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. If so, why? For instance, the creation in Genesis 1 is repeated without a clear timeline in Genesis 2. Mark 13:32, "No One Except The Father Knows? ADDING to previous points on HOW prophecy is written; a perfect example from Jesus! Spoiler alertthe order of these verses fits perfectly with how prophecy is written. Second, Jesus is using before in the sense of saying that the persecution of believers will be at the forefront, or more important, than the other miraculous events and signs of the Tribulation. Find & sort all our resources. The term where we get the English "rapture" IS in the Bible. Speaking to a Gentile Audience. These things take place after. Instead of being in the middle of an earthquake, maybe he finds shelter quickly or is in the next town over. The Rapture is described primarily in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. Holy Spirit, we pray asking for the fulfillment of your purpose as defined in John 16:13-15. If were believing something that is in contradiction to a direct statement of Scripturewell, friends and critics, its not the Scripture that needs to change. Our danger is, lest the day of death and of judgment should come upon us when we are not prepared. When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So, God gives each Christian the ability to bless others with their specific giftlogically, God also gives some, the ability to understand His prophetic Word, blessing others. For God, prophecy is speaking (creating) the future into existence. Stay with us briefly for the foundation, before the meat and potatoes. There are other verses and passages we believe bring out the Rapture as well. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting (indulgences), and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. 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. The use of the word aiphnidios in the original Greek leaves no misunderstanding as to what the scripture is saying. 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. Remember our controversial partial rapture position??? "Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:36). (Luke 21:36). Colossians 2:9 says that all the fullness of the Godhead was in Jesus, bodily. March 19, 2020 Matthew does not record Christ's answer to the first question but does record the answers to questions (2) and (3) which both deal with the second coming of Christ. Many Christians assume He's describing the rapture and . You will not find the word "rapture" in the Bible. and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? 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? This doesnt make senseunlessitem c. below. Anyone who misses the rapture won't find it interesting, since the grace of God won't be available to help anyone. *IT IS KNOWN AS THE WRATH OF GOD. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. 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. We must understand the timing of different prophecies by looking at the details in the passages, comparing them to other related prophetic passages, and making sure nothing contradicts any other part of Scripture, as mentioned. The Ark went up during the judgements, and then came back down to earth at the conclusion of the trial/cleansing. 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. Can the Bible be any clearer about His/Jesus Deity being equal to God? Daniel 12:4. When Luke 17:34 says, "one will be taken and the other left," the words "one" and "other" are both masculine. INTRODUCTION. It reflects back on the carrion birds eating the dead bodies of those who were judged (Matthew . Revelation 20:1-5, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Ezekiel 11:20 and Zechariah 14:8-11. 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. In Christ dwells ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. There is no judgment, no punishment, and it will be a glorious day for all believers. Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, The China War and the Third Temple Excerpt. Luke 21. For more information about the sheep and goat judgment visit, "When and where does the Goat and Sheep judgment occur?" To say that Jesus does not know the day and hour actually subjects a person to multiple counts of wrongdoing in regard to the purity and truth of the Bible: The notion that Jesus does not know about the day and hour is a vicious, insidious injection of poison that seeks to tarnish and pervert the entire nature of Christ and the nature of our relationship to Him. The second phrase in Isaiah 61:2b, the day of vengeance of our God; is not going to be fulfilled until the End. Thus, Jesus didnt include 2b, otherwise He couldnt say Luke 4:21. Could a limited Jesus who doesnt knowteach the exact timing and the events of Luke 21, AND tell us WHEN to look up, for when these things happen, our redemption draweth nigh? The rapture, often referred to as God graciously removing Overcomers from the trials/cleansing/judgements on the earth, is also seen in the account of the flood. It is true that somewhere there will two people together and one is taken while the other is left, however, that is not what is spoken of in Matthew 24 because of the context. And our door is always open to hear, to teach, to learn, to minister, and to be ministered toto the glory of Christ. If we tell Jesus He doesnt knowhow can He tell USwhat TO know? Jesus now sums it up with verse 28, which is the calling for us to know what to watch for related to the timing of the rapture (caught up)that takes place before Luke 21:10, and after a period of time that follows Luke 21:7-9. We know the vss related to, He comes like a thief in the night etc., but can such verses contradict Luke 21 and what Jesus just taught us? Luke 17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Now, the emphasis in Luke 21:21 on fleeing Jerusalem when it is about to be trodden down by the Gentiles (Lk. The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word about. Revelation 19:17-18 and Ezekiel 39:17-19 each describe a scene where birds will . It carries over into a hangover that causes us to miss the total beauty of our Gospel salvation. 