What are the prerequisites for Matthew 24:30 & Mark 13:26??

Question

And why do people believe there is a Rapture BEFORE this?

Answer 1

You KNOW that you are opening 'pandora's box' right !!??

What Jesus said would happen BEFORE He returns, with power and Gr8 glory; with the entire world seeing Him (and His army) from the East to the West is:

1. Lots of false christs and false prophets.
2. ...nation against nation...WWI
3. kingdom against kingdome WWII
4. A gr8 earthquake (or two)
5. persecution for being Christian and apostasy.
6. the gospel preached to the world (Billy Graham did this and has retired).
7. the abomination standing where it should not stand.
Ahhh....wanna know a 'secret'? !! Hints: it is NOT in a rebuilt Temple and it is NOT a man.
8. the last (read, 7th ) trumpet will be sounded.

That's from Matthew; from Mark can be added:

1. some of our family members, even, will betray us to the 'authorities.


From Daniel can be added:

1. ..."and those who have insight...will give understanding to the many; yet they will fall by sword and by flame, by captivity and by plunder for many days."

And from Revelation can be added: Background: the martyred saints are asking how long it will be before they are avenged...they are given a robe and told to 'Rest' until...

1. "the number of their fellow servants and their brethern who were to be killed even as they had been, (read, martyred, sic) should be completed also."

I sure WISH there was going to be a magical 'floating away' into the air and let me be a spectator as God's wrath is poured out on the earth; but, it simply is not so. And why should it be: God has always expected His people to 'step up to the plate' and fight for the Kingdom; when it is time. The part I don't like is 'the beast' gets to make WAR with Christians; and, get this, overcome them. Yeoooowie...


The 'left behind' hogwash is heresy.

Answer 2

Well, since I'm not one of those who believe in the rapture (not the way most people do anyhow) then I couldn't say. But I do know that there are a LOT of misunderstandings about Bible verses. One of the problems is, unfortunately, that in too many churches people are just passive listeners, taking in what their minister/preacher/priest/pastor throws out at them. And a lot of that is church dogma--unsupported by anything in the Bible. And most don't even understand what they're being taught! Yes, there are churches where the parishoners are encouraged to bring and use a Bible. The problem with them--from what I've observed--is that they favor certain verses that back up their beliefs, and ignore anything that contradicts them.
The verses you quoted refer to the "second coming" of Jesus. Most people take this literally. But stop and reason it out: could "all the tribes of the earth" see Jesus simultaneously? Not likely. Also, verse 29 says that "the stars will fall from heaven." How can I say this not literal? Because (a) God's creation is perfect, so there's no need to destroy them, (b) God does not do anything without a reason; what would be the reason for the stars to fall? Simply to serve as a sign? Illogical. Unnecessary. Genesis 8:22 and Isaiah 45:18, along with many other scriptures, indicate that the earth will last forever. If the earth does, why not the stars?
So these scriptures in Matthew and Mark refer to an actual event, but one that can be "seen" only with eyes of understanding.
Sorry if this doesn't answer your question.

Answer 3

There are actually 3 seperate views on the rapture. The first (before the tribulation) stems from the passage that states that believers will not be subject to God's wrath but will be taken away from the earth prior to that time. The second view is that the rapture (the word itself is not used) will take place mid tribulation because the so called "wrath of God" does not actually begin until the bowls of wrath are poured down which doesnt happen until the antichrist turns to be an obvious bad guy. The third view which is held by most mainstream Christians is that the taking up of the believers will come at the end when judgement takes place. All three views have some scriptural basis depending on interpretation.

Answer 4

The rapture is made up. Jesus will only return once, not 3 or 4 times as the rapture people think

Answer 5

Matthew affirms that Christ's coming is immediately after the tribulation of those days ( 24:29 ), he is referring to the end of the "times of the Gentiles" mentioned by Luke ( 21:24 ).