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NASB | Matthew 24:15 ¶ "Therefore when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:15 ¶ "So when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION [the appalling sacrilege that astonishes and makes desolate], spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the Holy Place (let the reader understand), [Dan 9:27; 11:31; 12:11] |
Bible Question:
A QUESTION OF LOGIC AND TIMING: The rapture happens after the first resurrection. 1Thess 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, and remain until the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who have fallen asleep. The mark of the beast is instituted after the image of the beast is set up in the temple. This occurs after tribulations have started The first resurrection(Christ excepted) includes people who were killed for not taking the mark. Therefore the resurrection has to be after the mark of the beast is instituted Therefore the rapture is after the start of tribulations. THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW: Rapture occurs before tribulation starts. First resurrection occurs before tribulation starts. Since some of the dead resisted the mark. Therefore the mark of the beast comes before tribulations starts. Is there any way to find a contradiction in the LOGIC AND TIMING logic above? Is there any indication in scripture that the mark of the beast is instituted before tribulation starts? |
Bible Answer: Hi Emmy, The logic you are asking for is imposable since your question is too confusing. You suggested as your question. “The rapture happens after the first resurrection.” The rapture and the resurrection are the exact same thing; your question is rather nebulous and abstruse! For starters the word rapture is a word that believers have coined for the resurrection and it isn’t found in any modern accepted translation of the Bible. The wording in Paul’s letter is where we draw the idea of the rapture or catching away. 1 Thes. 4:17 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. The word caught up together come to us from the Koine Greek; it is the word HARPAGESMETHA, in means a quick amputation, or snatching away. There are only two resurrections mentioned in Scripture; Christ is the first fruit of the first resurrection. 1 Cor. 15:23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. The word order in the preceding verse is from the Greek word TAGMA, and it carries the connotation of a division of troops with A company B company and so on, Christ being A company and we are to follow. The second resurrection is for the unbelievers and it mentioned in Rev. 20:5-6 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. 6Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Every one involved from Christ up until Rev 20:6 is in the first resurrection. Please rephrase your question in smaller sections and maybe we could provide you with a better more precise answer. Have a great day CDBJ |