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7561 | When does the wrath of God begin? | Rev 6:17 | kalos | 159387 | ||
'When does the wrath of God begin?' 'By Rev. Roger Best 'This is a vital question since we as believers are promised deliverance from God's wrath. In 1 Thessalonians 1:10 we are told "to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come." And again in 1 Thessalonians 5:9, "For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation (deliverance) through our Lord Jesus Christ." In the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24) and in Luke 17 Jesus tells us that His coming will be like it was in the days of Noah and Lot. The same day that Noah and his family entered the ark (Gen 7:11-13) the rains came, and as Lot retreated from Sodom and Gomorrah judgment came. That same pattern of timing will occur when Christ returns for us; we will be taken and then judgment - the wrath of God - will come upon the earth. 'The period of the wrath of God is spoken of in Scripture as "The Day of the Lord." In Amos 5:20 the day of the Lord is spoken of as a day of darkness and gloom. In Zephaniah 1:14-15 it says, "Near is the great day of the Lord, near and coming very quickly; listen, the day of the Lord! In it the warrior cries out bitterly. A day of wrath is that day, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness." The day of the Lord is the day of God's wrath. 'In 1 Thessalonians 5 the Apostle Paul writes that to the believer the day of the Lord will not come like a thief in the night; in fact, the admonition is to be alert and serious. Then in 2 Thessalonians 2 Paul says that the day of the Lord will not come until "the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God" (2 Thessalonians 2:3b - 4). Now with that in mind, we go to Matthew 24 and see in verses 22, 29, 30, and 31 that Christ cuts the persecution of Antichrist short with His coming for the saints. The disciples had asked, "What is the sign of your coming and the end of the age?" (v. 3), and Jesus explains what will take place. The sign of His coming is the heavens lighting up like lightning, and the sign of the end of the age is the cosmic disturbance that results in the sun, moon, and stars going dark. We see this occurrence at the sixth seal in Revelation 6 and see that it fits exactly with what Joel 2:31 says: "The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes." 'At the opening of the sixth seal we see Jesus Christ coming in the clouds for the saints, followed immediately by the wrath of God. The first five seals which are on the outside of the scroll are broken and non-supernatural events (false christs, war, famine, death and martyrdom) take place with a greater intensity than ever before. Revelation 12:12 speaks of this persecution by Antichrist as Satan's wrath, but when the seventh seal is broken the scroll is opened and Revelation 8:1 tells us that "there was silence in heaven for about a half hour." Why? Because all of heaven knows that it is time for God's wrath. As the seven trumpets are blown and the seven bowls are poured out, the events that take place are supernatural as God's judgment falls upon planet earth.' ____________________ http://solagroup.org/ articles/faqs/faq_0003.html |
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7562 | When does the wrath of God begin? | Rev 6:17 | kalos | 159388 | ||
When does the Day of the Lord begin? 'When does the eschatological Day of the Lord begin? 'While we don't know the exact day and hour of the rapture of the church or the onset of God's wrath, Scripture gives us at least six precursors that must happen before the Day of the Lord can begin. The Day of the Lord will begin: '1. AFTER the apostasy and revealing of the man of lawlessness '2. AFTER the persecution of Antichrist (Great Tribulation) '3. AFTER the opening of the 6th Seal '4. AFTER the rapture of the church '5. AFTER the "last trump", the "trump of God" is blown '6. AFTER the coming of Elijah' (To read more go to: http://solagroup.org/articles/ endtimes/ep_0013.html) "Wail, for the day of the LORD is near! It will come as destruction from the Almighty... Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, cruel, with fury and burning anger, to make the land a desolation; and He will exterminate its sinners from it... I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity... Therefore I shall make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the fury of the LORD of hosts in the day of His burning anger." (Isaiah 13:6-13) 'The Day of the Lord 'The Day of the Lord is a very significant event in God's program for the End Times. The phrase "the Day of the Lord" appears about twenty-one times in the Old Testament and six times in the New Testament. In all but a few cases it refers to a time yet future. Adding together all the synonymous phrases such as "that day," "the Day of Christ," and "the Day of God," there are over 100 references that refer to a future time when God will intervene in history. Indeed, it is the most prophesied event in all of Scripture. With so much written about the Day of the Lord in the Bible, it is crucial that we understand what the Day of the Lord is all about, and when this Day will occur. In this article, we will ask several key questions about the Day of the Lord. As we will discover in our study, understanding the Day of the Lord is the key that will unlock the timing of the rapture of the Church.' ____________________ To read more go to: http://solagroup.org/articles/ endtimes/ep_0013.html |