21:36). ALL things that the Father has are mine (Jesus). The extremely short version requires that we understand the History as to when the words were writtenThe thief in the night is part of the Jewish Culture and the Fall Festivals, and is directly related to how the High Priest would come like a thief to the other Priestsmeaningif the lower Priests were not ready for the arrival of the High Priest, because they were not watching at the right timethose Priests were cast out into the street with only their undergarments (meaning their clothes were taken from them like a thief). Jesus tells us to pray always, that we may be counted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and worthy to stand before the Son of man. Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: vss. We also know of only one other major figure in History who taught the same way. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.. It is a Tribulation-Return passage. J.A. Luke 20:36 (HCSB) For they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are sons of God, . Another Spoiler Alertthe Timeline article with video tutorial give the verses that take place between Luke 21:7-9 and Luke 21:10. Does the account of the Flood align with a rapture viewpoint? 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. For our friends and critics following the Holy Spirits guiding (John 16:13-15), click on the link above in e and the accompanying video tutorial on the page, to see how the Holy Spirit will lead into all truth. No, Luke 21:36 is a warning that we should continue to pray, be vigilant about turning away from sin, and try to remain holy. Luke 21:25-28. Only the World and Satan are constrained by time. It is also interesting that when Jesus revealed truth about the Tribulation to John in the book of Revelation (see Revelation chapters 6-7), Jesus used the same pattern that He used in Luke 21! The timing of a prophetic passage is determined by the details described within that passage. Then, in Revelation 12-16 it starts over again from the viewpoint of being on earth. In both Luke 21 and Revelation 6-7, Jesus expresses the thought that for Him, the persecution of Tribulation saints is the most significant, or important aspect of the Tribulation, even more important than the other dramatic and miraculous events. 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. Jesus answered, "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures would gather." Jesus' reply clearly indicates judgment. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Knowing the angle of the sun related to your position on the earth, we can approximate the time in minutes using 2/cos (a), as long as you're not too near the poles. So which viewpoint best satisfies the standard of Colossians 2:9? The sheep and goat judgment determines who will be allowed to enter Christ's millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:4-6). Friends and criticsWe are each accountable for our actions and statements. There is NO warning, NO series of events, NO . (John 14:6). This seems to be confirmed in Luke 21:36 where Jesus gives advice to pray always to be counted worthy to escape these coming horrors and to stand before the Son of Man. Remember vs. 13 Jesus said ALL truth, just like Colossians 2:9, ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. 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! Jesus created time and is outside of the restrictions thereof. John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word (Jesus), and the Word (Jesus) was with God, and the Word (Jesus) was God. Daniel 11 ends with a description of the Antichrists demise in verse 45; Daniel 12:1-2 takes us back to a time several years earlier (or even a millennium earlier), when the resurrection of the saints occurs. ANSWER:Yes, some people do believe that it is speaking of a pre tribulation rapturesome people will be caught away and will not be here on the earth during the great tribulation period. 40 years, wandered in the wilderness, Joshua 5:6. vs. 33 Jesus tells us that heaven and earth shall pass away: but His words shall never pass away. 3 All things were made by him (Jesus); and without him (Jesus) was not any thing made that was made. 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. . vs. 13. Colossians 2:9, For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. More fascinating is that Revelation 6-7, in its description of the Great Tribulation, also reflects the spirit of Jesus use of the word before (in terms of importance) in Luke 21. We have already shown this with Jesus words in vs 12, . The Timeline Chart gives more vss showing the differences and adding even more clarity. Jesus said these things in 32 AD. We are not destined for wrath. Understand 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 NKJV Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. fill in more details. There is not the slightest indication that the event in Luke 17:36 is secret. 