What makes us, as believers, Above Tribulation when Christians all over the world are suffering, can you HONESTLY say that you have reached a point of complete CONFORMITY TO CHRIST'S IMAGE?
Have you been tried by fire, are you as fine gold? Consider these questions as we go into this...
First off, the whole idea of "Rapture" didn't even come about till the late 1800's, and didn't reach America till the 1880's! We all agree Christ is coming again, and it will be very soon!
Millions of Godly believers didn't hold to pre-tribulation rapturism for 1800 years! now that's a long time :)Such as :John Wesley, Charles Wesley, Charles Spurgeon, Matthew Henry, John Knox, John Hus, William Carey, John Caluin, Isaac Newton, George Whitfield, A.B. Simpson,George Mueller, John Newton, Jonathon Edwards, John Wycliffe, John Bunyan, & the list goes on, and on , and on :)
they had the same Word of God and yet NEVER came to this sort of conclusion. Nor did they believe in the doctrine of immanency( the belief that Christ could appear at ANY moment without the need for any kind of Prophesied event occurring first). You can read their writings for evidence. :)
The Great Tribulation is only 3 1/2 years.
Different from "tribulation"Trials/ Tribulation: Hard times, Lost your job, pet dies, lose a friend because of standards, cancer scares... etc, etc, etc...
Tribulation before Great Tribulation is also known as the "Birth Pangs", as my mom likes to put it,or the Beginning of Sorrows ( note Matt. 24 for those signs read to verse 8, then read on). Note, there is NO mention of the Rapture! :)
the church confuses tribulation w/ God's Wrath. The day of the Lord is God's Wrath, which he pours out at the end of the Great Tribulation. the word says that we will endure tribulation ( John 16:33, Acts 14:22, Rom. 5:3-5 and vs. 9, Rom. 12:12, 1 thess. 3:4, 2Cor. 1:4).
A lot of Believers are afraid of "Great Tribulation" or being tribulation saints. They Advocate Pre- Tribulation Rapture. The prophecy's speak of a great falling away of the faith at that time. :( . Can you stop for a moment and imagine all the believers that have put thier faith in the belief that they're gettin' out of here, and the disappointment they will feel when they witness the the Anti-Christ breaking the covenant of peace and setting up his image? Some will deny the faith completely, we know somone who told us personally that if Christ doesn't come and take us out by then their faith will be shaken! THIS IS A DANGEROUS DOCTRINE!!! We should be HUMBLY on our knees Repenting and preparing for the way that will be the most challenging in the History of mankind, yet instead we sleep saying wake me up with the trumpet blast cuz I'll be ready to go !
Some Argue that the church HAS to be gone because the Holy Spirit has left the Earth during the Tribulation period according to 2 Thess. 2:1-8 ( Specifically verse 7), speaking of the restrainer being removed ( i.e. The Angel Micheal).Has there been a mass falling away yet? the man of sin been revealed?According to the Strongs, "The letteth will let" of verse 7 in the greek is the word Katecho 2722# which means to Have, to hold fast, to retain, stay,take, withold.
Does this sound like the Holy Spirit? not at all, Orthodox as well as messianic scholars understand this verse well, as they understand the earliest writings in Aramaic, the equivalent word is the word for Micheal the Arch Angel who will leave his watch here on earth as Satan os before God's throne accusing God's people to a point that Micheal has torestrain him and permanently Kick him out of heaven. this is where the word comes in and says (Rev. 12:7-12 Please Read).
The Restrainer is Micheal. Not the Holy Spirit. this makes sense. If th echurch is gone & the Holy Spirit is gone How can ANYONE RECIEVE truth that leads to Salvation during the tribulation?A really goo reference book is The Pre-Wrath Rapture of the Church by Martin Rosenthal. Great book! :)
Please feel free to ask questions, or leave comments... God Bless :)
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Life is difficult, but we can help.
like i tell myself a lot, "Life is Hard." But, as young people we can help make it better. we are the future, we can make a difference, we could stop abortion, sex out of wedlock, lesbianism, gay rights, etc,etc,etc.
However, we need to stand together as one, as children of God, as a nation. we need to not be afraid to speak for what is right. We, as christians, CANNOT compromise our beliefs, we are called to be a light to the nations, a city set on a hill.
We need to speak, to stand out, to dress, act, talk different from everyone else.
I Love the Lord, and i want the world to see him in my life, to see that i'm different from them, that i have somthing special that they don't got.
I feel so complete because i've got him. He is so amazing. And i feel as though i've found somthing that takes years for most to find. They are looking for it, they Want it. we have it, but, we aren't sharing it with the world. This NEEDS to be shared!
if we were to tell just one person a day about Christ, don't you think it would make your whole day worth while? We need to start with the little things in life, before we can hope to change anything else...
However, we need to stand together as one, as children of God, as a nation. we need to not be afraid to speak for what is right. We, as christians, CANNOT compromise our beliefs, we are called to be a light to the nations, a city set on a hill.
