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One Shall Be Taken And The Other Shall Be Left Behind – Can The Rapture Occur At Any Time?
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One Shall Be Taken And The Other Shall Be Left Behind
Mark 13:24-27 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
Christ made it very clear that after the tribulation He would gather all of the elect together. It would be unnecessary to gather the heavenly host, if it were not for the fact that they also were to reign on earth with Him.
After this great tribulation we will receive a kingdom that cannot be moved (Rev 8:12; 9:2; Heb 12:28).
The verses below from Isaiah speak of quite a different atmosphere on planet earth at His second coming. You may want to read this entire chapter as it paints an awesome picture of the future.
Isaiah 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
There is no doubt that the Millennium, with Jesus reigning will involve quite a spectacular transformation. Also it fulfills one of the desires that the believer prays for as taught to us by Christ …thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven…
Isaiah 65:25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
Satan is the god of this world that is to be destroyed. How then can we put so much emphasis on the illusion of security, through the accumulation of material things that perish? All who love this present world, and are not rich towards God will be taken, and will not inherit the new earth.
Isaiah 65:22 They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
The elect inherit the restored earth and they will enjoy the fruits of their labor, peace instead of war, and joy instead of sorrow. One shall be taken to be destroyed, and the one given the title of God’s elect, is left behind. We will be gathered together to meet Christ and all those that He brings with Him.
Matt 24:37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
As it Was in The Days of Noah So Shall it Be When Jesus Returns One Shall Be Taken
In the days of Noah the earth was filled with violence, and all flesh was destroyed except for eight people. Upon Christ’s second coming, it will be as it was in the days of Lot and Noah; One shall be taken to inherit destruction. This is the unfortunate fate for all who have not found protection in Christ.
Matt 24:39-40 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
When Christ returns a second time, one shall be taken, but not to heaven. They are actually taken to Hell, to await the final judgment after the 1000 year reign of Christ. Those left behind remain on earth; this is the exact opposite of what the pre-tribulation rapture movement teaches. It is simply amazing how many buy into this grievous fable.
John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
There is not one Bible verse that suggests we are ever to go up to heaven with resurrected bodies. This transformation happens at the last trumpet judgment when the Elect reign with Christ on a new earth.
Rev 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
When our inheritance or treasure is mentioned in association with Heaven, it always refers to one of two promises; the crown of righteousness (our Salvation) is given to the Elect at His second coming, when He returns from Heaven; the New Jerusalem which comes down from Heaven, represents our final dwelling place with Jesus after the millennium reign on earth (1 Thes 4:15-17).
2 Tim 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
The apostle Paul clearly points out that he will receive the crown of righteousness at the same time as all those that love His appearing do; this occurs upon Christ’s return to the earth. To imagine that one shall be taken to receive the reward of eternal life before the tribulation, while the apostle waits until the end of the tribulation for his is preposterous.
2 Tim 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
Christ judges the living and the dead at His appearing and His earthly kingdom (the 1000 year reign); if there is a pre tribulation rapture then this group escapes the judgment; this is impossible, as it is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgment (2 Tim 4:1; Heb 9:27-28). Now this ridiculous theory claims not only three separate earthly visits by Christ, but three separate judgments as well, one of which is a secret even to the group that propagates this fairy tale.
Peter presents us with a message that the new age church does not want to talk about, because they do not want to understand it. We will partake in Christ’s sufferings and are able to endure through the power of His Spirit that lives within us. However this temporary pain does not compare to the eternal glory and joy to be experienced at His Second Coming.
1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Judgment begins with or at the body of believers known as the church; there is no special escape clause expressed or implied.
1 Peter 4:17-18 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
So we ask those pre-tribulation rapture advocates, if the house of God is raptured away how then is it possible for judgment to begin there? If the righteous be scarcely saved what chance would the ungodly that are left behind have, with no discernment for the truth during the worst period of deception known to mankind?
Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass,( the tribulation events) then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption (or salvation) draweth nigh.
The Word of God will return to set in motion the first judgment and resurrection; those that destroy the earth will be sent to Hell to await the lake of fire which is the final judgment; a full reward is given to the elect who will reign on earth with Jesus.
Rev 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
The prophets, Saints and others are rewarded at this time, which most assuredly is at the end of the great tribulation period.
Just as 2 Tim 4:1, destroys the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine , so to does this verse in Rev 11:18.
A rapture or gathering of the church before this time is quite impossible, how could the prophets not be worthy of the same rewards of the church, that is supposedly taken away and transformed years before they are. Salvation at any time other than that of the second coming of Jesus our redeemer is also impossible. The reward for the righteous is salvation, (click highlight for link) which just happens to occur when Christ returns (Isa 62:11; Col 3:24; Rev 22:12).
2 Thess 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels
Observe the logical progression here, one shall be taken, that is for sure, but it is not the Christian. Christ is revealed and He brings His angels with Him. If we were raptured and taken to Heaven there would be no need to bring the angels.
2 Thess 1:10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe…
Christ comes to be glorified in his Saints, but also with flaming fire as He takes vengeance on them that do not know God, so this is also a time of judgment (2 Thes 1:8).
2 Thess 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
Christ must first come down from Heaven in order to gather His Elect, this does not represent two separate events, the proof of this is in the following verse.