29 and 30 Jesus uses an analogy that is clearly understood. Link to the free book on our website: We are told, for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.. Where is your faith? Download our eBooks to read on your computers, phone, tablet, or eReader. vss. Watch ye therefore, and pray always Perhaps we should connect , continually, with , watch, as it appears to be the most natural order. I Corinthians 2:13 says we should be comparing spiritual things with spiritual as we follow God. Antichrist being "revealed, who is the Antichrist? 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. TEXT. So they obviously had to have been in it in the first place. Should any one gift be looked down upon as each blesses the Body of Christ? The true church, the "born again" believers that make up the body of Christ, is spiritually awake and will have the strength (worthiness) to escape all these things that are going to take place. "The one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). God does NOT always speak in the way we are used to hearing. 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. 25:31-46. God always gives a warning or a heads up; a prophecy is never fulfilled completely out of the blue. This was supposed to happen in the generation of his disciples (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21). and using the events in the near future (70AD) as a . Likewise, why do we allow this heresy to immigrate into our faith? 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! 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.*. 24:13, 22) and, as Tribulation survivors, stand before Christ as "sheep" (Mat. Yes, God is gracious, and ultimately we as believers are no longer under condemnation, as Romans 8:1 says. 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. Do not evaluate those views by the credentials you haveor by the credentials we have. The first question, referring to the destruction of the temple, is answered in Luke 21:20-24 by a prophecy which was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. If you don't believe in a Rapture, please find our position near the bottom of this article. All. And our faith suffers as a result. *THE BACKGROUND OF THE TEXT IS THE TIME OF TRIBULATION. Right! The view that Jesus was ignorant of the day and houror the view that Jesus deity was perfect, and that He DID know the day and hour? Back to the example, when you hear us present the idea that Jesus knew the day and hour of his returnand that there is a perfectly acceptable and Biblical way to understand Mark 13:32, so that Jesus does not have to be ignorant of the day and hourhow does our viewpoint measure up to other relevant Scripture? 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. AMEN!!! 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Then He begins a description of the persecution of Tribulation saints in Revelation 6:9, with the description of the fifth seal. I do know I feel a great deal of stress inside every time I read it as I become afraid that I wont be acceptable when the Lord comes for His Church. For example, it is important to notice that in Luke 17:22 we are told that Jesus referred to the "days of the Son of Man," and He did it again in Luke 17:30. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY we can learn HIS timing of His prophecies. The second coming is quite different from Paul's description of being raptured in Corinthians. This great work of God is leading us to the end of this age when Christ will return to rapture the Christians, and then set up His earthly kingdom for the Jews. Many ask, "is the rapture biblical?" The short answer is yes! All rights reserved. James warns that after the saints pass through a door into heaven, they will come before the Judgment Seat of Christ (James 5:8-9). The Codex Basilianus, in the Vatican, contains it. We grow food to support a community, build and repair homes, and support the poor, widows, and the fatherless. What is the definition of, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye? 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. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. 34-35 would be taken. Even if you are a preterist, and date Revelation to late 62 A.D. it was still ten years later. Then based on that, decide if you should include us as one of your resources with which you understand Bible prophecy. At the last trump: Systematic Eschatology page 32 First off, 1 Corinthians was written in 52-53 A.D. and therefore, cannot be referring to any of the trumpets of Revelation, since Revelation would not be written for another 40 years. Copyright 2023. It says, There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. So God makes a way of escape so that we are able to bear what we are going through. We KNOW Christ was/is/never will be limited, and we will kneel before Him believing such. Perhaps this is part of what Revelation 19:10 means when it declares, for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.. 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.". 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). WE need to align with Gods truth, and understand the meaning of, He comes like a thief in the night. Right? 36-41. He truly is that infinitely perfectas the Son of God. Jesus tells us what the Holy Spirit hearsthe Holy Spirit will glorify Christ, receive from Christ and show it to us. 