And our door is always open to hear, to teach, to learn, to minister, and to be ministered toto the glory of Christ. We know Jesus knows every detailLord Jesus, let this article through the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-15), help your church get past the false message, no one but God the Father knows. Amen! Here are fun facts to encourage our 3 second friends and critics to go through the Timeline article and video tutorialAs mentionedprophecy writing skips around. But the textual and scholarly evidence on this question is overwhelming. Luke 21:36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. Revelation 7:14 also shows that the ones clothed with white robes are they who came out of great tribulation. The second phrase in Isaiah 61:2b, the day of vengeance of our God; is not going to be fulfilled until the End. The more of HIS truth we know, the greater our peace, and our burden to share His Salvation message and prophetic truth with others, so they can be ready. * Conversely. see GREEK exaiphnes. The Rapture is described primarily in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. Possibly being caught unaware? Thats all we ask. Although this text is usually typically taken to teach the "rapture" of believers to heaven when Christ returns, I tried to show that it teaches no such thing. The word of God is to be included as part of those spiritual things.. There He simply said "day that the Son of Man." The term "Son of Man" is a reference to Himself. 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. 21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto (into her). 37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. Obviously, only God can do this. Answer (1 of 2): He doesnt the word rapture isnt in the bible. Consider these topics: **Jesus uses the term before in Luke 21:12 in at least two ways. As such, both passages contain material that was completely unknown and unknowable at our human level, before Jesus revealed it to us. A statement that only our all-knowing Savior, God the Son, equal to God the Father, can truthfully make. In verse 26, Jesus resembled the days of Noah with His second coming: "And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. In this post I will address the other standard proof text for the rapture in popular eschatology, namely Matthew 24:37-41 (along with its parallel in Luke 17:35-37). Where is your faith? Arent we worthy to escape, as Born-Again Christians already? 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. It's a challenge and an encouragement for all who follow Jesus. There is a jump of 2,000 years within the single prophetic verse of Isaiah 11:4. The results? , these nearer events, which are about to befall the city, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Most Churches definitions are an instant or a flash of time like the flash of a camera. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Right! At Jesus' second coming, He brings the Saints (us) with Him and comes to the Mt. Will apathy or pride prevent the desire to research the information/articles that are presented here? If all believers are caught up during the Second Coming of Christ at the end of the Tribulation, then only unbelievers are left upon the earth. A controversial position we hold is a partial rapture position where only 50% of believers are raptured. In 1 Corinthians 12, God tells the Church that the Holy Spirit gives each believer a prominent Spiritual gift. In Amos 3:7, God reveals that it is His long-established tradition, or method of operation, to reveal to the affected population what He is going to do prophetically before He does it. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Our eternal life is something Christ speaks into existence just like He has spoke into existence, the second crossing of the Red Sea into (as of 2017, future) historical existence (Isaiah 11:11-16). Whether this world likes it or not, Jesus Christ will return to rapture his saints to God's kingdom. The term where we get the English "rapture" IS in the Bible. If I need help understanding prophecy, how do I know it is people like His Center that I should be going to for assistance?. while NOT contradicting other parts of Gods Word. What are the deceptions? Use tab to navigate through the menu items. ", http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.php. Jesus doesn't know the day and hour) should automatically be seen as suspect, and wrong. It's a hope to not give up, to keep following Jesus even when things get tough. The church will be safely whisked away and stand before the Son of Man while chaos and terrors . Bridgeway Bible Commentary. vss. Revelation 4-11 is a timeline of what takes place from the viewpoint of being in heaven. In the Jewish culture, the astronomical event, or idiom of the twinkling of an eye as defined through the Authors Jewish resources in Systematic Eschatology in brevity, is this: The twinkling of an eye starts when the sun visually touches the horizon on sunset, lasting until it disappears behind the horizon. 3 And He said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury (poverty) hath cast in all the living (everything) that she had. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. One purpose of the rapture is to give relief from the suffering and persecution after 7 years not to escape the suffering and persecution before it happens. My concern is that some in the church are getting there hopes up that they will not have to endure any tribulation. (This is also a powerful underscoring of the truth that all prophecy must be fulfilled). Also, God defines Bible prophecy not just as speaking about predicting the future; Bible prophecy is defined as God's ability to speak the future into existence. What do you gain? Man's Wrath to God. Just because Daniel chapter 12 follows chapter 11 in the text, does NOT necessarily mean that the time of fulfillment of Daniel 12s prophecies are after the time of fulfillment in Daniel 11s prophecies. If one denies that Matthew 24:36-25:30 pertains to the rapture, an enormous problem results, since Matthew 24:36-25:30 contains the only explicit biblical support for imminency. What do you gain? At that time, Jesus will return with great power to. For God, prophecy is speaking (creating) the future into existence. The following is in response to the initial question and to disprove that Luke 21:20-24 is referring only to the destruction of the Temple, and Jerusalem, in 70 A.D. When you count the number of verses used to describe what happens to the saints during the Tribulation (including the 144,000 sealed Jews in Israel), it is the same number of verses (17) as are used to describe all the other events of the Tribulation. Luke 14:19 "And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me. Then He begins a description of the persecution of Tribulation saints in Revelation 6:9, with the description of the fifth seal. So in heaven, just before the Great Tribulation begins, there are believers from all over the worldalready in heaven. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Remain confident in In Luke 4:18-21 (vs 19), Jesus read from a prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2 (vs 2a). Like this post? Yet, believers in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture believe there will be two Second Comings. Conclusion From Beware the Pseudo-Rapture Doctrine 4. Revelation 19:17-18 and Ezekiel 39:17-19 each describe a scene where birds will . And then follow the Holy Spirits leading. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of . The need to be born again through the blood of Christ, asking for the forgiveness of personal sins, and then following Christ daily, reading the Bible, praying for His will in our lives, praying for our family/Pastor/Government and Israel etc., going to church, getting in a Bible study small group, volunteering, donating of our first fruits, are all part of being Christ-like, and a path to being closer to Jesus. Because we have been looking at Luke's account and understand that Luke 21:28 wasn't meant for us, the church, but to the Jews at His Second Coming, I wanted to remind the body of Christ that we have so many other glorious passages of Scripture that speak to our hearts and spirits of Yeshua's soon-coming rapture of his watching and waiting bride. Everything He has prophesied about the End will also be fulfilled, exactly as He says. Life in the age to come is not a continuation of present earthly life, but is a different kind of life altogether (Luke 20:34-36; cf. The use of the word aiphnidios in the original Greek leaves no misunderstanding as to what the scripture is saying. Revelation 5:9 is significant, in that it shows Christians gathered in heaven just after Jesus (the Lamb) takes the End Time scroll from the hand of the Father, and just before the first seal of that End Time scroll is opened. For more information about the sheep and goat judgment visit, "When and where does the Goat and Sheep judgment occur?" This extraordinary incident was recorded by Josephus and Tacitus who lived during that period. As mentioned, we read in the Bible that only 50% of Believers (the overcoming Believers) are raptured, because they were aware of what to watch for, not corrupted, not lost in the blinded Laodicean Church, but praying and watching, at the right time, as Jesus instructed, etc. However, thats a contradiction of scripture because other scriptures tell us that the first resurrection doesnt happen until the end of the Great Tribulation period, so the question then is, what does this mean in Luke when it says that pray ye therefore that you would be counted worthy to escape these things and to stand before the Son of Man? 29 and 30 Jesus uses an analogy that is clearly understood. So which viewpoint best satisfies the standard of Colossians 2:9? As a Post Trib Believer, I did not think that it was a. Another Spoiler Alertthe Timeline article with video tutorial give the verses that take place between Luke 21:7-9 and Luke 21:10. Christ is not limited in Colossians 2:9, but is equal in all the fullness. vss. It is a Tribulation-Return passage. Read full chapter. Jesus first describes great events and developments in the first eight verses (the first four seals). When we discuss the End Times prophecies, we know that a Timeline map, if you will, is critical to understanding how everything fits without having to dismiss some verses or find some miracle explanation for them. What separates Jesus from us, in terms of prophecy, is not just the fact that He KNOWS the future as God; it's also the fact that Jesus is able to FULFILL those prophecies and make them happen! We each have our Spiritual gifts. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.". And, you dont have to rely on us to do that for you. And no human will be swept away up into the clouds to safety. "The one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). During the rapture, Overcomers are Caught Up, and then come back down to earth with Jesus at His Second Coming/Return of Christ after the trials/cleansing. For we do not know the time or the hour that we may die. The one example given above is very clear because Jesus openly shows us how this works, in a way we can all see. And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" 8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. Instead of being in the middle of an earthquake, maybe he finds shelter quickly or is in the next town over. Marriage and the resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40)Next a group of Sadducees came to Jesus with a question. There is not the slightest indication that the event in Luke 17:36 is secret. and using the events in the near future (70AD) as a . So where are we going with this point? Here are the open, public standards God has provided in His word, which should be used, to evaluate if we can truly assist you in understanding Bible prophecy: Use the Contact Us button on our website: HisCenter.com, Or use Private Messenger through Facebook: HisCenter.com on Facebook, If you dont believe in a Rapture, please find our position near the bottom of this article.*. We as humans are limited by time. So, the descriptions of the earthly catastrophes, persecutions, and the armies surrounding Jerusalem to destroy it, refer particularly to the destruction of the Temple, which represents the destruction of the world. 26 Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. It's the term "harpazo" in Greek and "rapio" in Latin. The event Jesus is describing is the Rapture, here also associated with the opening of a door. Our danger is, lest the day of death and of judgment should come upon us when we are not prepared. He was already the Suffereing Servantnow He will be the Conqering King. https://www.endtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Endtime-Small-Logo-Blue.png. The 50% that are not raptured have a very important role during the End Times and afterwards, as they will be instrumental in fulfilling Scriptural prophecy before and during the 1000 year reign of Christ on earth. And our faith suffers as a result. Luke 21:25-28. 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. We have already shown this with Jesus words in vs 12, . The second coming is quite different from Paul's description of being raptured in Corinthians. To believe that the Rapture can happen at any time, and could possibly happen out-of-the-blue, with no connection to surrounding events and with no advance notice at all from Godsuch a view of the Rapture goes directly against the spirit of Amos 3:7. Remember the following. In John 16:14, Jesus said this of God the Holy Spirit: He shall glorify me. One of the most widespread beliefs in the Church is that Jesus did not know the day and hour of His return, which we have covered several times now. They believe that this passage is saying that we could escape all of the tribulations spoken of earlier on in Luke 21, which would mean that Luke 21:36 is a reference to a pre-trib rapture. Yet when Jesus gathers the nations upon His arrival and . 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:36 ESV. And to discredit it, simply and only because it does not appear in that one single Codex of Alexandria, is most unreasonable and unjust to the weight of authority for its retention. 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Friends and criticsWe are each accountable for our actions and statements. The Timeline Chart gives more vss showing the differences and adding even more clarity. 20-24 For our 3 second friends and critics, Jesus says what will happen during a 3 year period of time, during the last half of Daniels 70th week, and just before the return of Christ (7th Trumpet, 7th Vial/Bowl, 3rd Woe). Anyone who misses the rapture won't find it interesting, since the grace of God won't be available to help anyone. The shortest time is 2 minutes near the equator. When God promises through predictive prophecy that we will be saved by calling on Christ (note the predictive prophetic language: "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord SHALL be saved"), our salvation is more than just something that is promised to us as a statement of knowledge; our salvation is also brought into existence by the spiritual Creative act of Christ alone. Jesus is credited in John 1:1-3 as being the Creator of all things ("Without Him was not anything made that was made"). John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word (Jesus), and the Word (Jesus) was with God, and the Word (Jesus) was God. Do our teachings and videos agree with other relevant Scriptures on the topics we are covering? JOHN 16:13. Mark 13:32, "No One Except The Father Knows? Holy Spirit, we pray asking for the fulfillment of your purpose as defined in John 16:13-15. 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Watch ye therefore, and pray always Perhaps we should connect , continually, with , watch, as it appears to be the most natural order. vs. 32 UNDERSTAND that, from the timing of Luke 21:7-9, . We, therefore, must take up our cross daily (die to our bias/selfishness/pride), to see how the Holy Spirit will guide into all truthand show us things to come! vs. 17 THEN, after those Christians that have died have their bodies miraculously put back together and raptured, or caught up to Him in the cloudsthen the Overcomers, which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with THEM in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Download our eBooks to read on your computers, phone, tablet, or eReader. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him. GUIDING US INTO ALL TRUTH, THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL SHOW US THINGS TO COME. Read the Timeline article to learn why it is over 3.5 years (meat and potatoes, not milk and cookies friends and critics). I don't spend time trying to discern when or if Christ is going to return soon. But Luke 17:35 is much more . We teach in agreement with Colossians 2:9, that Jesus deity was perfect when he was on the earth. Please tell me what this verse means Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. Again and again I see this verse associated with the Rapture but then that would imply if I dont live a godly life I could be passed by, right? First, Jesus is saying that the persecution of believers will occur before the other events of the Tribulation are completed, in terms of chronological time. I Corinthians 2:13 says we should be comparing spiritual things with spiritual as we follow God. A convict could not escape out of prison if he was never in prison. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Here are the key facts we have gathered up to this point: Luke 17:37 and Matthew 24:28 indicate that some will be sent to a place where birds will be flying over dead bodies. As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. When describing the Tribulation in Luke 21, Jesus begins by speaking of the great and miraculous events and signs that will happen throughout the Tribulation. When Jesus says He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8 & 11, 21:6 & 13)He has already created everything throughout timebecause HE IS NOT LIMITED! Many ask, "is the rapture biblical?" The short answer is yes! Well explain this in 3c below. After all, Jesus just gave information necessary to know when the end is near, and warned us that being caught up in indulgences, drunkenness and cares of this lifeindicates we have not been studying the signs Jesus told us about, and to watch for. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. 00:00. While we live in a world of 3 second attention spans, we must ask the reader to decide to do homework to learn the answer to the when question with certainty. These studies also cover the Rapture (removing the Church from earth to Heaven), the seven year Great Tribulation - concluding with Armageddon - and the return in great power and glory of Judge Jesus Himself. Psalm 22:15-18 speaks of Jesus when He would be on the cross; Psalm 22:27-29 takes us to the End and on into the Millennium. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed (surrounded) with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Use the Contact Us button on our website: Or use Private Messenger through Facebook: Mark 13:32, "No One Except The Father Knows? The first question I always get when I talk about teaching kids about the rapture is should we. . fill in more details. Verify what we are saying, according to the standards called for by the word of God. When you see His Center teach that Jesus was not ignorant of the day and hour of His return, do not evaluate our teaching based on what a majority of Christians believe. 9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by (but the end will not come immediately). Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, The China War and the Third Temple Excerpt. No wayit is so much more! To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, Then Jesus in Luke 4:21 regarding Luke 4:19 and Isaiah 61:2a says, . The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.". The sheep and goat judgment determines who will be allowed to enter Christ's millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:4-6). And as you read them, consider this issue: limiting the Savior, Jesus Christ. In fact, the exact same thing happens between Revelation chapter 11 and chapter 12even the numbers of the chapters are the same (as Daniel 11&12)! When miraculous signs are taking place in the skies such as vss 25-27 talk about, Jesus cant come as a thief then, the miraculous signs are fulfilling His Prophetic Word! After all, aren't we scaring them when we teach them about the rapture and end times. Jesus tells us to Prayindicates that Jesus is talking to Born-Again Believers, not the unsaved. THE RAPTURE, A SECRET UNTIL JESUS CHRIST REVEALED IT TO PAUL Attempting to argue against those who say Jesus never preached about the Rapture, people will take Jesus' words in Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-36 about individuals being taken away, and make them apply to people being taken to heaven in the Rapture. Are our friends and critics excited about looking Jesus in the eyes and being accountable to HIM for the heart attitude of saying, Jesus, YOU did not know! which is the result of an error in each Christians understanding of Gods Word, that too many chose NOT to investigate? It tears away at Jesus' unique ability to be the Creator of ALL things, including all prophetic things (John 1:1-3). What is the benefit of limiting/lessening THE Savior, Jesus Christ? After reading the articles in the link, and the verses above, because of the Holy Spirit, we can have full confidence in the voice of Jesus as we follow Him now through Luke 21. Link to the free book on our website: His Center Recommended Links. I wanted to go into a study on Luke 21: 36 to see if Jesus was really refering to a pre-trib rapture. By itself, this might not mean that the two people were men, for Greek (as in most languages) can use male words and pronouns to refer generically to "people" whether they are male or female. It carries over into a hangover that causes us to miss the total beauty of our Gospel salvation. Both tenses of the term before are being used in the one word before in Luke 21:12. These things take place after. No! This passage might sound like it is describing the Rapture but it isn't. Luke 20:36 (HCSB) For they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are sons of God, . The first three chapters of Revelation are letters that Jesus commands John to write to the main churches that they have established among the gentiles. The second coming of Jesus will be sudden, unexpected and unmistakable, like lightning flashing across the sky (Matthew 24:23-51, Mark 13:21-23, 13:32-37 Luke 17:20-37). This verse summarizes the sheep and goat judgment which He later describes in greater detail in Matthew 25:31-46. Jesus said, WATCH, PRAY that ye may be accounted worthy to escape. As thinking Christians, we would never support the mindless acceptance of potential terrorists into our Country without using our brains to evaluate who is coming in. During the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, chariots and troops of soldiers in their armor were seen running about among the clouds, and surrounding of cities. Luke 21:36New International Version. For our 3 second friends and critics, vss 10-19 take place right after the rapture (vss 12-19, then vss 10-11 according to Jesus). The destruction of the Temple did occur in 70 A.D. That is an historical fact. The truth of the rapture was a mystery that was revealed to us by the Apostle Paul. His wife Samantha maintains this site as well as their missionary outreaches. This was supposed to happen in the generation of his disciples (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21). Lets look. For instance, the creation in Genesis 1 is repeated without a clear timeline in Genesis 2. is luke 21:36 talking about the rapture. ALL things were made by Jesus, and without Jesus, nothing was made. How does this make sense? The following prophetic vss. Then He goes back to the beginning of the Tribulation, and describes the persecution of Tribulation saints. Spoiler alertthe order of these verses fits perfectly with how prophecy is written. Luke 21:36 says, "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." The instructions to watch and pray refer to us checking ourselves and making sure that we are ready. 21:36). Jesus shows us right here that there can be a gap of even 2,000 years that separates the first phrase from the second phrase within a single prophetic sentence. This vs. does NOT teach an any moment return of Christ during Pauls day, the writer of 1 Thessalonianswe trust the Holy Spirit has helped to clear this up as shared several times in this article. How does this belief benefit any believer in Christwho died for our sins? We must be prepared to go with him! It refers to the judgment of the Noahic flood where the unbelievers were taken in judgment and the 8 souls were kept safe and dry in the ark (1 Peter 3:20). Maybe the Christian resists the temptation to follow the false Messiahs and escapes them, allowing him to stand before the Son of man (Lk. The rapture wasnt about to happen, but the destruction of Jerusalem, of which He had just spoken, was (Luke 21:12-24). The best way to view our articles and Q&A. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. Print Email Jesus tells us when to "Look upfor your redemption draweth nigh" in Luke 21 (KJV) But first, three things to cover before we look at the 21st chapter of Lukeand what Jesus said. 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