The Rapture of the Church

[Anddra]

I agree
the falling away is the apostasy of the church, which is a current event.

Yes, and it is accelerating.

[Buzzardhut]

Yes, and it is accelerating.

The falling away can also refer to general faith in which people are turning away from even acknowledging any God whatsoever, no matter their religious background, and embracing agnosticism/atheism.

[Anddra]

The falling away can also refer to general faith in which people are turning away from even acknowledging any God whatsoever, no matter their religious background, and embracing agnosticism/atheism.

So they become their own god.

[Buzzardhut]

So they become their own god.

the only thing left to take the place of the hole in their heart is their own personal intellect and ego

[Rapture Dave]

So does this mean the rapture has to happen around a new moon? So every month there are only two days the rapture could happen, if they pass we have to wait another month?

[Buzzardhut]

So does this mean the rapture has to happen around a new moon? So every month there are only two days the rapture could happen, if they pass we have to wait another month?

the rapture can be at anytime

[Anddra]

the rapture can be at anytime

...soon.

[kgreen20]

Today!!

[fracturedInfinity]

...soon.

...er rather than later would be fine by me.

[his princess]

Thanks for the post that was awsome. Im in a very large church and God has really put it on my that I should really start reaching out and I have suffered some for it. I know in my heart that Christ is coming soon I can feel it and Im excited but im also tired. Thank your for the inspiration

Jenn

[kgreen20]

Uh, Devin, this is a pre-Trib board.

[Steve53]

Paul clearly says.....

[15] No promotion of Mid, Post Tribulation, Prewrath, Preterism, or Replacement theology. This board is traditional Pre-Tribulation Rapture, Pre 6 Seals, Pre 70th week, and Pre-Millennial Dispensational of End Times Prophecy. No posting alternative theories from other websites. We believe in a literal 7 year Tribulation period, after the instantaneous Rapture of all regenerated believers in unison, during which God finishes His discipline of Israel, protects Israel, and finalizes His judgments on the unbelieving world. Salvation will remain open to people trusting in Jesus for salvation up to the Second Coming.
No suggestions of living righteously enough for the rapture, or salvation unattainable after the Rapture is allowed.
All discussions on these topics must follow suit. Jesus said we won't know the day nor hour of His return and always be ready keeping watch.

[random dude]

Hey Buzzard, is it alright if we make a thread to discuss the timing of the rapture in a friendly brothers-in-Christ manner? Sorry, but I cant see it being pre-trib (maybe you guys can convince me). The verses on the rapture like in Thessalonians dont say it is pre-trib, so I don't understand how they can be used as proof for pre-trib. There's also some practical concerns, like airplanes are going to crash. all traffic will crash, killing people cause of the beamed up drivers. medics doing surgery will disappear, leaving their patient to die? the Bible doesn't speak of this, so I don't see how it is believable.

[Rapture Dave]

Hey Buzzard, is it alright if we make a thread to discuss the timing of the rapture in a friendly brothers-in-Christ manner? Sorry, but I cant see it being pre-trib (maybe you guys can convince me). The verses on the rapture like in Thessalonians dont say it is pre-trib, so I don't understand how they can be used as proof for pre-trib. There's also some practical concerns, like airplanes are going to crash. all traffic will crash, killing people cause of the beamed up drivers. medics doing surgery will disappear, leaving their patient to die? the Bible doesn't speak of this, so I don't see how it is believable.

The most direct verse is Revelation 3:10 -

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

The faithful church is kept from the tribulation.

[WarriorOfTheFather]

The most direct verse is Revelation 3:10 -


The faithful church is kept from the tribulation.

Yes Rature Dave hit the spot.
post Trib Dude, why do you think God would not keep us from the Hour of Temptation if we have kept is word?

[Buzzardhut]

Hey Buzzard, is it alright if we make a thread to discuss the timing of the rapture in a friendly brothers-in-Christ manner? Sorry, but I cant see it being pre-trib (maybe you guys can convince me). The verses on the rapture like in Thessalonians dont say it is pre-trib, so I don't understand how they can be used as proof for pre-trib. There's also some practical concerns, like airplanes are going to crash. all traffic will crash, killing people cause of the beamed up drivers. medics doing surgery will disappear, leaving their patient to die? the Bible doesn't speak of this, so I don't see how it is believable.

We don't discuss other rapture positions here, per the rules

[rreighe]

i printed this and will show it to my freinds... it is also on my myspace blog; myspace.com/something_started (i think it has the _ i am not sure anymore..)

[bayport]

wow, a cliffnote on the rapture, in detail, i must get my printer working. Its there, plain as day, the twinkling of an eye is about seven years long. Jesus only returns once not twice. the pretribulation rapture[since GOD is eternal] and the return of the Christ to end the tribulation is one event.

[Buzzardhut]

wow, a cliffnote on the rapture, in detail, i must get my printer working. Its there, plain as day, the twinkling of an eye is about seven years long.

the twinkling of an eye is the split second moment of the rapture

Jesus only returns once not twice. the pretribulation rapture[since GOD is eternal] and the return of the Christ to end the tribulation is one event.

Jesus returns in the sky once, touches down on the ground once

[bayport]

hi, hope i'm not far into darkness,and yes there is no scripture to back me up, but i can not help but feel that since there is no time in eternity that at the moment of the rapture,while we meet Jesus in the air, seven years has just passed on earth.