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Bible Question: It seems to me that Matthew 24:14-22 and 2 Thessalonians 2:3-6 line up for a future event. Also Matthew 24:23-28 seems to line up with 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12, These events almost certainly still need to occur. Any comments? Thanks Terry |
Bible Answer: [The following quotations will show parallels between Matthew 24 and 2 Thessalonians 2. If this does not completely answer your question, I invite you to rephrase your question, making it clearer and more specific, and I will do what I can to better answer it.] 'For several compelling reasons, it is a false conclusion to assume that the church will be raptured before the 70th week of Daniel (and for that reason is not mentioned between chapters 4 and 20 [of Revelation]): '1. The plain teaching of Scripture. Jesus, in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:3-31), outlines the sequence of events in the last days relative to the church. Verses 3-14 parallel Revelation chapter 6 and depict those events from the beginning of the 70th week to the rapture. Then, in verses 15-28, He focuses on the middle time period of that future week (the final 7 years) and emphasizes two key events: (a) a time of great persecution, and (b) the "cut[ting] short" of "those days" of persecution for "the sake of the elect". Finally, in verses 29-31, He highlights what it is that will "cut short" that persecution, the rescue of the elect (the rapture). 'Paul echoes this same teaching in his 2nd letter to the Thessalonians 2:1-12: (a) the apostasy comes first, (b) the revealing of the man of lawlessness, (c) the "challenge" to all who will not bow down to him and worship him "as being God", and (d) the coming of the Lord to "gather together" believers unto Himself' (http://www.solagroup.org/articles/faqs/faq_0027.html). For more information on this and related questions go to www.solagroup.org |