Foreword to a work in progress:
The question of when the Rapture takes place is one of
the most divisive and controversial subjects of Christian
debate today. The tone of this debate has gradually deteriorated
to the base level of insults and character assassination.
Proponents of both sides are accusing the other of heresy.
Sadly, this is what it has come to.
After much reading and studying I have decided for myself
that the greatest likelihood is that the Rapture will occur
before the 7 year Tribulation spoken of in the Book of Revelation.
I have to insist that you give careful consideration to
arguments from both sides before drawing any of your own
conclusions.
Regardless of who is right we should agree that Jesus is
righteous and that salvation can only come through acceptance
of the final atoning sacrifice of Jesus dying on the cross
for our sins. Our salvation is not at all tied to
when the Rapture will occur. If we all lived our lives as
if the Rapture could happen at any moment then the world
would be a better place and we wouldn't have this debate.
The content of this web site is both original and borrowed.
Although much of the content is original I prefer to not
take any authorship credit since I borrow so much. When
it comes to the Gospel whats most important is sharing The
Word, rather than who wrote what.
One piece of advice for all is to shy away from the date-setters
who preoccupy themselves with trying to determine the 'day
and the hour' of our Lord's return. It is clear that we
will be witness to many signs in the Last Days that the
hour is approaching, but the Bible says "nobody, not
even the angels" know what that hour is.
My prayer is that the information shared on this web site
will be a blessing to those who need reasurrance that our
Blessed Hope is that Jesus Christ is returning for his loved
ones very soon.
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"About the time of the end, a body
of men will be raised up who will turn their
attention to the Prophecies, and insist upon
their literal interpretation, in the midst of
much clamor and opposition."
Sir Issac Newton
1642-1727
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"For all the saints and Elect of God
are gathered, prior to the Tribulation that
is to come, and are taken to the Lord lest they
see the confusion that is to overwhelm the world
because of our sins"
Ephraem
the Syrian, A.D. 373
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What should we do while we wait for the Lord's return?
- Keep God's Word, don't just read it
- Walk in the Light, separate yourself from the world.
- Please God by the way you live.
- Witness to others, like Enoch who was raptured, tell
people "the Lord is coming"
- Persevere, look forward, don't turn back to the life
you've left.
- Be Humble
- Be Holy
- Be Blameless, make every effort to stay blameless and
pure.
- Be Watchful for the return of the Lord.
- Pray always
"Dear God in Heaven, please help me to live my life
in such a way that it is pleasing to you. Please consider
me worthy to escape the time that is coming to test this
world. In the name of Jesus, my Lord, I pray. Amen."
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