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I wish we could "get on with it" and discuss viewpoints of 
Revelation rather than stop and have to explain intentions... 

"Love hopeth all things."  It is a wonderful thing to "think the best"
when reading someone's post rather than read words between the lines
that are not there and feel the words that are there are insinuating
negative things.  It is a good rule to "hope for the best" and
think, "They must not mean that negative thought, but rather meant
nothing out of the way."

When we are quick to jump to the worst possible scenario imaginable
regarding intentions when reading a post, feelings arise.  But LOVE
hopeth all things.

Harrell01@aol.com wrote:

> I have one comment/concern about a separate list for prophecy and/or
> ministers ONLY!
> 
> I would enjoy reading about the prophecies if the contributors can STOP the
> arguing, and QUIT trying to interpret the whole book of Revelation at one
> time. Maybe if they would pick a verse and go back and forth on that one for
> a while (including references), and in the right spirit, then we could all
> enjoy it...

Brother, you are totally out of line bringing up something that was apologized
over and made right.  When we make things right, all involved, including 
observers must be christian enough to forget those things which 
are behind.  We must take a lesson from it all and remember that lesson,
but not bring up old dirt, and trust one another to have likewise
truly forgiven.

And who tried to interpret the whole book at once?  I, for one, have tried
to get it >started< by looking at chapter one in great detail.  Then
noticing the scope of the intention of the book surrounds the little 
sealed book in chapter 5, since 1:1 "themes" the rest of the book after it.  
And in doing so, perhaps mentioned a few tie-ins later in the book, just to 
base my thoughts and interpretations, but only to go back to the first
few chapters and continue through them.  This is only logical study tactics.
It helps people know where I am coming from. 

Since nobody else referred to overall views of Rev. I guess you must have 
referred to me.  So let me help you follow my reasoning as just explained.

> Another thing. Let's not minimize each other's understanding by claiming that
> "I got a revelation, so I know I'm right". God shows us different things in
> different ways. I feel as though I'm right on a lot of things, but I never
> know...

As pointed out in public forum here, nobody accused anybody of not knowing
truth because of any revelation one may feel they received.  That is
dishonest twisting.  As I have been stressing, keep the personal issues out
of the discussion.

> I may be totally off base on a lot of things. Everything coming
> through the airways is NOT a revelation from God...could be a result of too
> much beef stew or too much TV!!!

Watch your words.  That is to "minimize each other's understanding" and 
someone's feelings which is the very
thing you told everyone else not to do!!  And you are saying this about 
ministers??  Any respect here?

> the past couple of days. I would think wasn't a Holy Ghost filled list at
> all...and from MINISTERS??? That's uncalled for.

Watch it, brother.  I magnify my office. No man is better than another,
but since you mentioned this publicly, it must be addressed publicly.
Your words will belittle the man of God in the eyes of younger saints.
THAT is uncalled for.

-- 
In Christ,
Mike Blume
mfblume@ns.sympatico.ca
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/mfblume/mblume.htm