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NASB | Titus 2:13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Titus 2:13 awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, |
Subject: A 2nd and 3rd coming of Christ? Intro |
Bible Note: Hi Kalos, I definitely agree with you on this, that this verse in Titus does not show the Pre-Trib rapture. Proponents of the Pre-Trib rapture do themselves a disservice in using this verse for support. Which is a pity, since there are so many Biblical teachings which truly do support the Pre-Trib rapture. But speaking of a "2-part" coming of Christ, didn't Jesus' first coming take place over a period of about 33 years? Could not His second coming, His parousia, occupy a certain period of time as well? Such as, beginning with the removal of the Church (the rapture), continuing as He directs the judging of the world, culminating in the end of the age? In fact, wouldn't that description apply equally to both the Pre-Wrath and the Pre-Trib (which is also pre-wrath) rapture models? Just some thoughts... Love in Christ, Mark |