2006-07-13 13:37:19 · 13 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have been ready. Whats taking soooooooooooo long?
2006-07-13 13:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're obviously an Evangelical Christian. Did you know that the rapture was the invention of a preacher by the name of John Nelson Darby, who popularized the notion of the rapture at the end of the 19th century. So, this idea was not good enough for almost 1900 years worth of Christians, who had no concept whatsoever of the mythological event known as the rapture, and so clearly it cannot be a part of the faith for which the blood of the martyrs was shed. So all you bumper-sticker Christians and your little magic rapture fantasy party, well, you should all just quit babbling in tongues and become Presbyterian. Your bank account, and God's tithing plate will thank you.
2006-07-13 20:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by UCSteve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the best that Christians can do is to live a good, clean respectable life, and not allow ourselves to get caught up in the sins which do "so easily beset us". I am not convinced however, that it is possible to discern from the brief descriptions of the rapture given in the Bible, whether it will take place before, during, or after the great tribulation. Various verses seem to indicate differently. We are exhorted though, by Jesus, to be watching the skies. I am one who believes that the rapture will involve angels (extraterrestrials) quite literally beaming up true believers into their spaceships (UFOs), and escorting us to heaven (some other planet).
2006-07-13 20:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jim B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously read just pieces of Bible verses pitched to you by your pastor but hasn't understood the whole theme of St Paul's letters. Read the epistles of the early Church Fathers, too.
2006-07-13 20:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by Romeo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, sorry you missed it. There is that second chance drawing near the end I hope you make it.
BTW you don't know what high speed internet connection until you use God's. THe gaming is fantastic.
2006-07-13 20:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by mike g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bigger question is; are you ready when God's day of judgement is upon you nad there was no rapture?
2006-07-13 20:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by Ron K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.The real question is,is it tomorrow,next week,or in a thousand years?
2006-07-13 20:49:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i dont think i am i haven't read the actual bible just the childrens bible but i truely believe in god.
2006-07-13 20:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by funkyfresh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly can't wait until you are all gone.
2006-07-13 20:40:35 · answer #9 · answered by miketorse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeppers
2006-07-13 20:52:26 · answer #10 · answered by SwordDancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