I mighteth cometh ye thou that is not saith unto thus.
Mat 24:38No disrespects but one suspects you have had a very sheltered upbringing.
I work for the Correctional and Social Services. I work in the ‘real’ world!
I can tell you that the average ‘non-believer’ on seeing his neighbour disapear would not even stop to think where they went to. They would probably keep an eye on the empty house to see if it is worth burgling. Or if the car is worth pinching before some other smart person pinches it.
Tell them that and they would die with laughter.
But as for ‘turning from their sins’, they do not even believe in such a concept. Sins are the foolishness of believers. Smarter folk don’t sin, they just take advantage of opportunities.
Some Church, probably be organised along the lines of the average ‘Hells Angels’ or ‘Outcast Chapters’. There would indeed be sacrifices: human sacrifices. The only collection that would be taken up would be ‘used kneedles’ and any spare cannibis
THE Church got raptured not a form of godliness.
Jimcrae, shame on you, tut tut tut!
If THE Church got Raptured, then it’s no longer here. It doesn’t matter how you define it; it’s gone; it went to Heaven.
I find more evidence for Purgatory in Scripture than for the pretribulation rapture.
It’s okay - I’ve got Mary and the Saints.What with all the ‘comings and goings’ the Lord will be quite busy, so don’t trouble HIm unless you really need to
What you don’t understand is the true church is built on the Faith in Jesus alone. This faith comes from the Word of God. Walk in this faith and not by sight. It is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
You should have Jesus. Mary can’t help you.I find more evidence for Purgatory in Scripture than for the pretribulation rapture.
It’s okay - I’ve got Mary and the Saints.
Mary says to me, “Do whatever He tells you to do.” (John 2:5) She also teaches me about His human and divine nature. So, you see, she helps me a great deal, and to have Mary is to really have Jesus - not just my own ideas about Jesus (which could be false, since I am not personally infallible), but the real Truth about Him.
Exactly, and definitely take her advice.Mary says to me, “Do whatever He tells you to do.” (John 2:5) She also teaches me about His human and divine nature. So, you see, she helps me a great deal, and to have Mary is to really have Jesus - not just my own ideas about Jesus (which could be false, since I am not personally infallible), but the real Truth about Him.
If the Church is faith in Jesus alone, then what was Raptured prior to the Tribulation (which has been upon us for quite some time now) was faith in Jesus alone.
I dined with Him just this morning, and I’m doing His work even as I type this note.
Those believers left in the last days.
There will still be Bibles everywhere for people to read and get to know Jesus. Many churches have left material for those who will be left behind. People who have Christian friends will also know what happened.
Actually, the tribulation is God’s wrath; judgement. The Great tribulation as described starts at 3 1/2 years into the tribulation.
Remember, it’s God’s wrath on the unbelievers not Satan’s wrath. Believers in Christ are spared. People who turn to Jesus during the tribulation will most probably be executed.
The means has not been raptured. There will still be bibles everywhere. You obtain faith by the Word of God. Not by traditions. (You don’t have to dispute this. I already know your position on your traditions. We can dispute them in another thread)
Yes, He has. Numerous times. He spared them when He split the Red Sea, He spared them when Noah built the Ark, He spared them when He sent Jesus to the cross. Now, it’s time for judgement.
If the Church is gone, then there are no believers.
No, they can’t, since the means to comprehend what is written in the Bibles will be gone. It’s been Raptured away. Doesn’t exist on the earth any more.
The Judgement Day will not take place until after the destruction of the whole earth. Up until that moment it continues to be the Age of Mercy.
None of them were ever spirited away before the trouble came. They had to pass through the trouble in order for God to take them out of it.
Yes.
Not really. Here’s where my explanation gets hairy. Let’s take you for example, I’ve told you about the rapture and you don’t believe it. However, you will already know what to do when this event occurs. What you do is drop everything you’ve been taught about your religion and turn to Jesus in Faith. Read your Bible and develop a personal relationship with Jesus. (That’s a hard one to swallow I know).
Not so. That’s your religion talking.
Not so, the tribulation is God’s Wrath. Jesus will return with His church in the Mt of Olives. Satan is bound for a 1000 years and then let loose.
Then why bother with a Judgement Day?
The thousand years are long since over; Satan is already loose. We are already in the time of the Tribulation.
You don’t have to believe me, just remember what I said.Then why bother with a Judgement Day?
The thousand years are long since over; Satan is already loose. We are already in the time of the Tribulation.
And by the way, I have a more personal relationship with Jesus than someone like you can even imagine.
