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NASB | Matthew 24:27 "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:27 "For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming [in glory] of the Son of Man [everyone will see Him clearly]. |
Subject: Rapture - Bodies or souls disappear? |
Bible Note: Greetings Paso and welcome to the forum, I agree with you; if we are to be taken out of here “before the tribulation” what difference would it make if we were deceived or not? The warning by Paul is for believers, showing them that the rapture won’t take place until “after” the working of the man of sin. 2 Thes. 2:3-5 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; [4] Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. [5] Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? The tribulation period is the working of the man of sin specifically pointed at God’s chosen people. The 70th week of Denial’s will resume and the body of Christ will have their faith tested to the limit. Rev. 12:13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. That’s none other then Israel and the man child was Jesus Christ and when Satan can’t accomplish all his way with Israel he goes after the Christians. Rev. 12:16-17 And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. [17] And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. The word saved as we see it in the English also means delivered and in the next verse it’s a reference to the rapture. Matthew 24:13-15 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. [14] And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. [15] When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Again, why even mention this to believes, if they aren't going to have to endure the persecution of the one spoken of by Denial and if the rapture happens before this action take place? 1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: If the rapture occurs before the tribulation there in no big trial of faith as suggested by Peter. It would appear that many believers who hold to the concept, of no tribulation for the children of God have fallen victim to the message of deception already. Their argument is that the warnings are for the “tribulational” saints and that the church has already been removed. The fact is “all saints” have the right to claim the promises of God, in all periods of history, and the next verse is for all of God’s family. 1 Thes. 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, God’s wrath will not take place until after the tribulation and the sudden removal of his chosen ones; then God’s wrath of fire will be loosed on those left behind. 2 Thes. 1:8-10 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: [9] Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; Notice “WHEN” this wrath will happen! [10] When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, (There is the Rapture and wrath timing verse.) It's all on the same day just like it was for Lot! Have a great day and enjoy the forum, CDBJ |