Another passage that's stuck with me:

[underlankers]

People in this nation seem to be afflicted by the mental virus that afflicts the Church in every era, seizing on things that are and were the sign of the end times. 2,000 years ago, Christ's coming was believed in even more strongly than the most pre-trib Lahayite's imaginings today. Note the words: 2,000 years ago. Christ is not dependent on any

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[capheine]

Awesome entry. You really know your church history.

[martiancyclist]

"Trust ye not in princes, in the sons of men, in whom there is no salvation" -- Psalm 145

[xenaclone]

From a monarchy [UK]:

The King is dead, long live the king.

Don't like the ruler/president/ono you've got? There'll be a different one sooner or later.

XC

[revdav]

I agree with what you say, and I would also caution on how we treat those who do say that Christ is coming soon. Even those who set dates. No one knows when His return will be, even those who don't set dates. So logically speaking, They could be right in their date setting. At least until the day after their date. Then as Christians we should show pity and understanding love to our sincere brothers and sisters. The key is to be ready ourselves daily, in expectation of Christ return. If we are ready than it doen't matter when.

[paedraggaidin]

*applauds* Amen.