THE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE
There are lots of beliefs and speculations
when it comes to the rapture.
Some Christians believe in the pre tribulation rapture (the majority) while some believe in post tribulation rapture. (rapture before persecution and martyrdom) while the other group ( in minority) believe that Christians will be persecuted at the end times by the beast system before the second coming of Christ.
We are going to find out which doctrine is correct from the bible.
The pre- tribulation rapture is a manmade doctrine and it's not supported by the bible.
The bible tells us that in the last days men will not heed to sound doctrines, they would want to be entertained and want to hear what their itching ears wants. (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
Today our so called pastors have compromised the word of God for worldly pleasures. They say things that suit them and their members, they tell them "do not worry, you don't need to prepare yourself. Persecution will not come upon you, for you are God's children, it will fall upon those who do not believe in Christ".
Seriously? Where does it say in the bible that the sinners or evil ones will be persecuted?
And why should they be persecuted, when they are already with Satan?.
The bible says that Christians and followers of Jesus will be persecuted, because the world hates him ( Jesus) and they will hate us too. They persecuted Christ, they will persecute you too.( John 15:18-20)
Reasons For Persecution
To test us, refine us, make us pure and ready for the groom.(ps 66:10-12. Isah 48:10)
If you claim to be a Christian then you should be ready to carry the cross and follow him ( Luke 14:27)
Abraham was tested, Job was tested, and the Apostles
So many of us will be threatened with death, hunger etc...to see weather we will abandon the truth for worldly pleasures.
Those who overcame the beast and didn't receive his mark didn't love their lives even unto death (Rev 12:11)
For whoever shall lose his life shall gain it and whoever saves his life shall lose it (matt 16:25)
Today, some Christians are already facing tribulation, eg in China, in the northern part of Nigeria etc...some of them where told that tribulation will not come to them. But the reality is that they are facing it today, many of them are killed because of their faith while so many who where not prepared for the tribulation are giving up.
Very soon the body of Christ will face even worst persecutions. It is coming to the whole body of Christ, that is why we should start preparing ourselves today by studying the word of God and praying without ceasing asking for the help of the holy spirit, for we cannot do it on our own.
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (Rev 7:14)
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name`s sake. (Matthew 24:9)
Don't be surprised when your own immediate family will hand you over to the beast government to be killed or imprisoned because of your belief. A time will come when this will happen to God's remnants. Matthew (10:21)
The Beast will persecute and kill the remnant who refuse to worship him and take his mark.
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands. ( Rev20:4)
Christians who were termed heretics by the Roman Church system during the dark ages where persecuted and killed for protesting against the Church and standing for what is right. Surely another set of martyrs are coming and this will happen in the last days. Some Christians will be killed for refusing to take the mark.
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be kILLED AS THEY WERE, should be fulfilled. (Rev 6: 9-11)
The Doctrine of the Pre Tribulation rapture teaches that, at the second coming of Christ, that faithful Christians who have made themselves ready by walking with God will be raptured, and after the rapture takes place then the time of tribulation starts where the beast system will be set up and the beast will force those who where not raptures to receive the mark of the beast.
During this period people will have the opportunity to make amends, and redeem themselves with their own blood.
Satan and his fallen angels( demons) will be in charge of the earth, tormenting people.
Meanwhile the saved will be with Jesus during the one Thousand years reign (millennium)
Let's see what the bible says will happen at Christ second coming.
Revelation 19: tells us about the second coming of Jesus Christ and how he will punish the people who had received the mark of the beast, and how the beast and the false prophet will be cast into the lake of fire. (Verses 19-21)
What happens during the 1000 years reign?
Revelation 20:1-3 tells us that Satan will be put in chains until the 1000 years reign is over.
What happens to the beast and those who were not raptured to meet Christ in the clouds ?( those who received the mark of the beast)
Revelation 19:20-21
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
So, if the beast will be cast into the lake of fire, and the those who received the mark of the beast will all be killed, how then will the beast force them to receive his mark?
Revelation 20:5
But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.This is just too clear, " the dead lived not again until the 1000 years reign is over".
Who are those who will reign with Christ during the millennium?
And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Those who refused to take the mark of the beast.
So that means All Christians will be persecuted, those who refused to take the mark of the beast will be beheaded for their faith.
While those who take the mark of the beast because of worldly pleasure will be dammed.
Now, we know that when Jesus comes again that the dead in Christ shall rise first, and then the living righteous will be caught up to meet him in the clouds. (1Thesalonians 4:16-17) this is the first ressurection, for the second resurection is unto everlasting death.
Revelation 20:6
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
It will be a time of trial, and only those who have prepared themselves and trimmed their lamps that will make it.
There will be falsehood in the world to the extent that if God doesn't shorten the time of this period no one will be saved. For the devil can appear as an angel of light deceiving people Into believing a lie.
Why is pre-tribulation rapture dangerous?
Another, particularly damaging aspect of the worldly focus caused by buying into the false doctrine of pre tribulation rapture is that it has a tendency to cause believers to be complacent about personal tribulation.
This complacency in turn makes them vulnerable when particularly severe waves of testing hit. ( the time of trouble) The reason is simple enough: the belief that you personally will not have to experience the actual Tribulation, an event of severe testing which will come upon every believer in Christ.
Many people will miss heaven because of this doctrine if care is not taken.
I know of some persons who have gone down this positive road of seeking the truth and has always come to the same conclusion of accepting the truth, that the pre tribulation doctrine is wrong;
whereas those who are not concerned enough to investigate the issue or change their view in the face of overwhelming biblical evidence to the contrary demonstrate a love of manmade tradition and doctrines over loyalty to the word of God.
Reward For Those Who Will Make
1.They shall be saved when God's wrath will befall the earth. Those who have refused to accept the mark of the beast who are still alive
( off course not everyone will be martyred)
Will receive the seal of God that will protect them from the wrath of God that will befall those who have the mark of the beast ( psalms 91)
The wrath of God The seven plagues/ Vial will only fall upon those who have the mark of the beast
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. (Rev 9:4)
And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image. (Rev 16:2)
This is the trouble that will not befall Christians but only those who have worshipped the beast.
2.They shall be rewarded greatly in heaven and be with Christ eternally.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
(Matthew 5:12)
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.( Rev 2:10)
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himselfloy
all be with them, and be their God.
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (Rev 21:3-4)
Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life. ( John5:39)
Study to show yourselves approved (2Timothy 2:15)
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