“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Matthew 24:36)
We must never speak to simple, excitable people about "the Day" without emphasizing again and again the utter impossibility of prediction. We must try to show them that that impossibility is an essential part of the doctrine. If you do not believe our Lord's words, why do you believe in His return at all? And if you do believe them, must you not put away from you, utterly and forever, any hope of dating that return?
-- C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) in The World's Last Night
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Monday, May 23, 2011
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Dave—I treasure these daily e-mails and think you have helped a lot of us more than you’ll ever know. It’s unbelievable how these ancient teachings are timeless and relevant to life today and forever…GOD BLESS YOU!
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