Bible Question: If you do not believe in the pre-trib of the Church(the body of believers in Christ) please explain what Rev 3;10, et al. means. |
Bible Answer: Not by running away from the test, or hiding in a convent or monastery, but by staying where you are and daily practicing obedience and endurance, following Jesus’ example in staying where God placed him, in the world but no part of it, not contaminated with it. By so doing you will be kept from weakening under the pressure of Satan’s evil world. During his ministry, Jesus got on with the work given him by his Father —John 9:4; 17:4. This is confirmed by Paul’s words: “God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out in order for you to be able to endure it.” (1 Cor. 10:13) God tests, and allows Satan to tempt. There is no way out from this. However, while Satan’s purpose is to break down your faith and devotion, God’s purpose is always to build up by a course of training and discipline under skillful direction, even as he did with Jesus. Wouldn't you agree that like a kind, wise father, he knows far better than us how to develop our powers of endurance? “Happy is the man that keeps on enduring trial.” if we leave ourselves in his hands, he will not allow Satan to overload us so that we have no way out.—Heb. 12:7-11; James. 1:12. |