1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. In the Jewish culture, the astronomical event, or idiom of the twinkling of an eye as defined through the Authors Jewish resources in Systematic Eschatology in brevity, is this: The twinkling of an eye starts when the sun visually touches the horizon on sunset, lasting until it disappears behind the horizon. John 16:13 The Holy Spirit will guide into all truth. 34-35 would be taken. The timing is NOT to be assumed simply because one prophetic passage is next to other prophetic passages in the same chapter, or connected chapters. The Latin, Coptic or Memphitic, and Armenian, which are of great value, contain it. 29 and 30 Jesus uses an analogy that is clearly understood. Watch ye therefore, and pray always Perhaps we should connect , continually, with , watch, as it appears to be the most natural order. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, The "falling away" in the Church (this detail is meaningful, because during the persecution of the Great Tribulation, there will be no moral compromise among Christians; under the horrendous persecution of this period, you either are, or are not a follower of Christthere will be no middle ground to "fall away" into). During the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, chariots and troops of soldiers in their armor were seen running about among the clouds, and surrounding of cities. The Codex Basilianus, in the Vatican, contains it. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY we can learn HIS timing of His prophecies. 20-24 For our 3 second friends and critics, Jesus says what will happen during a 3 year period of time, during the last half of Daniels 70th week, and just before the return of Christ (7th Trumpet, 7th Vial/Bowl, 3rd Woe). Daniel 12:4. 26 Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. His wife Samantha maintains this site as well as their missionary outreaches. This great work of God is leading us to the end of this age when Christ will return to rapture the Christians, and then set up His earthly kingdom for the Jews. He was using the vulture / carcass analogy to say that each group will gathered in the place where they belong. What do you gain? Luke 21:36 ESV. Could a limited Jesus who doesnt knowteach the exact timing and the events of Luke 21, AND tell us WHEN to look up, for when these things happen, our redemption draweth nigh? vss. Christ is not limited in Colossians 2:9, but is equal in all the fullness. The best way to view our articles and Q&A. Genesis 4:21 His brother was named Jubal; he was the father of all who play the lyre and the flute. It does not use the word rapture but it does use the word harpagsometha . e.'). . In Amos 3:7, God reveals that it is His long-established tradition, or method of operation, to reveal to the affected population what He is going to do prophetically before He does it. All we ask is that you evaluate our viewpoints on prophecy according to the three solid Biblical criteria that God has given to all of us, the three criteria we just listed above. It reflects back on the carrion birds eating the dead bodies of those who were judged (Matthew . As mentioned, we read in the Bible that only 50% of Believers (the overcoming Believers) are raptured, because they were aware of what to watch for, not corrupted, not lost in the blinded Laodicean Church, but praying and watching, at the right time, as Jesus instructed, etc. In this we find a good example of how to properly determine the timing of different prophetic passages. 24:13, 22) and, as Tribulation survivors, stand before Christ as "sheep" (Mat. Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: Chapter 21 starts with who and where we are as believers, and where we need to seek to be, as we learn from Jesus about the End. Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. At Revelation 6:9, Jesus goes back in time to the beginning of the Tribulation, and tells us about the persecution that will be happening before (in time) the completion of all the events described in Revelation 6:1-8. Luke 21:36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. And our door is always open to hear, to teach, to learn, to minister, and to be ministered toto the glory of Christ. Jack Kelley published over 9,000 Bible Study resources here from 1999, until the Lord called him home in the fall of 2015. It distorts the nature of Bible prophecy, by suggesting that prophecy only involves the KNOWLEDGE portion, and completely ignores the PERFORMANCE portion. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. So, the descriptions of the earthly catastrophes, persecutions, and the armies surrounding Jerusalem to destroy it, refer particularly to the destruction of the Temple, which represents the destruction of the world. In preparing to follow Jesus voice in Luke 21 about the End, lets remind ourselves of how perfect and glorious Jesus is as God in the flesh. THE RAPTURE, A SECRET UNTIL JESUS CHRIST REVEALED IT TO PAUL Attempting to argue against those who say Jesus never preached about the Rapture, people will take Jesus' words in Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-36 about individuals being taken away, and make them apply to people being taken to heaven in the Rapture. What do you gain? LUKE 21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains Again, there is exegetical evidence, but again, we are not 'arguing' the case, merely presenting a pre Tribulational view. Remember, at the time this was written, the air represented the first heaven. 