Re: 666

From: Jim West (jwest@Highland.Net)
Date: Thu Feb 11 1999 - 08:22:09 EST

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At 11:13 AM 2/11/99 -0600, you wrote:
>I don't understand the temptation to look for hidden messages. If they are
hidden,
>the the Lord did not intend on our finding them ("The secret things of the
Lord are
>His..."). I get a little squeamish when people need to find meanings in
Scripture
>other than the plain meanings of the text. If the letters of my name add
up to 666
>in Hebrew or Greek, then SO WHAT. But, obviously they don't. I think. I
>wonder???????

Well Bob, the author clearly says they DO! Please see Rev 13:18.

Best,

Jim

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Jim West, ThD
Quartz Hill School of Theology

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