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7563 | SECOND CHANCE | Rev 7:1 | kalos | 1352 | ||
No, they will not have a second chance to be saved. This seems to be what the following passage (2 Thess 2:10-13)is saying: . . . "and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness. But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth." |
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7564 | SECOND CHANCE | Rev 7:1 | kalos | 1387 | ||
I know that not everyone agrees that people living at the time of the rapture, who already heard the gospel and rejected it, will never have a second chance to be saved. I respect your viewpoint and thank you for your reply. | ||||||
7565 | SECOND CHANCE | Rev 7:1 | kalos | 1398 | ||
Dear Prayon: Thanks for a very informative answer. To supplement (not to dispute nor question) your excellent answer, I respectfully submit the following: . . . There is more than one interpretation of the doctrine of the rapture, as is the case with many Bible doctrines, especially when it comes to the doctrine of future things (prophecy). . . . The main differences of opinion concern the time of the rapture. The primary theories are: 1) Pretribulation rapture; 2) Midtribulation rapture; 3) Posttribulation rapture; 4) Partial rapture, which is sort of a Marine Corps rapture where only the perfect, only the brave, only the few are worthy to be raptured before the wrath of God is poured out; 5) Postmillenial rapture; and 6) Amillenialist rapture. Take your pick. (. . . There is also the new theory of No Rapture.) . . . For detailed explanations of the above views of the rapture, see the Ryrie Study Bible, Moody Press, in Ryrie's article A SYNOPSIS OF BIBLE DOCTRINE, The Doctrine of Future Things. |
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7566 | SECOND CHANCE | Rev 7:1 | kalos | 1438 | ||
Dear Prayon: You're quite welcome. Thanks for your questions and participation in StudyBibleForum. I look forward to reading any further questions or comments you may have. JVH0212 | ||||||
7567 | SECOND CHANCE | Rev 7:1 | kalos | 2374 | ||
My previous answer included supporting Scripture. Do you have any Scripture references to back up what you believe, as stated in your previous reply? . . . I'm not saying this is the case. I merely ask a hypothetical question. If a clear verse of Scripture in language that is clear and unambiguous contradicted what you've already decided to believe, would you still prefer your belief or preconceived notion, even if you could not support it with a clear verse of Scripture. Something may be "nice to believe" without being true. I'm not putting words in your mouth. I'm not saying this is what you would do. I merely ask the question: which has more weight with you -- what you would rather believe or what the Bible says on a given subject? |
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7568 | Are the 144,000 evangelists? | Rev 7:3 | kalos | 177340 | ||
Who are the 144,000? 'In prophetic circles, there are numerous attempts at identifying the 144,000 Jews mentioned in Revelation 7 and 14. A common identification is that they are Jewish evangelists that traverse the world during the 70th week of Daniel and are instrumental in bringing untold numbers of people into the kingdom of God. That understanding is, however, never taught in the Scripture! 'When a study is made of the 144,000, we learn that there are only three verses in the entire Bible that mention these people (Rev. 7:4; 14:1,3) . From a study of these three verses we learn the following: '1. They are 12,000 Jews from 12 tribes of Israel that are sealed for protection... '2. In Revelation 14 they are with "the Lamb...standing on Mount Zion" and bearing the name of His Father "written on their foreheads". In 14:3 they sing a new song "before the throne". '3. In 14:3-4 we also learn that these are "purchased from the earth" as "first fruits to God and to the Lamb" (from among the Jews), are spiritually pure ("not ... defiled with women"), follow the Lamb "wherever He goes", are absolutely honest and "are blameless".' ____________________ Who are the 144,000? by Rev. Charles Cooper To read more go to: www.solagroup.org/ |
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7569 | Are the 144,000 evangelists? | Rev 7:3 | kalos | 177346 | ||
You are correct. The Scripture never teaches that the 144,000 are evangelists. | ||||||
7570 | Purpose of the 144,000 | Rev 7:3 | kalos | 177358 | ||
Question: The first question leads to the second. As first fruits unto GOD and the LAMB (Rev. 14:4). Are they the head of the nations during the Millennial Age? (Deut 28:13)? Answer: Please read the following again. You will note that there are only three verses in the entire Bible that mention the 144,000 (Rev. 7:4; 14:1, 3). These verses say nothing about them being the head of the nations during the Millennial Age. So there is no scriptural support for this idea. Anything beyond what the Bible says in these three verses ((Rev. 7:4; 14:1, 3) is speculation. Who are the 144,000? 'In prophetic circles, there are numerous attempts at identifying the 144,000 Jews mentioned in Revelation 7 and 14. A common identification is that they are Jewish evangelists that traverse the world during the 70th week of Daniel and are instrumental in bringing untold numbers of people into the kingdom of God. That understanding is, however, never taught in the Scripture! 'When a study is made of the 144,000, we learn that there are only three verses in the entire Bible that mention these people (Rev. 7:4; 14:1, 3). From a study of these three verses we learn the following: '1. They are 12,000 Jews from 12 tribes of Israel that are sealed for protection... '2. In Revelation 14 they are with "the Lamb...standing on Mount Zion" and bearing the name of His Father "written on their foreheads". In 14:3 they sing a new song "before the throne". '3. In 14:3-4 we also learn that these are "purchased from the earth" as "first fruits to God and to the Lamb" (from among the Jews), are spiritually pure ("not ... defiled with women"), follow the Lamb "wherever He goes", are absolutely honest and "are blameless".' ____________________ Who are the 144,000? by Rev. Charles Cooper To read more go to: www.solagroup.org/ |