2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. God always gives a warning or a heads up; a prophecy is never fulfilled completely out of the blue. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. We ask you to follow the guidelines and standards called for in the Bibleand then simply hold us to those standards. vss. And to discredit it, simply and only because it does not appear in that one single Codex of Alexandria, is most unreasonable and unjust to the weight of authority for its retention. (This is also a powerful underscoring of the truth that all prophecy must be fulfilled). While Satan has beaten up Pastors and congregations with gross errors being taught in this areado we throw the baby out with the bath water? First, the Gospel message of Salvation is the most important decision that a non-believer can make. Then, in Revelation 12-16 it starts over again from the viewpoint of being on earth. No, Luke 21:36 is a warning that we should continue to pray, be vigilant about turning away from sin, and try to remain holy. 33 Link to the free book on our website: The Jewish day begins and ends, sunset to sunset. Knowing the angle of the sun related to your position on the earth, we can approximate the time in minutes using 2/cos (a), as long as you're not too near the poles. The Day of the Lord. Link to the free book on our website: His Center Recommended Links. And as you read them, consider this issue: limiting the Savior, Jesus Christ. 11 A critical problem for the posttribulational rapture view is its inability to explain the Sheep and Goat Judgment of Matthew Mat. It says, There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. So God makes a way of escape so that we are able to bear what we are going through. Like with the "rapture timing question" (i.e., . Our salvation is more than a prophetic promise that we will be in Heaven with God foreverbecause a mere promise can be modified, changed, or broken. Jesus now sums it up with verse 28, which is the calling for us to know what to watch for related to the timing of the rapture (caught up)that takes place before Luke 21:10, and after a period of time that follows Luke 21:7-9. What is the definition of, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye? Watch for the signs Jesus told us to watch for in Luke 21 and many other verses (Timeline Chart and video). For a more detailed explanation on the importance of how and why Jesus uses the term before in Luke 21:12and how this is similar to how Jesus revealed Tribulation events to John in the book of Revelationwe expound on Jesus usage of the before at the very end of this article.**. It is highly improbable that the last trump, refers to anything in the gospels either, being that most date the Gospels at later than 50 A.D. Jesus is the Speaker through all Old and New Testament prophecy. One purpose of the rapture is to give relief from the suffering and persecution after 7 years not to escape the suffering and persecution before it happens. Christians worry unnecessarily of losing their salvation. The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age. My concern is that some in the church are getting there hopes up that they will not have to endure any tribulation. Just because Daniel chapter 12 follows chapter 11 in the text, does NOT necessarily mean that the time of fulfillment of Daniel 12s prophecies are after the time of fulfillment in Daniel 11s prophecies. You can also download them to your computer, phone, or tablet. We are left with one possibility. Grace thru Faith is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Conclusion From Beware the Pseudo-Rapture Doctrine 4. It's a hope to not give up, to keep following Jesus even when things get tough. Man's Wrath to God. for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. The destruction of the Temple did occur in 70 A.D. That is an historical fact. Ignoring Jesus teaching, causes us to believe a liewhich is I need to be ready at ALL times for the Rapture.. 17 And ye shall be hated of (by) all men for my name's sake. I don't spend time trying to discern when or if Christ is going to return soon. These things take place after. Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple. The rapture wasn't about to happen, but the destruction of Jerusalem, of which He had just spoken, was ( Luke 21:12-24 ). Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. *IT IS KNOWN AS THE WRATH OF GOD. It carries over into a hangover that causes us to miss the total beauty of our Gospel salvation. The evidences from the context, also argue powerfully for a construction which necessarily embraces it, whether expressed or not: We regard it as indubitably genuine.. The Time of Jacob's Trouble (The Great Tribulation) The answer is no! When Jesus says He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8 & 11, 21:6 & 13)He has already created everything throughout timebecause HE IS NOT LIMITED! Speaking to a Jewish Audience. LUKE 21:36. It's the term "harpazo" in Greek and "rapio" in Latin. In Luke 4:18-21 (vs 19), Jesus read from a prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2 (vs 2a). Then based on that, decide if you should include us as one of your resources with which you understand Bible prophecy. Does the account of the Flood align with a rapture viewpoint? Matthew 24:30, Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. God always gives a warning or a heads up; a prophecy is never fulfilled completely out of the blue. After all, Jesus just gave information necessary to know when the end is near, and warned us that being caught up in indulgences, drunkenness and cares of this lifeindicates we have not been studying the signs Jesus told us about, and to watch for. We will add the following: The time period ranges pending our location on the earth on any given day. Most Churches definitions are an instant or a flash of time like the flash of a camera. We must understand the timing of different prophecies by looking at the details in the passages, comparing them to other related prophetic passages, and making sure nothing contradicts any other part of Scripture, as mentioned. Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. Colossians 2:9, For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. The only Entity who knew this prophetic truth before it was given to us, was Jesus Himself. The rapture, often referred to as God graciously removing Overcomers from the trials/cleansing/judgements on the earth, is also seen in the account of the flood. And then follow the Holy Spirits leading. Thanks for the reply Scott. Pray for the Holy Spirit to teach the truth and show what is to come. However, in the Lord's return to the earth, it is the lost who are taken outjust the opposite of what happens in the rapture of the Church. sudden, unawares. This is why we point out that in order to understand the timing of a prophecy, we cannot assume anything from our normal guidelines of reading. Read this short chapter of 1 Corinthians 12 in the NKJV as a refresher. Revelation 20:1-5, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Ezekiel 11:20 and Zechariah 14:8-11. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. One of the more creative defenses I have seen against the pre-trib rapture (or the rapture in general) is that Luke 21:36 does not mean "escape" as we would think of it: Luke 21:36 KJV - Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. They do not follow how humans write stories/books/messages. The 50% that are not raptured have a very important role during the End Times and afterwards, as they will be instrumental in fulfilling Scriptural prophecy before and during the 1000 year reign of Christ on earth. The pattern of Jesus description of the Tribulation in Revelation 6 is exactly the same as in His description of it in Luke 21! This extraordinary incident was recorded by Josephus and Tacitus who lived during that period. Please tell me what this verse means Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. Again and again I see this verse associated with the Rapture but then that would imply if I dont live a godly life I could be passed by, right? We are not destined for wrath. 10 Then He said unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. Jesus said these things in 32 AD. Rather than adjust Gods words, we should instead, adjust how WE READ His prophetic words. Marriage and the resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40)Next a group of Sadducees came to Jesus with a question. 3 "Truly I tell you," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. Jesus said these things in 32 AD. When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. Or the idea that Jesus deity was fully perfect? And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting (indulgences), and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. So, Jesuss words in Luke 21:36 about escaping all these things, could really be a strong reference to this. When to look up, for our redemption draweth nigh. 9 Luke Seventeen. Amos 3:7 further argues against the idea of an any moment Rapture. The Ark went up during the judgements, and then came back down to earth at the conclusion of the trial/cleansing. In this post I will address the other standard proof text for the rapture in popular eschatology, namely Matthew 24:37-41 (along with its parallel in Luke 17:35-37). They believe that this passage is saying that we could escape all of the tribulations spoken of earlier on in Luke 21, which would mean that Luke 21:36 is a reference to a pre-trib rapture. Likewise, why do we allow this heresy to immigrate into our faith? In verse 26, Jesus resembled the days of Noah with His second coming: "And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. At the last trump: Systematic Eschatology page 32 First off, 1 Corinthians was written in 52-53 A.D. and therefore, cannot be referring to any of the trumpets of Revelation, since Revelation would not be written for another 40 years. