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There is a
fundamental tension between the “Remnant”
-- those who have been faithful to God, not those who merely go to
church -- and the world system. The
remnant hears the voice out of heaven (Jesus?) and comes out.
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It has been so since
Abraham; Lot was called out of
Sodom. At the rebellion of Korah
against Moses (Numbers 16:26-28) Moses told the people to step back (or get
fried). Jesus commands the same at the
abomination of Daniel (Matthew 24:15-16).
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The principle is
found here:
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(2 Cor 6:17
NIV) "Therefore come out from
them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will
receive you."
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Holiness. The idea is that of separation. The separation is not necessarily physical
(though in this instance it may well be a good idea!) but it certainly is
mental:
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(Rom 12:2 NIV) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be
able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect
will.
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{Side note: this passage is fertile ground for grand
conspiracy theorists; see Chuck Smith
on the subject}
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