So, when so many people say that Jesus does not know the day and hour, Biblically speaking, they are not only lessening Jesus' knowledgethey are also lessening Jesus' ability as Creator. 9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by (but the end will not come immediately). John 16:13 The Holy Spirit will guide into all truth. Answer (1 of 2): He doesnt the word rapture isnt in the bible. THAT is your standard, for deciding which way you will believe on this issue. Jesus doesn't know the day and hour) should automatically be seen as suspect, and wrong. Almost all newer or modern Bibles have the word them in place of us, in Revelation 5:9. 26 Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. Re: Luke 21:36. There is not the slightest indication that the event in Luke 17:36 is secret. The Day of the Lord. 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. Read the Timeline article to learn why it is over 3.5 years (meat and potatoes, not milk and cookies friends and critics). So, Jesuss words in Luke 21:36 about escaping all these things, could really be a strong reference to this. The shortest time is 2 minutes near the equator. 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. 3 All things were made by him (Jesus); and without him (Jesus) was not any thing made that was made. That means Jesus knew the day and hour of His return. 11 A critical problem for the posttribulational rapture view is its inability to explain the Sheep and Goat Judgment of Matthew Mat. We as humans are limited by time. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.Amos 3:7 further argues against the idea of an any moment Rapture. At HisCenter.com, the four of us have been given the gift of UNDERSTANDING Bible Prophecy. Based on the text, Teachers/Pastors should seek council from those with the gift of understanding Prophecy, to help prevent errors in their teachings to the Church, thus glorifying Christ to the fullest! Luke 21:36 ESV. (John 14:6). Thus, Jesus didnt include 2b, otherwise He couldnt say Luke 4:21. 25-27, Jesus describes for us, what will happen just before His return and then during His return with power and great glory. fill in more details. It tears away at Jesus' unique ability to be the Creator of ALL things, including all prophetic things (John 1:1-3). Colossians 2:9 says that all the fullness of the Godhead was in Jesus, bodily. There are other prophecies in the Bible where this type of thing happens: There is at least 2,000 years between the time of fulfillment for Micah 5:2 and 5:3. 25:31-46. 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! 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). This seems to be confirmed in Luke 21:36 where Jesus gives advice to pray always to be counted worthy to escape these coming horrors and to stand before the Son of Man. 36 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. The Timeline Chart gives more vss showing the differences and adding even more clarity. 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. We each have our Spiritual gifts. These things must take place before. It distorts the nature of Bible prophecy, by suggesting that prophecy only involves the KNOWLEDGE portion, and completely ignores the PERFORMANCE portion. In the Arctic Circles, the twinkling of an eye can last over a dayor not at all. 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. He is the author of all the teachings here, and all materials are available free of charge! 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. Right! Unbelievers will be put away, taken off the planet. 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. Speaking to a Gentile Audience. Luke 17 provides further powerful proof of the order of gatherings, as if the harmony of several passages so far were not enough. A The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word "about". God always gives a warning or a heads up; a prophecy is never fulfilled completely out of the blue. 126. And our faith suffers as a result. There are several Biblical reasons with verses as to why they are not raptured, but the focus here will be that they are not adhering to Luke 21 and the Importance of Watching, and what to watch for! After understanding Luke 21, who is willing to limit Jesus? Use the Contact Us button on our website: Or use Private Messenger through Facebook: Mark 13:32, "No One Except The Father Knows? 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. Here is where an accurate definition takes away the any moment error as related to the rapture (though Jesus has already done that with His Word above, as well). 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Amen! Download our eBooks to read on your computers, phone, tablet, or eReader. Life in the age to come is not a continuation of present earthly life, but is a different kind of life altogether (Luke 20:34-36; cf. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. The results of said apathy and pride, limit THE Savior, Jesus Christ. There was no promise that they would be removed from harms way before the Roman armies came as there is for us at the end of the age. 37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. Likewise, why do we allow this heresy to immigrate into our faith? For instance, the creation in Genesis 1 is repeated without a clear timeline in Genesis 2. Believers will be received to Him and will enter the Kingdom. As always, Geronimo Stilton's adventures are amusing and exciting for younger readers. And no human will be swept away up into the clouds to safety. This vs is saying that the dead in Christ will be raised first, just like 1 Cor. And so do all other MSS. Yes, God is gracious, and ultimately we as believers are no longer under condemnation, as Romans 8:1 says. His wife Samantha maintains this site as well as their missionary outreaches. These things take place after. Even if you are a preterist, and date Revelation to late 62 A.D. it was still ten years later. No! 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 is also difficult to escape something that you are not in. , these nearer events, which are about to befall the city, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. LUKE 21:36. We ask you to follow the guidelines and standards called for in the Bibleand then simply hold us to those standards. The true church, the "born again" believers that make up the body of Christ, is spiritually awake and will have the strength (worthiness) to escape all these things that are going to take place. Do not evaluate those views by the credentials you haveor by the credentials we have. You will not find the word "rapture" in the Bible. The proof for this comes in 2 Thessalonians where Paul specifically applies to the church and says this, "you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. It is a result of our salvation that we go up in the rapture, which is the way of escape. Or is this verse associated with the second coming? We must be prepared to go with him! 