what is the big deal about the Rapture?

Question

I got into an argument with my pastors wife about the Rapture, she only believs in it because she is to scared to think about staying here. I told her that she had to have faith, that as far as I was concerned I was more than willing to stay here considering what Jesus went through for me. I new God would take care of us nomatter what. I say, whatever Lord, I am your child, I will go through whatever I must go through, your will be done, not mine. she didnt agree. do you?

Answer 1

The big deal about the rapture is it is one of the newest fairy stories to come out of fundamentalist Christianity.

Its not real people.

Answer 2

I guess my understanding of the rapture is that it's God's reward for us who have been Christians all along. We will not be here to witness the horror and heartbreak that will be happening in that time. The rest of them on earth will have the choice to accept Him as their savior in the 7 years. From what I gather those 7 years will be agonizing so I'm happy to be taken before that. You have the right attitude though and she as a pastor's wife has the right attitude as well. Combine the two and you are strong in the Lord.

Answer 3

You're going to find alot of people that follow the same religion as you will often have a different opinion than you on certain things. All that really matters is your own personal relationship with God. When you know, you really know. And God knows your heart more than your fellow paritioners. I agree. If the Rapture IS real, then it is quite honorable of you to willingly stay behind to show your enduring faith and willingness to suffer though hardships to honor Jesus Christ.

Answer 4

I agree that I believe in the Rapture because I'm afraid of enduring the tribulation. But I do however think in a way that it's true because God would not want his believers to go through all of that. The tribulation is for those who did not yet believe in God, a chance for them to redeem themselves. Those who believe would be Raptured up. That's the way I look at it. I hope it's true, because I believe and am SCARED!!

Answer 5

Your pastor's wife disagrees with you because your view is not scriptural.
The bible says that believers are appointed to salvation, not to wrath. (2 peter 3)
We will not be on the earth to face the wrath of God because Jesus did this for us when He died on the cross.

2 Thessalonians tells us that the dead in Christ will rise first and we who are alive and remain will be caught up with them together in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
This is the rapture, when Jesus comes to remove the church from the world. Unbelievers and scoffers will face the tribulation and the wrath of God.
Jesus will come back to the earth, (not in the clouds this time) to judge the wicked on the earth.

Answer 6

I just posted a reply to one of your other questions about the Rapture. Tell your pastor's wife to check out my rapture site at the first link below. I hope it will challenge and encourage her.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Why would those most devout, who follow Jesus perfectly, be sent away?

It's like sending the Navy Seals on paid vacation right as war is declared.

Besides, the rapture was ADDED to the bible in the 1800. It is not a part of christianity.

Answer 9

I disagree. I would not want to be left here on earth, because it would be the opposite of a blessing, which is a curse. Why would you wish to be cursed by God? Don't you have any fear of God? Don't you want to accept what gifts He gives to you freely? Why are you so reluctant to accept the free gift of salvation. Accept what is given to you freely by the grace of your God. Don't wish to be left behind and cursed. Instead, be happy that you are blessed, and will not be here after the rapture.

You remind me of the disciple Peter. You talk the talk, but do you walk the walk? Chances are you may deny Jesus if you're left behind.

Do you honestly believe that God needs you to stay behind and fight His battles? You wouldn't last a second.

Answer 10

I believe in the pre-trib rapture. But if I am wrong, and tribulation comes, then Jesus will help me through whatever I am going through.

Answer 11

What, exactly, did Jesus go through for you? Oh, right, a few hours of torture. You know what? There are children starving to death right now who are experiencing way more misery than that. They are born into hunger and pain, and get increasingly worse as they waste away to skin and bones. Imagine living a life like that.

Oh, and there were people who suffered much worse than what Jesus went through, during Hitler's reign. I've read horror stories that make Jesus' crucifixion look like a stroll in the park, and they didn't get to float away to everlasting happiness afterwards.

That's another thing--what's the big deal about Jesus' "sacrifice"? He lived in heaven for eons, right? And then he came to Earth for a few years of preaching, suffered for a bit on the cross, then went back to heaven to live forever. What did he sacrifice? Not his life, because he got that back. For Jesus, coming to Earth was of no more consequence than you visiting France for a weekend, and dying would have been like shedding an old coat. I don't see what all the fuss is about.