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I have tried to contact everyone i know who has done me wrongly and forgive them. Some of them however, i can't contact because i don't know how. Does God still forgive my sins because i have forgiven? Also, how will christians survive the end times. I am afraid i will be forced to take the mark of the beast or die. I don't know what to do. I've had many sleepless nights.
Hi Carly,
God responds to our heart.
While it is good and important to contact people, to make restitution and ask for forgiveness, God knows your heart. If you are sincere He has already forgiven you.
As for your second question...
There is a fair amount of diversity in Christian teaching regarding the End Times. If you would like I can summarize the main views for you however this reply will reflect my own beliefs.
I do not believe the Rapture is a scriptural doctrine (many modern Protestant Christians do, many do not, most Catholic and Orthodox Christians do not).
I too am convinced that we are living in the "Last days" just prior to the appearance of the Beast (Anti-Christ).
I am also convinced that it will be impossible for the Globalists to force anyone to accept the Mark of the Beast (whatever that turns out to be -- an implant, a tattoo etc). If you refuse to accept the Mark you will not receive it. I fully expect taking the Mark to include a loyalty oath to the ruler and his New World Order. If you refuse to take that oath I am as certain as I can be that you will not receive the Mark.
!!!DO NOT ACCEPT THE MARK NO MATTER WHAT!!!
Understand that for everyone who has ever been born death is certain.
At most accepting the Mark will only grant a few additional months of life, but at what cost?
The prophet says that those who refuse to accept the Mark will not be able to buy nor sell and that many of them will be put to death. That is a possibility we must accept.
Some things are more important than life.
Keep your heart right with God and....
Having done all you can to stand... STAND!
If you would like more information on the End Times feel free to write back. Please include your age as it will help me know how to proceed.
Maranatha (The Lord is Coming!)
~ John of AllFaith
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Answers by Expert:
John of AllFaith
Expertise
Baptists hold certain unique understandings as well as the "fundamentals of the faith" held by most other denominations. Harmonious with the essential Baptist doctrine known as the Priesthood of all Believers, some Baptists are very conservative (such as Jerry Falwell and Fred Phelps) while others are quite liberal (such as Jesse Jackson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr). For help understanding Baptist and other biblical issues, drop me a line. I can also shed light on questions that are often considered "sensitive." Ask me anything and I'll do my best to share what I know.
Experience
I have a lot of experience in this area. I've studied the Holy Scriptures for over 40 years. I hold a Missionary Baptist ordination as well as one from Calvary Chapel. I was a missionary in Central America for a while, an avid street minister and have preached in many churches, on the radio and so on. I also have an MA Religious Studies from JFK University as well as other pieces of paper. The only ordination that really matters comes from God of course.
While I am no longer a Baptist I can answer any question anyone is likely to have from a Baptist perspective.
My personal beliefs are now more accurately described as Messianic or Noahide Nazarene. If you are interested in this perspective just ask.
Organizations
My current beliefs are best described as Noahide Nazarene. These beliefs can be considered at my web site: http://allfaith.com/Religions/Noahide
Education/Credentials
Education/Credentials
Three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 41 plus years of sincere seeking and 13 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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