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Old 02-20-2008, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Contra_Mundum View Post
I think its also worthy of note that apparently, in all that "literalism" of the young man (and many more people beside)--

did anyone bother to note that the whole passage is expressed in the past tense?

So, what rule is being used to read Rev 12 as essentially "future"? Inquiring minds want to know...
hmmm...that's a good point! Thanks.
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A reoccurring thought:

Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.