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7571 | Purpose of the 144,000 | Rev 7:3 | kalos | 177361 | ||
“God’s purpose for the 144,000 is clearly stated.” Revelation 14:4 ‘(1) These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they have kept themselves chaste. (2) There are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. (3) These have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb. (4) And no lie was found in their mouth; they are blameless. (…) ‘3. “These have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb” is the third defining strait given in this passage. God’s purpose for the 144,000 is clearly stated. They were purchased or saved "from among men as first fruits." The term first fruits occurs nine times in the New Testament (Rom 8:23; 11:16; 16:5; 1 Cor 15:20, 23; 16:15; 2 Thess 2:13; James 1:18; Rev 14:4). In Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, and James 1:18 first fruits clearly refers to the first initial group of converts to Christianity with more to come afterwards. 'This is the most logical and reasonable sense here. Since there are only 12,000 Jews from each tribe of Israel and they are specially identified as "first fruits," naturally the salvation of more Jews will follow their conversion. We are not told when the salvation of the 144,000 occurred. However, we know it occurs between their sealing and their standing on Mount Zion with the Lamb. The salvation of the 144,000 guarantees the salvation of the nation of Israel, which must shortly follow this scene given the destruction of Jerusalem detailed in the seventh bowl (Rev 16:19).' Source: www.revelationcommentary.org/14_chapter.html |
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7572 | Only 3 verses that mention the 144,000 | Rev 7:4 | kalos | 120042 | ||
Who are the 144,000? 'In prophetic circles, there are numerous attempts at identifying the 144,000 Jews mentioned in Revelation 7 and 14. A common identification is that they are Jewish evangelists that traverse the world during the 70th week of Daniel and are instrumental in bringing untold numbers of people into the kingdom of God. That understanding is, however, never taught in the Scripture! 'When a study is made of the 144,000, we learn that there are only three verses in the entire Bible that mention these people (Rev. 7:4; 14:1,3) . From a study of these three verses we learn the following: '1. They are 12,000 Jews from 12 tribes of Israel that are sealed for protection... '2. In Revelation 14 they are with "the Lamb...standing on Mount Zion" and bearing the name of His Father "written on their foreheads". In 14:3 they sing a new song "before the throne". '3. In 14:3-4 we also learn that these are "purchased from the earth" as "first fruits to God and to the Lamb" (from among the Jews), are spiritually pure ("not ... defiled with women"), follow the Lamb "wherever He goes", are absolutely honest and "are blameless".' (Who are the 144,000? by Rev. Charles Cooper) To read more go to: (http://www.solagroup.org/articles/faqs/faq_0023.html) |
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7573 | What is special about the 144,000? | Rev 7:4 | kalos | 173437 | ||
Where in the book of Revelation does it say anything about the 144,00 being 'sealed for the specific purpose of being “evangelists” during the Tribulation period'? It says no such thing. In the King James Version of the Bible not once is there any mention of the word evangelist(s) in the book of Revelation. | ||||||
7574 | What is this verse telling me? Brenda K | Rev 7:4 | kalos | 173438 | ||
Who are the 144,000? 'In prophetic circles, there are numerous attempts at identifying the 144,000 Jews mentioned in Revelation 7 and 14. A common identification is that they are Jewish evangelists that traverse the world during the 70th week of Daniel and are instrumental in bringing untold numbers of people into the kingdom of God. That understanding is, however, never taught in the Scripture! 'When a study is made of the 144,000, we learn that there are only three verses in the entire Bible that mention these people (Rev. 7:4; 14:1,3) . From a study of these three verses we learn the following: '1. They are 12,000 Jews from 12 tribes of Israel that are sealed for protection... '2. In Revelation 14 they are with "the Lamb...standing on Mount Zion" and bearing the name of His Father "written on their foreheads". In 14:3 they sing a new song "before the throne". '3. In 14:3-4 we also learn that these are "purchased from the earth" as "first fruits to God and to the Lamb" (from among the Jews), are spiritually pure ("not ... defiled with women"), follow the Lamb "wherever He goes", are absolutely honest and "are blameless".' ____________________ Who are the 144,000? by Rev. Charles Cooper To read more go to: www.solagroup.org/ articles/faqs/faq_0023.html |