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). We are left with one possibility. 21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto (into her). 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. After understanding Luke 21, who is willing to limit Jesus? In the King James Version, in 5:9, we read, "And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed US to God by thy blood" The redeemed say this just before the first seal is opened, so that the Tribulation can begin. 33 Link to the free book on our website: The Jewish day begins and ends, sunset to sunset. Jesus shows us right here that there can be a gap of even 2,000 years that separates the first phrase from the second phrase within a single prophetic sentence. Doesnt Luke 21:36 Tell Us We Are Not Going to Go Through the Tribulation? 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! Which is how Jesus can tell us WHEN to. The rapture describes the snatching away of the church (Christians). What do you gain? Revelation 12, for us, is a key argument for the Rapture because of the detail of the "short time" that Satan has when the man child is caught up to heaven. 24:13, 22) and, as Tribulation survivors, stand before Christ as "sheep" (Mat. Jesus warns us in vs. 36 to watchwatch what? vs. 8 Jesus said, dont be deceived! This is just a poor book and does not teach anythin Jesus' second coming, referred to in Luke 21, will occur after the Rapture and at the end of the seven-year tribulation on this Earth. Luke 21:36 says, "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." The instructions to watch and pray refer to us checking ourselves and making sure that we are ready. Revelation 19:17-18 and Ezekiel 39:17-19 each describe a scene where birds will . Any doctrine that brings Jesus' prophetic ability down toward our human level (i.e. Jesus said, WATCH, PRAY that ye may be accounted worthy to escape. 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.. Obviously, only God can do this. *THE BACKGROUND OF THE TEXT IS THE TIME OF TRIBULATION. 5 And the light (Jesus) shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. But now, after reading Luke 17:37, my rapture theory disappeared! Where is your faith? On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. The church will be safely whisked away and stand before the Son of Man while chaos and terrors . vs. 31 Jesus just told us what we should not be deceived by, and then what to watch for demonstrating the rapture is near (How can Jesus not know what He is teaching?). The short answer is that this is how prophecy has been written in the Bible. It refers to the judgment of the Noahic flood where the unbelievers were taken in judgment and the 8 souls were kept safe and dry in the ark (1 Peter 3:20). Christians worry unnecessarily of losing their salvation. Both Luke 21 and Revelation 6-7 have the same miraculous fingerprints of authorship on themand those fingerprints belong to the One who was fully God-in-the-fleshJesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. These are events that will take place after the Second Coming of Christ. Luke 21:7-36 New King James Version The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age 7 So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? The event Jesus is describing is the Rapture, here also associated with the opening of a door. The more of HIS truth we know, the greater our peace, and our burden to share His Salvation message and prophetic truth with others, so they can be ready. 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. At that time, Jesus will return with great power to. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. While we live in a world of 3 second attention spans, we must ask the reader to decide to do homework to learn the answer to the when question with certainty. Colossians 2:9, For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. What separates Jesus from us, in terms of prophecy, is not just the fact that He KNOWS the future as God; it's also the fact that Jesus is able to FULFILL those prophecies and make them happen! This command is given to all Christ's disciples, Take heed to yourselves, that ye be not overpowered by temptations, nor betrayed by your own corruptions. Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, The China War and the Third Temple Excerpt. In 1 Corinthians 12, God tells the Church that the Holy Spirit gives each believer a prominent Spiritual gift. The same thing happens in Revelation 6. St. Peter Institute for Scripture and Evangelization. for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. The second coming of Jesus will be sudden, unexpected and unmistakable, like lightning flashing across the sky (Matthew 24:23-51, Mark 13:21-23, 13:32-37 Luke 17:20-37). What are the deceptions? Many saying, I am Christ; and the time is near (. Are our friends and critics excited about looking Jesus in the eyes and being accountable to HIM for the heart attitude of saying, Jesus, YOU did not know! which is the result of an error in each Christians understanding of Gods Word, that too many chose NOT to investigate? vss. Luke 21:36 says, 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. The instructions to watch and pray refer to us checking ourselves and making sure that we are ready. 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. Most Churches definitions are an instant or a flash of time like the flash of a camera. However, thats a contradiction of scripture because other scriptures tell us that the first resurrection doesnt happen until the end of the Great Tribulation period, so the question then is, what does this mean in Luke when it says that pray ye therefore that you would be counted worthy to escape these things and to stand before the Son of Man? Is prophecy nothing more than knowing about the future? Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. More fascinating is that Revelation 6-7, in its description of the Great Tribulation, also reflects the spirit of Jesus use of the word before (in terms of importance) in Luke 21. This is clear prophetic and textual evidence of the Rapture happening before the Tribulation begins. To be accounted WORTHY to ESCAPE all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Daniel 12:4. Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: vss. 30; Luke 21:25-27), and consequently also deny the promise of the rapture as an escape for true believers from the coming tribulation (Luke 21:36; 1 Thess. Jesus is credited in John 1:1-3 as being the Creator of all things ("Without Him was not anything made that was made"). By itself, this might not mean that the two people were men, for Greek (as in most languages) can use male words and pronouns to refer generically to "people" whether they are male or female. How does this belief benefit any believer in Christwho died for our sins? Amos 3:7 further argues against the idea of an any moment Rapture. According to the law of Moses, if a man died childless, his brother was to have a temporary marital relationship with the widow for the purpose of producing an heir (Deuteronomy 25:5-6). In verse 6 the Lord Jesus plainly states that the Temple then standing would be destroyed. and versions. It's a hope to not give up, to keep following Jesus even when things get tough. . And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Is the end result of our statements, bringing the fullest glorification of Jesus, that is possible? By Irvin Baxter QUESTION: Mary from Texas had a question about Luke 21:36 where it says, "I watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man." Do some people think this is speaking of the rapture? During the rapture, Overcomers are Caught Up, and then come back down to earth with Jesus at His Second Coming/Return of Christ after the trials/cleansing. "I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). 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. 8 And He said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. Luke 14:19 "And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me. At Jesus' second coming, He brings the Saints (us) with Him and comes to the Mt. 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. Stay with us briefly for the foundation, before the meat and potatoes. "Do not be caught off-guard by the fear-filled tides of history," Jesus warned. There are other verses and passages we believe bring out the Rapture as well. However, Jesus mentions escaping all of the tribulations, not simply a singular destruction of the Temple. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of . 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. The Rapture is described primarily in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. Rapture is the reason for believers to stay alert! The four verses above really require the reader to understand John 16:13-15. Christ is not limited in Colossians 2:9, but is equal in all the fullness. This vs. does NOT teach an any moment return of Christ during Pauls day, the writer of 1 Thessalonianswe trust the Holy Spirit has helped to clear this up as shared several times in this article. He was using the vulture / carcass analogy to say that each group will gathered in the place where they belong. NOTE: Contrary to many views, no endtime prophecies are yet being fulfilled. Jesus said these things in 32 AD. 7And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? To understand what God meant by escape lets take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:13. The first question, referring to the destruction of the temple, is answered in Luke 21:20-24 by a prophecy which was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Read full chapter. The only thing you might compare it to is The dead in Christ rise first the Saints and meet him in the sky to help fight the worlds armies this is not you and it is not me . And, you dont have to rely on us to do that for you. Just like Jesus paid it all in suffering for our sinsJesus also knows it all when it comes to the time of the Rapture. The one example given above is very clear because Jesus openly shows us how this works, in a way we can all see. From the 10 Virgins parable (10 Virgins makes them all Christians), only half were prepared/taken. vs. 32 UNDERSTAND that, from the timing of Luke 21:7-9, . The best way to view our articles and Q&A. Jesus is the Speaker through all Old and New Testament prophecy. Instead of being in the middle of an earthquake, maybe he finds shelter quickly or is in the next town over. First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. 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. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. This doesnt make senseunlessitem c. below. In fact, the exact same thing happens between Revelation chapter 11 and chapter 12even the numbers of the chapters are the same (as Daniel 11&12)! To believe that the Rapture can happen at any time, and could possibly happen out-of-the-blue, with no connection to surrounding events and with no advance notice at all from Godsuch a view of the Rapture goes directly against the spirit of Amos 3:7. But first, three things to cover before we look at the 21st chapter of Lukeand what Jesus said. Only the World and Satan are constrained by time. Man's Wrath to God. As such, both passages contain material that was completely unknown and unknowable at our human level, before Jesus revealed it to us. Does the account of the Flood align with a rapture viewpoint? 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Jesus tells us the Holy Spirit will guide us into ALL truth and show us things to comehow? 12-19 Jesus says what will bebut the question that must be answered is WHEN will vss 10-19 take place in the order given by Christ? 1 As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. Genesis 4:21 His brother was named Jubal; he was the father of all who play the lyre and the flute. Sign up for our free daily newsletter. Then He goes back to the beginning of the Tribulation, and describes the persecution of Tribulation saints. If we die and are tethered to sin and are unrepentant, we cannot enter into heaven. What do you gain? At this moment, a decision for our friends and critics has come regarding Jesus. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. And our door is always open to hear, to teach, to learn, to minister, and to be ministered toto the glory of Christ. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. 