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NASB | Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 20:1 And then I saw an angel descending from heaven, holding the key of the abyss (the bottomless pit) and a great chain was in his hand. |
Subject: Rapture |
Bible Note: crk5150: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! Friend don't get so centered on the tribulation, there is room for a wider understandings than just the pretribulation theory. Frankly, allowing for different views points on the subject of return of Christ is evedience of putting Christian Love above things that are debatable. The subjects that are not subject to debate are a fifferent thing altogether. I personally believe we are to be ready for Christ's return. If we stay ready then we will be found faithful. Very seldom do I spend much time wondering if we will endure the tribulation or if we will be taken up in the middle of the tribulation, or even that we might not have to expereince the tribulation. Consider this, if we do have to endure the complete tribulation, and many preach we won't, might this teaching ship wreck some believers faith? Better to assume we will have to endure the tribulation and be prepared I think. Many Christian brothers and sisters are in serious tribulations right now. Just because we live in a faily easy place to be a Christian does not mean the Chrurch in the rest of the world is not in real pain and being killed for their faith. Is this not tribulation? Not the TRIBULATION, but some experience real hardships now. Be ready, alert, and watch, for only the FATHER knows when Jesus Christ will return. Blessings. justme |