Rapture Sign
A Sign for
the Rapture?
by
Grant Phillips
Most people have an idea of the
coming Biblical judgment on earth, although
their skepticism may override their thinking on the matter.
It is portrayed on the evening
news and in the Hollywood movies.
Armageddon,
for example, is a term used often by the secular world, even though they have
little to no knowledge of the subject matter.
Rapture,
Tribulation, Armageddon, these words are thrown around like rice at a wedding,
usually in order to induce excitement or to make a point. I’m still speaking of the secular part
of society of course.
Unfortunately, many Christians
are no more educated on these terms than they.
Jesus told us in His Word that
there would be signs ushering in and included in the Tribulation that will be on earth (Matthew 24, et al).
The Tribulation is a commonly recognized name for Daniel’s Seventieth
Week, which is simply the remaining
seven years God promised Israel.
These remaining seven years will occur just prior to
Christ’s Second Coming to the earth (Matthew
24:29-31).
His first coming was to die on
the cross and leave an empty grave to make provision for all who come to Him in
belief to be spiritually born again (John 3).
His Second Coming is to put an end to the seventieth week, the Tribulation,
and rule the world for the next one
thousand years.
I understand that this is very
simply stated and basic, but my intention again is the Rapture.
The seven
years of Tribulation on this
earth is going to take place soon.
When? I don’t know.
I do know that there are so many signs that are
self-evident and exponentially increasing, it can’t be far off.
This period will be the most horrific time mankind
has every endured upon this earth.
It cannot be hell, for hell is far worse, but it
will seem like hell on earth.
Prior to this seven year period of judgment and
reconciliation, judgment for the world and reconciliation for Israel, Jesus
will remove all those who have put their trust in Him (Revelation
3:10, et al).
They are called Christians, His Church
and His Bride.
These are true believers, not those who espouse
Christianity for their convenience, but actually have put their trust in Jesus
Christ through their belief in Him, and have been saved by His grace.
By removing His Church He will end the dispensation of the Church Age and
return to Israel to complete the promises He made her.
Is there any sign, any prophecy,
anything that needs to happen before the Rapture
occurs, now that we understand what the Rapture
means? No.
The Rapture has always been an
imminent event, meaning that it is always looming and pending with sudden expectancy.
It
can occur at any time, and will be over within the “twinkling
of an eye” after it
starts.
There
will be no time to think, no time to call forth, “Take
me too!”
At the snap of a finger, God’s
in this case, the world will be thrust into the last seven years it has to exist, prior to the
thousand years where Christ will rule the earth as it should be, a time
called the Millennium, meaning “thousand
years.”
Two things will happen, in case
you haven’t noticed it yet, that will be so instantaneous and unchanging when the Rapture occurs.
In
the “twinkling of an eye” those
who know Jesus as their Savior will be transported to Heaven, and in that same “twinkling
of an eye” those who have
not trusted in Jesus will be left to endure all that the Tribulation has to offer.
I ask again. Is there anything that must happen
that could forewarn the world that the Rapture
is about to take place?
Is there something that the world can grab hold of
at the last minute, so they won’t miss it? No.
Here is where I find it
unfortunate that some prophecy students and/or scholars make one statement that
seems to nullify this thing about signs for the Rapture.
I am dismayed that some will say
that when the Gospel has been preached in all the world, then Christ will come
for His Church.
This is taken from Matthew 24:14:
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a
witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
They go on to state that in the
electronic age we live in with television, internet, travel, etc. we have
almost reached everyone and it won’t be long now.
My dear friends please pass the
word along that Matthew 24:14 has nothing to do with the Church Age.
The Church will be long gone at this point. This Scripture passage is
for those in the Tribulation.
Before
the Tribulation ends, the world will
hear the preaching of the “gospel of the kingdom.”
Then the end will come.
Notice four truths of this
verse:
“gospel of the kingdom” – the Gospel that
Jesus Christ is coming to reign (Millennium)
“shall be preached in all the
world” –
by 144,000 Jews, by two prophets, and one angel
“for a witness unto all nations” – all nations, and their peoples, that have been in
rebellion against God during the Tribulation
“then the end shall come” – the Second
Coming, when Jesus Christ will return with His Church (Bride) to end the seven year Tribulation period and usher in His one thousand year reign, the Millennium.
Notice the verses preceding and
following Matthew 24:14.
Jesus is talking about the seven
year period of Tribulation, not the
time prior to the Rapture, the
period we are now in, which is prior to the Tribulation.
However, notice this also, as I
have previously said.
Since we are seeing so many signs attributable to the Tribulation, which follows the Rapture, doesn’t that tell us that the Rapture could be close at hand?
How close? I haven’t a clue.
We’ll have to wait and see, but there are no signs for the Rapture, including Matthew 24:14.
It can happen at any time, and it will happen
without warning.
Are you struggling with a big
decision or wondering how your eternal future will play out?
Why not talk to the God of the
universe and let Him work in your behalf?
He
says, “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will
counsel you with my eye upon you" (Psalm
32:8).
Ask God to show you what to do.
Pray the following prayer:
“Heavenly
Father,
I admit that I am a
sinner and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to turn away from my
past sinful life and begin a new life with You. I receive Your free gift of
salvation.
Please forgive me. I now
receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe
and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the
dead.
I want to receive all
that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall call on the name of the
Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I believe and confess
that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no man comes unto
the Father, but by Him.
Lord Jesus, I pray and
ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank You that you
have given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am born again and I
am now a child of God.
Heavenly Father, thank You
for the gift of the Holy Spirit Who is in me now to help me do Your will for
the rest of my life. I surrender my life to You. I promise to study Your Word –
the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
.
If you have just put your trust in Jesus Christ,
you have been born into God’s family.
As a spiritual baby, you need to grow by feeding
on God’s Word – the Bible (1
Peter 2:2).
You must have a good modern translation Bible
and begin prayerfully reading it. Start in the New Testament, such as the
Gospel of John or Paul’s letters to the Ephesians.
As you read, ask two questions: “What are You, Lord?” “What do You want me to do?”
Also, you need to join a Christian fellowship
where the Bible is taught and where God is truly worshiped.
God bless you as you begin your new life with
Him!
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Days Of Elijah
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lyrics
These
are the days of Elijah,
Declaring the word of the Lord
And these are the days of Your servant Moses,
Righteousness being restored.
And though these are days of great trial,
Of famine and darkness and sword,
Still, we are the voice in the desert crying
"Prepare ye the way of the Lord!"
Behold He comes riding on the clouds,
Shining like the sun at the trumpet call,
Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.
These are the days of Ezekiel,
The dry bones becoming as flesh,
And these are the days of Your servant David,
Rebuilding a temple of praise.
These are the days of the harvest,
The fields are as white in Your world,
And we are the labourers in Your vineyard,
Declaring the word of the Lord!
Behold He comes riding on the clouds,
Shining like the sun at the trumpet call,
Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.
There's no God like Jehovah.
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah.
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah.
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah.
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah.
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah.
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah.
There's no God like Jehovah!
There's no God like Jehovah, hey!
Behold He comes riding on the clouds,
Shining like the sun at the trumpet call,
Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.
Behold He comes riding on the clouds,
Shining like the sun at the trumpet call,
Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.
Behold He comes riding on the clouds,
Shining like the sun at the trumpet call,
Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.
Behold He comes riding on the clouds,
Shining like the sun at the trumpet call,
Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.
Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hill salvation comes.
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