For hundreds of years, christian theologians have said that the rapturs will not take place until after all the Jews convert. That being the case, how willing would you as a born again christian be to convert a Jewish family through kindness and good examples of christian love? If you could house and support more than one family, that would be even better. Are you dedicated enough to live the lifestyle of a pauper to prove your sincere christian devotion to making the rapture come to pass?
2006-12-12 05:37:36 · 28 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would gladly do that, but I do not think that needs to happen before Jesus comes back. Everything in prophecy that was supposed to happen before the return of Jesus has already happened, so it could be any day! : )
2006-12-12 05:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I see that this question was asked two hours ago, and so far only one person has read it close enough to answer it, and they have not read their history.
I would not take on the support of Jewish families or any others for a number of reasons.
First, because according to history the endless persecution of the Jews because of the western Catholic dogma that Christ would not come again until all the Jews had converted (or been killed) has no basis in Holy Writ, just like the cult that came up with the Rapture in the first half of the 19th century had no Biblical basis for it.
Secondly, while we support several charities as we can, putting ourselves in the poorhouse (if such a thing still existed) would probably have no effect on the people who benefited from it.
I think you have your answer though from the responses above, those most vocal about their Christianity would not inconvenience themselves to the point of setting a good example as a sermon. I suppose that within a few years they will have come up with some path to salvation via video games and the Internet.
Of course, if you read the Book of Revelations, you will see that the Second Coming of Christ was a thousand years ago. The elect have already gone, and the dregs are left, with the Antichrist manifesting in a variety of bodies, mainly as politicians and clergy.
2006-12-12 15:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The rapture theory has been around since May of 1830 by a Miss Margaret MacDonald, who had a supposed vision. She was part of a teaching of a man name Edward Irving who was teaching that the 'gifts' of the Holy Spirit must come forth before the last days.
Having a vision does not mean it is from God. The rapture theory has only been around since 1830 and it is a poor theory that goes against the scriptures. Those who believe in the rapture theory, will set themselves up for failure in that...
They will not see the Antichrist regime as what it is, and will be easily subjected to him...because they believe that they will avoid the Antichrist because of the Pre-tribulation Rapture. So, they will be decieved and possibly worship the Antichrist.
2006-12-12 14:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Felicitas 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Actually, there are different interpretations of the end time prophecies. I was told that there will be no mass conversions of the Jews until AFTER the rapture takes place, not before. I am not sure which theologians you have been reading.
2006-12-12 13:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have never heard that The Rapture would not happen untill the Jews convert... The Nation of Israel will regain the land God gave to them before the Tribulation period will begin... and the Rapture will occure then as well... but the jews will not all convert... 144,000 of The Nation of Israel will be followers of Christ at that time. Or more perhaps. But the 144,000 will be chosen to go out as evangelists during the Trbulation.
2006-12-12 13:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I am one of the Jews that you want to convertr and it will not happen. Usually the only Jews who convert are troubled souls looking for the whys of life. From my experience those who convert usually come back with their tails dragging. I think born again Christians are great people and a moral inspiration for all of us, Merry merry Christmas to all and to all a good night
2006-12-12 13:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by devora k 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I have no clue where you got your information but the rapture has absolutely nothing to do with Jewish people accepting Jesus. When every people group has had a chance to hear the gospel then the rapture will come.
I would be willing to take in several families if I had the means to do so.
2006-12-12 13:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I have no idea where you heard this, but it is simply not the case. 144,000 Jews will be saved at the rapture for unspecified reasons. Their conversion is not a catalyst for the rapture, otherwise Christianity might behave quite differently.
2006-12-12 13:41:59 · answer #8 · answered by derajer 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is more than one sign of the impending rapture. If God told me what I needed to do and it involved helping a Jewish family I would do it, but I believe that God already has decided how things are going to happen and it isn't up to me to force or coerce anyone to believe what I do. If God wills it, I will do it, but I won't go out of my way to bring about a rapture that I truly have no control over.
2006-12-12 13:41:43 · answer #9 · answered by janeannpat 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Hey Pogo. Thats someone coming up with their own theology. People have been doing that for ages. They take the Bible out of context. Jesus said " No man knows the day or the hour." He said only the Father knows that day. If you want to make the rapture, just get saved. trust Christ, thats all.
2006-12-12 13:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by bbjones9 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
While many do believe this, many people (including myself) believe that the Jews will not convert until after the rapture.
2006-12-12 13:42:41 · answer #11 · answered by Chris C 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