2 Thess 2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
The day of Christ is in fact when He returns to gather us, one event that occurs during a single day.
2 Thess 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
And it is evident that the day in which we are gathered, or caught up in Christ, does not occur until the Beast or anti Christ is revealed, well there goes the possibility of escaping the Great Tribulation.
2 Thess 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming
And finally, this all happens at the end of the Great Tribulation, as this is when Christ returns and throws the Beast and False prophet into the Lake of Fire (Rev 19:20).
One Shall Be Taken And The Other Shall Be Left Behind link to full article
[quote]When Christ returns a second time, one shall be taken, but not to heaven. They are actually taken to Hell, to await the final judgment after the 1000 year reign of Christ.[unquote]
The above statement is contrary to my understanding. Would you care to explain?
I read your associated link and it didn’t explain the origin of your statement either.
Anachronistic wheat harvest association.
Would be my guess.
2 Cor 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Matt 25:31-34 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Upon his return, Jesus Christ rewards the true believer and follower with Salvation. Those who believe in the pre-tribulation rapture theory and other deceptive doctrines, more often than naught do not have the Holy Spirit of truth residing in them. Salvation is not possible without abiding in Christ, and Christ also abiding in us (John 15:4-10). It is plain to see then, that His wrath is on those who are lost and not worthy of the new earth that he will create.
Study Isaiah chapter sixty five in its entirety for a better picture of the wrath and rewards. Also it should be noted that nowhere in scripture is it implied that we receive resurrected bodies to inhabit a kingdom in heaven. Everything that these frauds posing as God’s messengers, regarding the pre-tribulation rapture teaching, is fabricated nonsense.
In John chapter fourteen Jesus tells His disciples that many abide in His fathers house.
He also states two other facts.
Pre-tribulation RaptureFirstly He goes to prepare a place for them, which is the New Jerusalem ready to be revealed after the millennium kingdom he sets up on earth. This New Jerusalem however is bought down from Heaven for us to reside in, not the other way around.
Secondly He states that where I am you may be also, and this is not in the heavens, as He returns to reign on earth for a 1000 years.
There are many verses that speak of the Kingdom of God, that all refer to this earth when Christ is present ( Mat 21:43; Mark 9:1; Mark 14:25; Luke 11:20; Luke 13:29; Luke 17:21; Luke 19:11, Luke 21:31).
And thus our prayer will be answered, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
2 Tim 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
So then the return of the Messiah is when the kingdom of Satan, (who has been the god to much of the world) will be conquered by the King of Kings.
It is absolutely imperative to realize that unless you are Born Again, (which is the Baptism, or infilling of the Spirit) you are not of Him, and will die in your sins.
One particular piece of our armor referred to in Ephesians chapter six is the helmet of our salvation.
1 Thess 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
This helmet however is the hope of our salvation; he that endures until the end will be saved. It is this assured hope that we have through Christ that allows us to stay the course, and avoid the need for false hopes such as the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine.
Dan 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
Here in the Old Testament we have a clear description of the earthy habitation with our Redeemer that will crush all opposition.
Ephraim I Hope this helps
Blessings In Your Walk
Rev 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Again we have the answer to one of our prayers, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Rev 20:4 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.
” Nowhere in scripture is it implied that we receive resurrected bodies to inhabit a kingdom in heaven”
Matthew 22:28-30, At the resurrection therefore whose wife of the seven shall she be? for they all had her.
And Jesus answering said to them: You err, not knowing the Scriptures , nor the power of God.
For in the resurrection they shall neither marry nor be married; but shall be as angels of God in heaven. peace my friends
As the Angels of God in Heaven
Not in Heaven!!!
But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Luke 20:35-36 (KJV)
That still doesn’t explain how you arrive at survivors going to hell, and regardless, I still disagree with you. My understanding can be found in the links below. All were posted on Bin but I don’t know the Bin locations.
God Law & Fire
The Lake of Fire
Millennial Survivors
Last Ages & Resurrections
Sorry, those Word links did not apply correctly.
God Law & Fire
http://freedomfromdelusion.blogspot.com/2015/09/god-law-and-fire.html
The Lake of Fire
http://freedomfromdelusion.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-lake-of-fire.html
Millennial Survivors
http://freedomfromdelusion.blogspot.com/2015/09/millennial-survivors-after-wrath-of-god.html
Last Ages & Resurrections
http://freedomfromdelusion.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-last-ages-resurrections.html
“After this great tribulation we will receive a kingdom that cannot be moved”
Already received the Holy Spirit, and He cannot be moved.
Yhshua is Already reigning, for over 2000K years and counting _”All authority in Heaven and on Earth is given to Me”.
To wrestle against Principalities and Powers is pure unbelief, for Yhshua already WON ( more false doctrine exposed ). We are to STAND from the position of Victory, NOT “we have to fight, and wrestle”.
Hey dtbr, I read in Jasher that many of the “righteous folks” before the flood were taken away through passing away, before He flooded the bad boys and girls, and saved Noah and his family, but don’t think that is enough for rapture babies to hold onto for some kind of Six Flags doctrine_I wish Six Flags would hurry up and build a “Rapture Ride” to fulfill the desires of all of those rapture babies out there.
Go outside and look up at the sky and pray to be beamed up…
Thats right scotty!!
It is a fictitious hoax the pre trib rapture is