Subject: Pre-Trib Rapture Assistance |
Bible Note: Hi Mark, In case I neglected to mention it, God's plan of salvation has always been the same since Adam and Eve walked the earth and it will continue until the end of what ever period one would like to name: Believe in God's Messiah. The first century church ran concurrent with the temple while it was still standing but they message of the Messiah took on a name which wasn’t know until the time of Christ Jesus. If you will look back at my post you will notice that I didn’t say anything about animal sacrifices being a plan of salvation as it never has been. All the function in the temple was pointing to the coming Messiah it never was intended to be in place of. John 1:29 The next day he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! As for your statement, “ Should we teach people to think they are safe until they see the antichrist?” Safe from what? I’m safe in Christ and by His grace I can go through what ever it is He has planned for me. 2 Thes. 1:4-5 therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. [5] This is a plain indication of God's righteous judgment so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. You think Christ is coming before the tribulation, I think not. Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. I believe the best course of action would be to teach the following. Psalm 119:160 (NASB) The sum of Thy word is truth, And every one of Thy righteous ordinances is everlasting. 2 Tim. 4:2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. Have fun, CDBJ |