19 In your patience possess ye your souls. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. 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. In John 16:14, Jesus said this of God the Holy Spirit: He shall glorify me. One of the most widespread beliefs in the Church is that Jesus did not know the day and hour of His return, which we have covered several times now. Including photos each week from our outreaches and the weekly review. Part of studying and finding the truth is talking with peers about a topic and mainly consulting the Bible. *For those who dont believe that a Rapture or Catching Up or Caught Up 1 Thessalonians 4:17 and Revelation 12:5 will take place1 Thessalonians 4:17 and Revelation 12:5. Our eternal life is something Christ speaks into existence just like He has spoke into existence, the second crossing of the Red Sea into (as of 2017, future) historical existence (Isaiah 11:11-16). If so, why? He truly is that infinitely perfectas the Son of God. Satan would seize every opportunity . The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age. The need to be born again through the blood of Christ, asking for the forgiveness of personal sins, and then following Christ daily, reading the Bible, praying for His will in our lives, praying for our family/Pastor/Government and Israel etc., going to church, getting in a Bible study small group, volunteering, donating of our first fruits, are all part of being Christ-like, and a path to being closer to Jesus. sudden, unawares. Here are the key facts we have gathered up to this point: Luke 17:37 and Matthew 24:28 indicate that some will be sent to a place where birds will be flying over dead bodies. After reading the articles in the link, and the verses above, because of the Holy Spirit, we can have full confidence in the voice of Jesus as we follow Him now through Luke 21. A trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible. It occurs in the context of the judgments at the second coming not the rapture of the church. I Corinthians 2:13 says we should be comparing spiritual things with spiritual as we follow God. The first three chapters of Revelation are letters that Jesus commands John to write to the main churches that they have established among the gentiles. The first phrase in this passage speaks about these signs in the heavens, picking up from where we left off in verse 11. The rapture wasnt about to happen, but the destruction of Jerusalem, of which He had just spoken, was (Luke 21:12-24). THIS group in heaven sings the song of the redeemed, and identify these redeemed as us themselves! Now, the emphasis in Luke 21:21 on fleeing Jerusalem when it is about to be trodden down by the Gentiles (Lk. The disciples asked where these individuals in vv. 25 "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. 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. is luke 21:36 talking about the rapture. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. As thinking Christians, we would never support the mindless acceptance of potential terrorists into our Country without using our brains to evaluate who is coming in. In Matthew 24:4-31, Jesus is clearly giving a prophecy; He is speaking of future events. JOHN 16:13. The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word about. The Widow's Offering. Also, God defines Bible prophecy not just as speaking about predicting the future; Bible prophecy is defined as God's ability to speak the future into existence. [2] while NOT contradicting other parts of Gods Word. 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. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. So since we cannot take some scripture and disannul other scripture, and the scriptures clearly teach that the first resurrection happens immediately after the tribulation, then we know there is not a pre tribulation rapture. Yet when Jesus gathers the nations upon His arrival and . This passage isn't talking about the rapture, it's talking about Jesus second coming. In Luke 21:31,32 the subject is the coming Kingdom of God. Conclusion From Beware the Pseudo-Rapture Doctrine 4. (Luke 21:36). What's Jesus talking about here? Jesus doesn't actually return to the ground or, as the angel in Acts 1 says, comes in like manner. Tribulation-believers are enjoined to stay spiritually alert during those terrible daysto "endure," so as to be physically "saved" (Mat. When Luke 17:34 says, "one will be taken and the other left," the words "one" and "other" are both masculine. (Link below in '1. Systematic Eschatology, pages 31-34, 48 There is very convincing historical evidence that the, twinkling of an eye, was an idiom for an astronomical event. Pg. Find & sort all our resources. 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? Revelation 20:1-5, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Ezekiel 11:20 and Zechariah 14:8-11. 34 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. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. 25 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; 26 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. Jesus tells us what the Holy Spirit hearsthe Holy Spirit will glorify Christ, receive from Christ and show it to us. Here are fun facts to encourage our 3 second friends and critics to go through the Timeline article and video tutorialAs mentionedprophecy writing skips around. Conversely. These studies also cover the Rapture (removing the Church from earth to Heaven), the seven year Great Tribulation - concluding with Armageddon - and the return in great power and glory of Judge Jesus Himself. If I need help understanding prophecy, how do I know it is people like His Center that I should be going to for assistance?. Paul said that we will be "caught up" (raptured) to meet Him IN THE AIR. We know Jesus knows every detailLord Jesus, let this article through the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-15), help your church get past the false message, no one but God the Father knows. Amen! If were believing something that is in contradiction to a direct statement of Scripturewell, friends and critics, its not the Scripture that needs to change. And then follow the Holy Spirits leading. 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. Another Spoiler Alertthe Timeline article with video tutorial give the verses that take place between Luke 21:7-9 and Luke 21:10. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.
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