We need to speak, to stand out, to dress, act, talk different from everyone else.
I Love the Lord, and i want the world to see him in my life, to see that i'm different from them, that i have somthing special that they don't got.
I feel so complete because i've got him. He is so amazing. And i feel as though i've found somthing that takes years for most to find. They are looking for it, they Want it. we have it, but, we aren't sharing it with the world. This NEEDS to be shared!
if we were to tell just one person a day about Christ, don't you think it would make your whole day worth while? We need to start with the little things in life, before we can hope to change anything else...
What! your life hard? oh, please...!
"Count it all joy my brethren, when ye face diverse trials and temptations."
We are to count it all joy when life gets tough. Read 1 Peter 4:12-16. If life is hard becaus ewe've commited a crime, then we aught to be punished and feel deeply ashamed.
But, if we are being persecuteed for the name of christ we are to be joyful. For he suffered for us, how can we expect to do less?
I once heard a man say, " If you don't know somone who hates you for your faith, you aren't doing somthing right." However, Jesus himself said to live peaceably with all men. Is this a contradiction of scripture? Absolutely not! We are to live as peaceably with our fellow men as possible, but, we are NOT to compromise on our beliefs and convictions.
Yahweh says to stand firm in the faith and trust of Jesus Christ. If the ONLY way to live peaceably with somone is to compromis....THen don't do it! But, be sure to return evil with blessings, and turn the other cheek.
Ok, now... " Life seems so hard, why do we have to bother with a lot of this stuff?" Well, i got somthing to say to that. there are people in North Korea that are being torn from their homes, thrown into prison, beaten severely, and even executed in Horrifiing ways, and all for their faith. Little children are running into the vast jungles and are either caught and killed, pounced upon and eaten by wild animals such as lions and tigers, Or are living in constant fear for their lives Every Day.
And we have the Audacity to say our lives are hard! we are so Self-centered (I'm including myself in that statement).
We could be passing out tracts, feeding the hungry, helping out at an orphanage or working at ahomeless shelter! And yet, we'd rather waste time sleeping or watching television, as mom and dad gaze at us to catch our eye balls when they fall out.
People! Get off your sofas, stop being depressed or just down right lazy, or even whatever you're doing that is not absolutely essential for life, and go tell somone about Christ, or even just leave a chick tract on your neighbors porch.
My friends, do you want to have to face God on judgement day and say you've been waiting for him on your couch in front of the tv! Listen to those in authority over you, those who encourage your life with Christ. Talk to your parents, teachers, believing friends, you are more than welcome to come and talk to me if you wish it. But, talk to those who Will SHARPEN you in the faith and love of Jesus Christ.
Study your bible daily, it's the best and most amazing gift you'll ever recieve.
"To him who has ears, let him hear"
We are to count it all joy when life gets tough. Read 1 Peter 4:12-16. If life is hard becaus ewe've commited a crime, then we aught to be punished and feel deeply ashamed.
But, if we are being persecuteed for the name of christ we are to be joyful. For he suffered for us, how can we expect to do less?
I once heard a man say, " If you don't know somone who hates you for your faith, you aren't doing somthing right." However, Jesus himself said to live peaceably with all men. Is this a contradiction of scripture? Absolutely not! We are to live as peaceably with our fellow men as possible, but, we are NOT to compromise on our beliefs and convictions.
Yahweh says to stand firm in the faith and trust of Jesus Christ. If the ONLY way to live peaceably with somone is to compromis....THen don't do it! But, be sure to return evil with blessings, and turn the other cheek.
Ok, now... " Life seems so hard, why do we have to bother with a lot of this stuff?" Well, i got somthing to say to that. there are people in North Korea that are being torn from their homes, thrown into prison, beaten severely, and even executed in Horrifiing ways, and all for their faith. Little children are running into the vast jungles and are either caught and killed, pounced upon and eaten by wild animals such as lions and tigers, Or are living in constant fear for their lives Every Day.
And we have the Audacity to say our lives are hard! we are so Self-centered (I'm including myself in that statement).
We could be passing out tracts, feeding the hungry, helping out at an orphanage or working at ahomeless shelter! And yet, we'd rather waste time sleeping or watching television, as mom and dad gaze at us to catch our eye balls when they fall out.
People! Get off your sofas, stop being depressed or just down right lazy, or even whatever you're doing that is not absolutely essential for life, and go tell somone about Christ, or even just leave a chick tract on your neighbors porch.
My friends, do you want to have to face God on judgement day and say you've been waiting for him on your couch in front of the tv! Listen to those in authority over you, those who encourage your life with Christ. Talk to your parents, teachers, believing friends, you are more than welcome to come and talk to me if you wish it. But, talk to those who Will SHARPEN you in the faith and love of Jesus Christ.
Study your bible daily, it's the best and most amazing gift you'll ever recieve.
"To him who has ears, let him hear"
He is beautiful...
