Geri, the Greek just says "two" and the word "men" is added. Likewise with two "women" grinding; "women" is added. The Greek word is just "duo." Whew ... thank you, David, for quickly clearing that up in the Greek. I wasn’t looking forward to deeply studying that scenario any further. :wacko: Two men could refer to two brothers. Since homosexuality is an abomination in the eyes of God, it is unlikely that one would be taken up if this was being practiced and is indeed what the verse is referring to. You will be surprised though ... on another forum board I used to hang out on some members there considered the homosexual sin as just any ordinary sin and down played the abomination part. I’m leaning they have a love one in that lifestyle. It clearly says though in this passage those that continue to practice that lifestyle will not make heaven. I Corinthians 6:9-11 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. Or is it possible that a former homosexual can still struggle with that sin after getting saved? :feedback I interpret it as a common language usage, enveloping the whole. Two men includes all men. Each asleep some are taken, some are left behind! Geri7, no doubt ex- anybody being human will struggle with the sins of their past live. Temptations will always continue. As a wise man once taught, temptations are like birds flying in the air, sin is when we let them nest upon our heads. TR Certainly, I think it is still possible to struggle with all kinds of temptations of the flesh after salvation, as well as temptations of the spirit, such as pride or wrath. I saw this posted on the RITA facebook side. This is from a liberal atheist cartoonist ... oh the mockery ... pretty soon the world will get their wish ... and then regret it ... B-) Matthew 24:36-41 Who is taken? another view: Excellent, Regina! I had not seen that video, yet it expresses the issues very well. i'm so happy that for us being taken is a good thing! i can't wait :bye: :flyup:
