Title: Rapture of the Church Source:
[None] URL Source:[None] Published:Jul 14, 2015 Author:Don Post Date:2015-07-14 23:19:04 by Don Keywords:None Views:12322 Comments:65
Many people don't believe in the Rapture of the Christian Church, or even know just what the Church is. There are many differing opinions on all phases of the End Times. The only valid opinions come from what we read in the Holy Bible. I will post an article tomorrow that doesn't skimp on references giving chapter and verse. I believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church. More on that tomorrow.
" Many people don't believe in the Rapture of the Christian Church "
I am one that does not believe in that. I think it is a theory based on misinterpretation.
I also think it is a theory that instills passivity & cowardice in Christians. Too many Christians do not properly oppose evil, even to the point of refusing to defend themselves. Because, " why worry, God will rapture us out of this mess? " It is the easy way out for them. I think that is a false doctrine.
I also think it is a theory that instills passivity & cowardice in Christians. Too many Christians do not properly oppose evil, even to the point of refusing to defend themselves. Because, " why worry, God will rapture us out of this mess? " It is the easy way out for them. I think that is a false doctrine.
I hear that a lot, and in some cases your statements may be accurate. However, I will point out that the Christians most opposing the decline of our nation's morals are Evangelical Christians who do believe in a pre-tribulation rapture.
American Family Association (AFA) is one example of active opposition to evil in our country. American Family Radio (AFR) is also another. There are many others.
Not sitting on his hands, Franklin Graham has one of the largest Christian charity organizations in the the US providing physical aid to areas of the world stricken with war, poverty, and natural disasters. He is a pre-trib rapture type too. However, continuing to actively do the works Christ commanded in love.
My view? I always refer to the Upper Room Discourse (John 14) when discussing how Christ gather's His sheep. Frankly, all we need to know.
John 14:
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
Short and simple, the disciples ask a few questions and then it's done.
Other than that both Christ His apostles told us to be ready, always looking for Him, and continue our Christian mission of living for Him and sharing the Gospel. For a simple soldier like me, that means, here's your mission, commander's intent, and key tasks...now execute and I will come for you on the objective after the mission is complete.
If you want we can walk through those things we can 'see' in the Bible that are certain and clear and those things that are not fully revealed.