You notice when somone you like (like a close friend) enters a room, the whole room looks more inviting and welcome. When you enter somone's house, and you don't know anyone other than the host at the party, and the host comes to the door and greets you, don't you feel so much more comfortable?
"He is beautiful"... I love that song. My Saviour is Beautiful, and he's always standing at the door waiting to greet me and pull me in.He makes me feel welcome in His house. He introduces me to all kinds of people he cares about.
When I look at this life, and things seem so grim, I look for His presence through it all, and i am no longer troubled.He is so beautiful to me that once He's been spotted everything looks so much more welcoming. Where can darkness hide once the light has entered in?
He is Beautiful Sweet, sweet song.He is beautiful sweet, sweet song,You are beautiful sweet, sweet song,And i'll sing it again...I LOVE YOU LORD!!! AMEN!!!?!!!?!!!
"He is beautiful"... I love that song. My Saviour is Beautiful, and he's always standing at the door waiting to greet me and pull me in.He makes me feel welcome in His house. He introduces me to all kinds of people he cares about.
When I look at this life, and things seem so grim, I look for His presence through it all, and i am no longer troubled.He is so beautiful to me that once He's been spotted everything looks so much more welcoming. Where can darkness hide once the light has entered in?
He is Beautiful Sweet, sweet song.He is beautiful sweet, sweet song,You are beautiful sweet, sweet song,And i'll sing it again...I LOVE YOU LORD!!! AMEN!!!?!!!?!!!
What is life?
What is life, but a vapor in the wind?
To the world, this life is all there is. There is no point or special purpose for man. We're just here because a bunch of non-existent particles ran into each other resulting in a big BANG! which created all life over millions and millions of years. If you view life from that perspective, there's really no reason for you to bother with friends, relationships with one another, let alone a God that may or may not exist.If everyone believed this, our world would go into absolute CAOS!!! No one would care about right and wrong, Morality, No one would mess with helping the Poor & Needy, or the orphaned AIDS victims. Why should they? What would be the point in the first place, everyine's gotta die some day right?
But, if you look at it from a biblical view, God made life, God made man in His image, God has appointed certain people for specific tasks.He saved Moses from the wrath of Pharoah, Because he had a purpose for him. He saved Noah and his family, Because He had a design for their lives. He allowed the priests to bring the book of the law to King Josiah so He could turn the people of Judah back to God. THis list is just endless!He has also ordained young people NOW a days for special tasks, but YOU must yield to His will, "Abba, Father, Not my will, But thy will be done."-Jesus.
You must honour Him and give him the honour and the glory for every good thing, so that He may work through you. He has given us freedom of choice as well as our own reasoning abilities. Therefore, He will not make you do somthing you are unwilling to do, even though He does have the power to do so. He will give you a choice, if you submit to his will you will most likely experience VERY HARD TIMES, but He PROMISES to bring us through.Also, if you are a believer,we have an ETERNITY to spend with Him when we die, But the unbelieving have NOTHING to look forward to.God has made a way for them, but they need us to reveal it to them. How can you hear somthing if no on e speaks it? You must speak the truth, or they will never know it. Do you want to have the guilt of their souls on your heart, Because you didn't speak?"He who has an ear, let him hear."
To the world, this life is all there is. There is no point or special purpose for man. We're just here because a bunch of non-existent particles ran into each other resulting in a big BANG! which created all life over millions and millions of years. If you view life from that perspective, there's really no reason for you to bother with friends, relationships with one another, let alone a God that may or may not exist.If everyone believed this, our world would go into absolute CAOS!!! No one would care about right and wrong, Morality, No one would mess with helping the Poor & Needy, or the orphaned AIDS victims. Why should they? What would be the point in the first place, everyine's gotta die some day right?
But, if you look at it from a biblical view, God made life, God made man in His image, God has appointed certain people for specific tasks.He saved Moses from the wrath of Pharoah, Because he had a purpose for him. He saved Noah and his family, Because He had a design for their lives. He allowed the priests to bring the book of the law to King Josiah so He could turn the people of Judah back to God. THis list is just endless!He has also ordained young people NOW a days for special tasks, but YOU must yield to His will, "Abba, Father, Not my will, But thy will be done."-Jesus.
You must honour Him and give him the honour and the glory for every good thing, so that He may work through you. He has given us freedom of choice as well as our own reasoning abilities. Therefore, He will not make you do somthing you are unwilling to do, even though He does have the power to do so. He will give you a choice, if you submit to his will you will most likely experience VERY HARD TIMES, but He PROMISES to bring us through.Also, if you are a believer,we have an ETERNITY to spend with Him when we die, But the unbelieving have NOTHING to look forward to.God has made a way for them, but they need us to reveal it to them. How can you hear somthing if no on e speaks it? You must speak the truth, or they will never know it. Do you want to have the guilt of their souls on your heart, Because you didn't speak?"He who has an ear, let him hear."
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