Originally posted by Sparko
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John the Baptist was one fulfillment of Elijah, but Jesus spoke in the future tense when He said the next Elijah would restore all things. John the Baptist had already died. You and most other so called Christians are woefully ignorant as to the fact that Satan is the god of this world and his kingdom must be overthrown--from within and without--before the thief (Christ) can rob him (the devil) of his goods (us and the earth). In other words, we will have to prove our faith with deeds, something most so called Christians are terrified of doing, hence the so called.
The reason Christ spoke ambiguously or parabolically about the timing of His return is the same reason God speaks parabolically all throughout Scripture, to hide the fullness of the truth from sleepy eyed "disciples" who don't really care to seek it with all their minds, hearts and souls while revealing it to those who do. We are always to keep watch, but "when these things begin to take place, look up, for your redemption draws near."
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