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Revelation 12 heavenly sign on 23 September 2017
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The Centurion Cornelius
In Acts 10 it states:
1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. (NIV)
My understanding is that Roman soldiers of this period (Augustus through to Septimus Severus [193-211 CE]) were prohibited from marrying [“The men serving in the army, since they could not legally have wives, were granted the privileges of married men.” Cassius Dio 60.24.3]
This raises the question who are the οἴκῳ of verse 2? Are these an illicit family, thus raising questions of “devout and God-fearing;” or are they merely servants and retainers? If the former does indicate that since such non-married living and family arrangements were unofficially sanctioned by Rome, that Cornelius’ situation was an application of Acts 17:30 being in play, that his ignorance was overlooked until his repentance?
Russell A. Morris
Once again the sensationalists have had a party and the gullibles have been misled! Sad indeed!
Varnel Watson
Seems like you are still here too. Rapture ready?
Johnny Martin
YOU CAN HAVE AND SEE ALL THE SIGNS IN THE WORLD AND HEAVENS AND STILL MISS THE RAPTURE, OR WHEN JESUS COMES FOR THE CHURCH, BECAUSE YOU WHERE NOT FOCUSED ON JESUS, NOT GETTING SAVED, BORN AGAIN.
Varnel Watson
Well, when it’s true it’s true. It’s true we are still here..
Jim Curtis
Well folks it’s 25 September 2017! Matthew 24:36-39 [KJV] is still telling us the truth! There was no Spiritual Gathering/Resurrection on 23 September 2017 at 7:49!
Varnel Watson
Stan Wayne have you left us again brother ??? Street Preacherz is here
Street Preacherz
On a different revelation right now.
Jim Price
One will sting you and the other will deceive you if you let it.
Street Preacherz
They were mocking Jesus last night. And the Christian’s for this very reason. It was awful. I think they were trying to hurt me. I prayed for them as all I could think of was their torment in this life and the next.