Just not all

I realize that shifts of locale from earth to heaven and back again is the narrative and not in chronological order. ..and the major continuity is provided by the events symbolized in the seals,trumpets,and bowls. Constant use is made of symbols. I just dont want to admit that it is all symbolism

I interpret Revelation as a book that is for now a little obscure but something that will become clearer as time gos on. I wonder how many people laughed when they heard the elements of the earth were some day going to melt together..not funny anymore is it.
The tribulation will never the less be a period of salvation. An election out of Isreal will be redeemed 7:1-4 with an inumerable mutitude of Gentiles also. v:9 They are not of the Preisthood,the Church,to which they seem to stand somewhat in the relation of the Levites to the preists under the Mosaic Covenant. Isa.1:9 Rom11:5 Isreals unbeleif is the Gentiles opportunity.
Remnants..
*Ester*Mordecai*Ezekiel*Daniel*Shadrach*Meshach*Ab ed-negro[/list]There has been remnants of people all along . Why does the 12,000 from each tribe of Isreal bother you? It seems to always come up when talking about Revelation. This is my best thoughts and in no way are they perfect thats for sure
Thanks for listening to my rant
Its been a pleasure to read everyones responses and it really helps me to learn more when I talk about it with others. *\Conan/*
[This message has been edited by Conan (edited 09-07-2001).]