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. Both Revelation 4-11 and 12-16 are giving details about the same events, from different perspectives. Escape all these things, then, could be a reference to Gods guiding and protecting hand for His people. His wife Samantha maintains this site as well as their missionary outreaches. 1 Cor. To be accounted WORTHY to ESCAPE all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. It tears away at Jesus' unique ability to be the Creator of ALL things, including all prophetic things (John 1:1-3). As always, Geronimo Stilton's adventures are amusing and exciting for younger readers. (34 I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed. He was using the vulture / carcass analogy to say that each group will gathered in the place where they belong. All we ask is that you evaluate our viewpoints on prophecy according to the three solid Biblical criteria that God has given to all of us, the three criteria we just listed above. vs. 14. Sign up for our free daily newsletter. Answer (1 of 2): He doesnt the word rapture isnt in the bible. Luke 21:7-36 New King James Version The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age 7 So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? 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. Or the idea that Jesus deity was fully perfect? The Timeline link will help, and has a video tutorial to accompany it. Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. While rhetoricalthe answer is NO! According to the law of Moses, if a man died childless, his brother was to have a temporary marital relationship with the widow for the purpose of producing an heir (Deuteronomy 25:5-6). The Widow's Offering. The implication of this belief is that Jesus was less than perfect in His deity when He was on the earth. 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. The event Jesus is describing is the Rapture, here also associated with the opening of a door. Luke 21:25 Meaning of And There Shall be Signs in the Sun . 4 In him (Jesus) was life; and the life (Jesus) was the light of men. Whatever Christ meant, the text does not have to mean a pre-tribulational rapture. If were believing something that is in contradiction to a direct statement of Scripturewell, friends and critics, its not the Scripture that needs to change. Jesus never teaches Imminence or the any moment rapture or that from the days of Christ, we should always be ready and watch. BOTH parts are essential for there to be a Bible prophecy. 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). Bridgeway Bible Commentary. 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? First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. If we are going to argue that Satan had a short time left when Jesus was born 2,000 years ago, then there is very little in Gods word that we can be sure of. Which is how Jesus can tell us WHEN to. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. A statement that only our all-knowing Savior, God the Son, equal to God the Father, can truthfully make. Jesus is credited in John 1:1-3 as being the Creator of all things ("Without Him was not anything made that was made"). The results? And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. So since we cannot take some scripture and disannul other scripture, and the scriptures clearly teach that the first resurrection happens immediately after the tribulation, then we know there is not a pre tribulation rapture. "The one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). 30; Lucas 21:25-27) e consequentemente rejeitam tambm a promessa do arrebatamento como escape da grande tribulao para os verdadeiros crentes ( Lucas 21:36; 1 Tessal. Man's Wrath to God. 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 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. It occurs in the context of the judgments at the second coming not the rapture of the church. The only question you must ask yourself is this: Which idea most fully glorifies Jesus: The idea that His deity was less than perfect. 17 And ye shall be hated of (by) all men for my name's sake. Seiss, a very prominent and still-respected commentator from the 19th Century, wrote the following on page 139 of his book, The Apocalypse: They are not unfilled beings, but ransomed sinners; for they give honor to Christ for redeeming themThou redeemed US by thy blood. Here is Seiss footnote on why the word us is used in Revelation 5:9: Some critics and expositors have rejected this (US), for the reason that it is omitted in the Codex Alexandrinus, and in the Ethiopic version; though the latter is not much more than a loose paraphrase. The pattern of Jesus description of the Tribulation in Revelation 6 is exactly the same as in His description of it in Luke 21! There is a jump of 2,000 years within the single prophetic verse of Isaiah 11:4. 21:24), is probably so specific as to only be referring to the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD. LUKE 21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains Again, there is exegetical evidence, but again, we are not 'arguing' the case, merely presenting a pre Tribulational view. How does this make sense? Jesus was born 2,000 years ago. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. God always gives a warning or a heads up; a prophecy is never fulfilled completely out of the blue. Prophecy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, Mercy, Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healings, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing between spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues, Whoever speaks, Whoever renders service. 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