newb...

the bible does not give specifics on how to identify false prophets because in context that is an irrelevant question. it is irrelevant because it says that those "marked for christ" (aka saved) simply CANNOT be fooled, just as one cannot defy gravity of his/her own accord. it is more like a "spiritual law of nature." it just is. makie sense?

as far as my opinion on the second coming... i believe the bible is figurative. extremely valuable, but not literal. for me the book of revelation is not speaking of literal events but only symbolic of reoccuring patterns in human nature and history. it holds much truth and wisdom but is not talking about a literal antichrist, wrath judgements of god, etc..

that is why i think the christian society, generation after generation, always believe "these are the end times!" they believe this because they see signs that revelation talks about... that is because the signs are always there because it outlines patterns of human history. as we know history repeats itself over and over. that is because human nature is relatively unchanging, though expressions of it look different. greed, lust, hunger for power, compassion, love, hate, jealousy, honor, fight for justice, etc are universal and timeless. how all those things work together is very generally outlined. that is all. and it is not exact... it speaks of general truths but in and of itself it is not TRUTH. god is TRUTH (whatever form he/she/it actually is)...
hazetwostep Reviewed by hazetwostep on . The second coming I can't believe I haven't noticed the Spirituality forum. Anyways, I feel I need to write a huge disclaimer for this subject. I am an agnostic person who was brought up on the Bible. The reason I believe this will be a civil topic is because I am not here to try and convert anyone, and I don't expect anyone to try and convert anyone else. No one will be arguing in this thread (I hope) and what I'm asking you for is simply your view point, and why you believe it (with passages if you so Rating: 5