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. There is no judgment, no punishment, and it will be a glorious day for all believers. Browse, sort & search all Bible Study resources. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.. We, therefore, must take up our cross daily (die to our bias/selfishness/pride), to see how the Holy Spirit will guide into all truthand show us things to come! Read full chapter. If you dont think Jesus knows the time of the Rapture because of Mark 13:32 and what you have been taught about that verse, read this short article and the shorter follow up article at the bottom of it. Again, according to God's definition, if anyone wishes to perform Bible prophecy, they must be able to speak it (prediction) AND perform it (creation). No! ALL things that the Father has are mine (Jesus). Luke 21:36New International Version. For instance, the creation in Genesis 1 is repeated without a clear timeline in Genesis 2. Both Luke 21 and Revelation 6-7 are a prophetic description of the Great Tribulation. THIS group in heaven sings the song of the redeemed, and identify these redeemed as us themselves! 12:11 tells us, ButtheSpirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.. The short answer is that this is how prophecy has been written in the Bible. If I need help understanding prophecy, how do I know it is people like His Center that I should be going to for assistance?. If one denies that Matthew 24:36-25:30 pertains to the rapture, an enormous problem results, since Matthew 24:36-25:30 contains the only explicit biblical support for imminency. Jesus tells us the Holy Spirit will guide us into ALL truth and show us things to comehow? For example, we might say that someone is giving a speech before Congress, meaning that the speaker is in front of, or in a primary position, before Congress. Mark 13:32, "No One Except The Father Knows? This doesnt make senseunlessitem c. below. The second phrase in Isaiah 61:2b, the day of vengeance of our God; is not going to be fulfilled until the End. ALL things were made by Jesus, and without Jesus, nothing was made. Tribulation-believers are enjoined to stay spiritually alert during those terrible daysto "endure," so as to be physically "saved" (Mat. It is true that when the rapture occurs there will be a separation of believers from unbelievers when we are snatched away from planet earth. The word of God is to be included as part of those spiritual things.. Understand 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 NKJV Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. Psalm 22:15-18 speaks of Jesus when He would be on the cross; Psalm 22:27-29 takes us to the End and on into the Millennium. In Luke 17:36 Jesus gave a prophecy that one day two men will be standing in a field. When Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened", He is speaking of the rapture in the previous passage (Matt 24:29-31) and the fact that the "WWII generation" will not pass away until it happens. 1 Cor. We know the vss related to, He comes like a thief in the night etc., but can such verses contradict Luke 21 and what Jesus just taught us? 40 years, wandered in the wilderness, Joshua 5:6. vs. 33 Jesus tells us that heaven and earth shall pass away: but His words shall never pass away. It occurs in the context of the judgments at the second coming not the rapture of the church. Look, when I believe Jesus was ignorant of the day and hour, it subjects me to the above five charges of wrongdoing. Because if we limit prophecy to only knowing about the futurethen we ignore and disregard God's infinite and unique ability to speak the future into existence. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed (surrounded) with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Where is your faith? These are events that will take place after the Second Coming of Christ. [2] 15) Jesus was talking about the Tribulation Period when He said, "Pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass" (Luke 21:36). The disciples asked where these individuals in vv. 4 In him (Jesus) was life; and the life (Jesus) was the light of men. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, The China War and the Third Temple Excerpt. So, God gives each Christian the ability to bless others with their specific giftlogically, God also gives some, the ability to understand His prophetic Word, blessing others. Abomination of desolation. Only the World and Satan are constrained by time. 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! 25:31-40) ready to enter the . The point being, this was a message for Jews in pre Tribulation days (for Jews in future times.) 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Any doctrine that brings Jesus' prophetic ability down toward our human level (i.e. James warns that after the saints pass through a door into heaven, they will come before the Judgment Seat of Christ (James 5:8-9). 3 And He said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury (poverty) hath cast in all the living (everything) that she had. Our danger is, lest the day of death and of judgment should come upon us when we are not prepared.
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