The Kingdom of Jesus
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The Kingdom of Jesus
So, when Jesus comes and reigns the earth what would we call his kingdom?
It seems to me that it could be described as an absolute monarchy that is theocratic in nature.
All the opposition will be murdered, so it proposes to bring about peace through war and murder.
All those who live will bow and call him the Christ. Doesn't sound like there will be a choice.
What are the laws going to be?
What will be the consequences for disobedience to the laws?
How will these laws be enforced?
Why is this something to look forward to?
It seems to me that it could be described as an absolute monarchy that is theocratic in nature.
All the opposition will be murdered, so it proposes to bring about peace through war and murder.
All those who live will bow and call him the Christ. Doesn't sound like there will be a choice.
What are the laws going to be?
What will be the consequences for disobedience to the laws?
How will these laws be enforced?
Why is this something to look forward to?
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Re: The Kingdom of Jesus
Mega-Zionjust me wrote:So, when Jesus comes and reigns the earth what would we call his kingdom?
This is exactly what it will be. The question I have is, will He be a puppet king, with HF holding the strings?It seems to me that it could be described as an absolute monarchy that is theocratic in nature.
You bet. Not a huge change from the historic practices of HF.All the opposition will be murdered, so it proposes to bring about peace through war and murder.
remember those folks in the Book of Mormon who found a way to secretly worship? That will be me. I will be mouthing the words to #187 God Loved us, so He sent His son, but I will be singing "God Loved us, so She sent Her Love.All those who live will bow and call him the Christ. Doesn't sound like there will be a choice.
wide and deep. But I think wine will be allowed and women's garment tops won't have sleeves. Celebrate! God, that will be nice.What are the laws going to be?
let's say you get caught praying to the "wrong" God. That means trouble for you! You will have to go to the temple quarry just outside Jameson, MO and chip rocks with a chisel and hammer for 3 years. Justin Beiber will be blasted over loud speakers to help dull the sound of chipping granite.What will be the consequences for disobedience to the laws?
I don't need to tell you Jesus will have an easy time recruiting Danites, do I?How will these laws be enforced?
Best question ever! I don't think it matters. It is part of HF's plan that's why it will happen.Why is this something to look forward to?
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Re: The Kingdom of Jesus
zeezrom wrote:Just Me wrote:All the opposition will be murdered, so it proposes to bring about peace through war and murder.
You bet. Not a huge change from the historic practices of HF.
I wonder if the true believers will be called on to do the dirty work. I'm glad I won't have to make that decision.
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I don't know … It's like an old John Wayne movie. There are white hats and there are black hats. The black hats always have to raise hell in the beginning and pay the price, with interest, in the end. The cowboy and the maiden then ride off into the sunset, and all is right with the world.
How many times have we cheered for the just revenge to come? How many times have the emotions of the climatic final scene, with the just and the good prevailing brought a tear to our eyes?
Good over Evil, right over wrong, final peace after so much turmoil.
Funny thing about Japanese culture … they love tragic/sad endings in their theater.
Not enough Christian influence I suppose.
How many times have we cheered for the just revenge to come? How many times have the emotions of the climatic final scene, with the just and the good prevailing brought a tear to our eyes?
Good over Evil, right over wrong, final peace after so much turmoil.
Funny thing about Japanese culture … they love tragic/sad endings in their theater.
Not enough Christian influence I suppose.
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Stormy Waters wrote:I wonder if the true believers will be called on to do the dirty work. I'm glad I won't have to make that decision.
Already a given ... "two shall turn away 10k" and there will be 144k of these "high priests"
Some quick math 144k*10k/2 = 720,000,000 potential dead from the 144k
Skip to 6:25 to see exactly how this works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4VyaXJZygM
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I reject the premise of the question, so if you're looking for an answer from me you won't find it.
You've reduced a huge theological debate, that has been waged for thousands of years, down to a few atheist buzzwords.
But, that's the way it is.
You've reduced a huge theological debate, that has been waged for thousands of years, down to a few atheist buzzwords.
But, that's the way it is.
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just me wrote:So, when Jesus comes and reigns the earth what would we call his kingdom?
Jesusville.
just me wrote:It seems to me that it could be described as an absolute monarchy that is theocratic in nature.
All the opposition will be murdered, so it proposes to bring about peace through war and murder.
All those who live will bow and call him the Christ. Doesn't sound like there will be a choice.
Gotta love free will, huh?
just me wrote:What are the laws going to be?
If you're eating the body of Christ, no more Wonderbread.
just me wrote:What will be the consequences for disobedience to the laws?
Crucifixion. If it's good for the goose...
just me wrote:How will these laws be enforced?
Crucifixion. It's good for the gander.
just me wrote:Why is this something to look forward to?
Live violence. We'll all be living a Quintin Tarantino movie. Good times.
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Hoops,
It's called boiling it down. Get all the hot steam out of the way.
It's called boiling it down. Get all the hot steam out of the way.
Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given... Zeus (1178 BC)
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Re: The Kingdom of Jesus
It will be the religious equivalent of a military junta brought about by a bloody coup. People will still have a choice but if they choose wrong, they die or get exiled. Nice.
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Drifting wrote:It will be the religious equivalent of a military junta brought about by a bloody coup. People will still have a choice but if they choose wrong, they die or get exiled. Nice.
Don't forget... Jesus loves you! (Right up until he offs your ass, that is...)
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