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Originally posted by reaganero
just your opinion really. numerous verses contradict a prertib rapture. but i think he "shortens" the tribulation period for the christians but doesn't exclude them from initial hardships. sending them "into the hills".
Matthew 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake
Luke 21:10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues
Originally posted by TheSonOfMan
Originally posted by reaganero
what about some comet that is supposed to hit the earth and cause all the famine and death?
that should be in 2007or 2008.
Originally posted by reaganero
so, as i stated and you clearly just pointed out there will most definitely be a time where christians suffer before any type of rapture. they will have to endure "some" of the tribulation by being persecuted. then god shortens the pain for the survivors and "raptures" them.
Originally posted by SkyWay
Originally posted by reaganero
so, as i stated and you clearly just pointed out there will most definitely be a time where christians suffer before any type of rapture. they will have to endure "some" of the tribulation by being persecuted. then god shortens the pain for the survivors and "raptures" them.
In the Bible it does say that those with the Seal of God are to be spared some of the plagues that will afflict much of humanity. This shows that you are correct when you say that Christians will have to endure "some" of the tribulation but not all of it. This part of the Bible also demonstrates that Christians will be on Earth during the tribulation, other wise why would they need the Seal of God to protect them from some of the chastisements.
Originally posted by reaganero
thanks man. that's pretty much what i'm trying to say over and over. i don't deny a rapture it's just that i don't see anywhere where it claims believers won't have to be put through some of the trials. i would love to be wrong! trust me.
Originally posted by reaganero
thanks man. that's pretty much what i'm trying to say over and over. i don't deny a rapture it's just that i don't see anywhere where it claims believers won't have to be put through some of the trials. i would love to be wrong! trust me.
Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Originally posted by harvosky
Christians aren't holy ones at all...Crusades ring a bell???
Bush is christian
....In other words...don't rely on religion,
rely on your faith and the light.
Originally posted by Sun Matrix
Originally posted by reaganero
thanks man. that's pretty much what i'm trying to say over and over. i don't deny a rapture it's just that i don't see anywhere where it claims believers won't have to be put through some of the trials. i would love to be wrong! trust me.
This doesn't sound like Christians going through the tribulations.
Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
The Jews are the ones that are sealed and go through the tribulation. The time of the Gentiles is over at the rapture. God now turns his attention toward his people and the scales come off their eyes and they see the Messiah. The Gentile that misses the rapture receives strong delusion and believes the lie. God is not interested in those who serve him only in times of trouble.
Originally posted by reaganero
are only 144,000 jews getting seals of protection? that number matches the amount of room in heaven too. is there a pre-rapture rapture?
Rev 14:3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. 4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.
1 Corinthians 15:20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
Originally posted by harvosky
SunMatrix...I'm sorry to say but christians will not only be the ones saved. There's others that have strong faith in God. What I say is why worry about what our bodies will endure, why FEAR what might or might not happen? What I say is for us to wait for the moment and yes know the signs so we can get ready and have a plan. Honestly I don't see myself going anywhere from where I live, if i get a sign or a vision in my dreams that I must leave...then you know what....I will listen to my gut. It's been way too many times I've ignored my gut. So this time there will be no thinking twice about it. Christians aren't holy ones at all...Crusades ring a bell??? Bush is christian....In other words...don't rely on religion, rely on your faith and the light. The End
Originally posted by Funkydung
hey guys. im still here as always. my point of view on all of this is that for som i agree with ya on your point of view.
i have always felt as a child that christ and the angels are not from this planet.
i mean when i go out at night and look up at our solar system i feel in my heart that out there is where our creator is at somewhere. then when i got older and actually studied the bible and our history here on earth i belive that my feelings were right.
sun i take what you say to heart as well because i also see the things you do even tho we sorta disagree on where our creator is at this point and time.
i do agree with som on this but im not so sure about the seals.
i myself really am interested in the seals because who wouldnt be ya know. its a really heavy subject and thats just the kind of thing i like.
but if chirst comes back tommorrow or 5 years from now its not that big of deal to me. but it is interesting to study no doubt. som might be on to something but either way i know that there isnt much time. i belive i will see both of you on the other side.
Originally posted by harvosky
but the weird thing is that I always look for "Orion's Belt" in the sky....don't know why but it brings peace in my heart and the feeling is just weird.
We all have different interpretations that keep us in line with God and Christ. So let's all hold hands and give thanks to our lord.