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7575 | What is special about the 144,000? | Rev 7:4 | kalos | 173441 | ||
Where in Revelation 7, Revelation 14, or anywhere else in the Bible does it SAY the 144,000 are "preachers of the Christian gospel"? Please give us the book, chapter and verse where it SAYS this in the Bible. 'A common assumption of pretribulationists is that there will be 144,000 Jewish evangelists traversing the world in the 70th Week of Daniel. In the New Testament, there are only two places where this group is mentioned: Revelation 7 and 14. ...If we adhere to the principles of hermeneutics where we should take Scripture at face-value and in context, there is no indication that there is a revival during the 70th Week of Daniel nor are the144,000 bringing thousands to Christ during the 70th Week of Daniel.' ____________________ www.solagroup.org/articles/ endtimes/et_0007.html |
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7576 | What is special about the 144,000? | Rev 7:4 | kalos | 173443 | ||
Thank you for your gracious reply. Grace to you, Kalos |
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7577 | Pure joy in Heaven? | Rev 7:9 | kalos | 2174 | ||
In your question you write: "Revelation 7:9 says that we will recognize all family and loved ones in Heaven." . . . No, it doesn't. For the record, Rev 7:9 NASB says: . . . "After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands;" |
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7578 | Is Spirit removed from earth at Rapture | Rev 7:9 | kalos | 158453 | ||
The Holy Spirit is not removed from the earth during the seventieth week of Daniel (what people call the Tribulation period). For if He were removed, how could anyone be saved during that period? Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit in the individual, they cannot be saved. Add to that the fact there will be a great number which no man can number who are saved during the Tribulation. The only reasonable conclusion is: In order for people to be saved during the tribulation, the Holy Spirit must remain here on earth to do His work. Rev. 7:9 The Holy Bible, New International Version® After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN SALVATION CONVICTING John 16:8-11 (ESV) And when he (the Holy Spirit) comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: [9] concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; [10] concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; [11] concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. REGENERATING Titus 3:5 (ESV) he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, INDWELLING 1 Cor. 6:19 (ESV) Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, BAPTIZING 1 Cor. 12:13 (ESV) For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body— Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. SEALING 2 Cor. 1:22 (ESV) and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. Ephes. 1:13 (ESV) In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, Ephes. 4:30 (ESV) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
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7579 | Is Spirit removed from earth at Rapture | Rev 7:9 | kalos | 158455 | ||
Who is "he who now restrains" 2 Th 2:6-7? 'The Restrainer is removed '2 Thess 2:6-8 - And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. Then that lawless one will be revealed... 'Dan 12:1 - Now at that time Michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued.' (www.solagroup.org/articles/endtimes/ep_0011.html) For a detailed explanation of the archangel Michael as the restrainer, see the following article by Marv Rosenthal: www.zionsfire.org/daniel.html AMPLIFIED 2 Th. 2:6-8 6 And now you know what is restraining him [from being revealed at this time]; it is so that he may be manifested (revealed) in his own [appointed] time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness (that hidden principle of rebellion against constituted authority) is already at work in the world, [but it is] restrained only until he who restrains is taken out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one (the antichrist) will be revealed... AMPLIFIED Daniel 12:1 AND AT that time [of the end] Michael shall arise, the great [angelic] prince who defends and has charge of your [Daniel's] people. And there shall be a time of trouble, straitness, and distress such as never was since there was a nation till that time. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the Book [of God's plan for His own]. |
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7580 | What would prompt these tears? | Rev 7:17 | kalos | 121135 | ||
NO GROUNDS FOR THINKING THAT... Will we remember the sins of this earthly existence in Heaven? "Now pose the question in its toughest form. Imagine a believing spouse or parent who loved, prayed for, and agonized over a dear one who resisted the gospel and died suddenly in an accident. THERE ARE NO GROUNDS FOR THINKING THAT THIS OR ANY OTHER MEMORY WILL BE ERASED IN HEAVEN" (Hell's Final Enigma by J.I. Packer, emphasis added). ____________________ "To read the rest of Dr. Packer's thoughts on this subject, visit: http://ChristianityToday.com/ct/2002/005/27.84.html "J.I. Packer is executive editor of Christianity Today and a professor of theology at Regent College in Vancouver." |
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