The bible says that the wicked will be removed from the earth, not the righteous. Your thoughts please.
2007-03-07 12:56:06 · 14 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The wicked will be going into the lake of fire and we that are rightous and living for God will inhereit the Earth. Those that reject Jesus teachings and the Bible which is the word of God will not inherit the Earth.
2007-03-07 12:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Healthy For Him 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The raised up John 6:39,40,44; at the last day is over a period of time, to the caught up,
and the total amount is given Rev.14:1-7; [ down to the last are caught up 1Thes.4:15-17; and it can not be called a rapture but for the raised up it is just that, and for the caught up, it is just that ];
Rev.20:1-6,12,13 [ No Satan 1000 years ];
The heavenly firstfruit, first resurrected, Elect or raised up or caught up is with Jesus,
1Cor.15:22-28,51-53; and these are for the new heavens, to resurect the earthly for the new earth. Rev.21:1-5 [ ALL MADE NEW ];
Eph. 2:7; 3:21; The world with Jesus is without end. John 3:16; 2Pet.3.13; All made new
2007-03-07 13:16:17 · answer #2 · answered by jeni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would need to know what verse you are looking at to examine the context. The rapture can occur at any moment before the antichrist comes to power. They will be taken up to be with Jesus until the second coming after the antichrist commits the "abomination of desolation". When they return with Christ, He will set up a Kingdom on earth for 1,000 years. Between the rapture and the second coming, the bible says that God will destroy "those who destroy the earth". You are correct in that the righteous shall remain in the long run.
2007-03-07 13:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by wassupmang 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paul writes of the "raptured" away as an explanation for Christians who feared they would be left out it they were still alive when Jesus returns. As far as the righteous remaining on the earth - you need to go back to your source as the bible states there will be a new heaven and earth.
Over all, confusion is understandable as God is interested in our faith life NOW w/ Him not a Lollipop reward later.
2007-03-07 13:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the righteous will be removed first, then Jesus comes back and takes care of the problem and they are removed and we live on earth again.
2007-03-07 12:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by You may be right 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you have verses mixed up.
The dead in Christ will rise first then those abiding in Christ who remain in Him (oil lamp full) will be caught up to be with the Lord.
This will open the way for the Antichrist (man of lawlessness), and the beast & false prophet to rule for a season. It is the Holy Spirit & the Body of Christ that prevents lawlessness.
2007-03-07 13:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rapture is not a scriptural teaching. Most people who believe in the rapture prove it by taking a couple of scriptures out of context.
2007-03-07 12:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Book says that the earth is to be cleaned.. While our Lord does that He calls us up to His side.... Jim
2007-03-07 13:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess he removes them, so he can destroy the wicked, then sets them back up again with the new heaven & earth.
Wow, you mean, a whole new pangea?
2007-03-07 14:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds great to remain like a vampire on earth for eternity....not.
2007-03-07 12:58:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