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Left Behind: Last-Days Love Amid Evil - Dispensational (Romans 12:9-21)

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In Left Behind, Tribulation believers must practice Romans 12:9-21 under antichrist's regime—loving genuinely amid deception, blessing persecutors, overcoming escalating evil with persistent good. Dispensational theology sees this text as end-times essential: "Do not be overcome by evil"—evil intensifies in last days; believers must not be swallowed. "Leave vengeance to God"—especially important when divine judgment approaches. Love in the last days; bless under persecution; overcome Tribulation evil with faithful good.

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Scripture References

Romans 12:9-21

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