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Admin	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 16 Aug, 2021 01:40 PM the significance of the refiner’s fire and launderer’s soap in Malachi 3:2 Malachi 3:2, where the phrase refiner’s fire is used, has been a popular verse in Western society for centuries due to its use in Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah. The verse reads, “But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap.” Let’s take a look at the prophet’s similes. Malachi says that, when the Lord returns, no one will be able to stand before Him. The Lord’s holiness and judgment will be as a refiner’s blazing fire and as a fuller’s bleaching agent. The idea of “standing” before the Lord is associated with “withstanding” or “standing up to”; sinful human flesh will not have the strength, the right, or the desire to resist the Lord in His glory (cf. Psalm 76:7; Revelation 6:17). The two similes help clarify why no one will be able to stand in the Day of the Lord. First, Malachi 3:2 says the Messiah will be like a refiner’s fire, an allusion to the process of purifying metal. A refiner uses a fire to heat metal to a molten state; then he skims off the dross that floats to the top. The refiner’s fire is, of course, maintained at an extremely high temperature, and such a high degree of heat is the prophet’s picture of the testing people will face on Judgment Day. All judgment has been entrusted to the Son (John 5:22). Upon Christ’s return, the intense flame of God’s judgment will purify the earth, removing the dross of sin. Second, the Messiah will be like a launderer’s soap. This type of soap was caustic and quite effective in producing bright white clothing. The HCSB translates it as “cleansing lye.” When Christ returns, He will cleanse the world of all impurity. Every stain of sin will be scrubbed away. The account of Jesus’ transfiguration contains a reference to His purity, using language similar to Malachi’s: “He was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them” (Mark 9:2–3). The goal of Jesus will be to judge wickedness and purify His people: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness” (Malachi 3:3). Like the refiner’s fire, He will burn away the impurities of the priests. Like launderer’s soap, He will wash away their uncleanness (Deuteronomy 4:29; Isaiah 1:25; Jeremiah 6:29–30; Ezekiel 22:17–22; Zechariah 3:5). The priests in the millennial kingdom will then be able to offer sacrifices from a pure heart. The sacrifices in those days will be similar to those when the temple was first built: “The offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be acceptable to the LORD, as in days gone by, as in former years” (Malachi 3:4). The refiner’s fire and launderer’s soap indicate the holiness and burning judgment of the Messiah when He returns to reign in Jerusalem at His second coming. His purifying brightness and absolute holiness will affect those who serve Him, creating a cleansed temple and purified priesthood. “See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him” (Isaiah 40:10) Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 05:12 PM God is not against Churches. You cannot prove that He is , by the Bible. If you don't like church, don't attend any, or think it's not right. That's your CHOICE ! Stop spreading False accusations against the Churches. @Quiznos + Hugs What God doesn't like is False teaching ! Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 05:14 PM Your two heads together aren't better than One. Lol Post Reply
Quiznos View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 05:22 PM Moonie, The business called 'church' does not exist in the Word of GOD Almighty. Since the 'church' does not exist, then He is not responsible for that ORGANIZATION What Messiah is responsible for is His body of believers, which is in the Scriptures. Where in the Scripture will we find the 501C3 Tax exempt business called 'church'. Just one verse moon, just one verse. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 05:43 PM You don't read scripture when it's posted to you! The Church was established in Antioch. Read the whole book i of Acts. You probably have unbelief of it at well. God is not in your posting against Churches and christians. Which you do continuously on here. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 05:45 PM "You probably have unbelief of the book Acts as well! " Correction Post Reply
Quiznos View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 06:02 PM Moon, haha, the 501C3 Tax exempt business called 'church' was established where, Antioch, are you sure. You had bette read the book again, take your time readimg slowly, word for word. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 07:08 PM You are really deceived, you're postings show that ! Post Reply
Quiznos View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 17 Aug, 2021 07:38 PM Moon, the ones that are decieved are those as you are, defending a man made system that cannot be found anywhere in the Scripture. You continue to not post the Scriptures i asked concerning the evidence for the 501C3 Tax exempt business called 'church'. The reason is, that there is not one verse that shows such a system exists or is of GOD Almighty. Moon, walk on over into the NEW COVENANT, where the ELDERS(plural) have the oversight of the people,not by compulsion, nor for a paycheck, by with the love of Messiah, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Not in large buildings made by man, but in the houses of the people, or wherever they can meet to break bread. By the way, worship,rather WORTHSHIP, eminates from within the temple of the Holy Spirit,the individual believer, not within large buildings made by men, nor are there any band members. You really are decieved. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 18 Aug, 2021 11:24 AM I know you need spiritual enlightenment. I've already posted scripture ! God gave some pastors, evangelist, teachers , apostles. You choose to not Believe! That's your CHOICE. Unfortunately, it's the wrong one. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	🧼 🧹😉 when christ returns then the church will really get a clean up 💒 Posted : 18 Aug, 2021 11:29 AM What I do know is, You don't know the truth of the Word of God . You're way off track. Post Reply

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