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Originally Posted by Dave
Nell
Thanks for responding in a good way. I realize we keep saying if what he/she says is consistent with the Bible but everyone quotes scriptures and there is a lot more to it than just being "consistent with the Bible" although that is a beginning. ...
Your question, how would I expect a warning from God? That is a great question! A huge comet detected coming straight at the earth to hit us in 40 days. Numerous significant earthquakes shaking the foundation of the earth creating unparalleled tsunamis. Thousands of sightings of Jesus throughout the world warning us of impending disaster (of course, in this day and age one interview with Jesus descending down from the heavens might do it since the entire world would see it). I don’t think God does things in a small way. He didn’t in the OT and He was dealing with a very small population in the days of Noah compared to what we have today. Thousands of people compared to billions today and look at the billions in China and India who are all unbelievers. Despite significant efforts by Christians in South America etc Christians are not making a lot of progress. The longer He waits the more non-Christians there will be in the world. I know there are verses that essentially say, "Surprise, Surprise it is the end of the world and I am setting up a new kingdom" and "you didn't make it" but there are also verses that indicate otherwise...that there will be calamity prior to setting up the new kingdom.
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Hi Dave,
Actually, my question was "If God wanted to warn you about something, anything, how would He do it?"
I certainly wouldn't rule out comets, earthquakes, etc., (I did say 'anything') but I had something less catastrophic in mind.
For example, years ago one of my good friends talked to me about a problem she was having. She couldn't decide whether or not it was OK to sleep with her boyfriend. I told her "Some questions you don't have to ask. What does the Bible say?" I didn't need to, or have to, tell her what to do. The Bible speaks for itself. So, God's Word delivered a message to my friend. Perhaps a warning.
So, in that context, God speaks to us through His Word with many messages, which include encouragement, comfort, rebuke, and warnings, to name a few.
When I was in the LC had the experience of hearing a message from someone other than WL, et al, and rejecting it out of hand because it wasn't from the "oracle". It was a good message, but I was taught only to listen to the big "O". Like a dope, I did it.
There are unlikely sources that the Lord may send to speak a message of warning to us. One of my all-time favorites is Baalam's ass. Numbers 22:21-39 tells the story. On this thread, JCahn's rep is worse than that of Baalam's ass. However, if God can use BA to send a messenge, He can also use JCahn. Forget JCahn, but pay attention to the message. File it away. Pray for wisdom and guidance. I'm sure you're doing that anyway.
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Originally Posted by Dave
I have to agree with awareness on this issue, Cahn is in it for the money. ... BTW---this is just my opinion!
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How do you know JCahn is in it for the money? How does Awareness know? (Really. How "aware" is Awareness?) On what do you base your opinion? Have you researched it? I have. I haven't found anything stating what he does with the proceeds of his book sales yet. Before forming an opinion, and before accusing a brother, there are ways to find out the facts of the matter.
Nell