What did Jesus mean by you need to be ready if I|m not will I be leftBehind. I Don|t believe the rapture will be secret. It clearly shows in the bible that everyone will see it. Im 14 and born again I love the lord I want a Closer relashionship with God and I dont wish to be Leftbehind.
2007-08-05 01:03:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You won't be left behind. Sounds like you are very devoted to the Lord. What He meant was if you deny him you won't make it. You are definitely not in that category. God Bless!
2007-08-05 01:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by Amy K 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jesus gave a parable about the 10 virgins 5 of whom had oil for their lamps. Oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Many people profess to be Christians but they have never been born again. Jesus said that unless you are born again by the Spirit you cannot see the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 7 He said that many would say to Him "Lord, Lord" on judgment day and give a list of all of the things that they had done in His name only to be told "I never knew you".
If you read some of the data gathered in the Barna poll where people who claimed to be Christians held views that were not much different from what non-Christians believe you can see the truth of what Jesus spoke about when He talked about the narrow way that leads to life and the broad way that leads to destruction and how many would travel on the broad way. It's also in Matthew chapter 7.
As to the rapture, Christians can disagree with this non-essential although important tenant of the faith. Personally I believe what Jesus said in Matthew 24, that it won't be secret and that it will be after the tribulation.
2007-08-05 01:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you love God, and Believe Jesus died for your sins, and live a clean healthy life, witnessing for the love of God and what Christ has done, and letting your talk, actions, thinking, writings, just being, be a witness of a Christian, then you will most definitely go to Heaven with the rapture, if not before.
2007-08-05 01:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
True, some will not make the rapture. You just need to maintain a personal relationship with JC and share his word with others as a great part of the ticket to not be left behind. Keep Jesus near your heart always and remain pure.
2007-08-05 01:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Timothy B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are today many people who claim to know and love Jesus Christ, but do they follow him today are they living for him today. Are they following the teachings of his word. Are they out trying to spread the gospel to others and bring people to Jesus. Do they love other Christians. There are alot of people today who talk alot about living the Christian life but dont really do it. The people who are authentic in their following Christ are the ones that Jesus is talking about will be taken in the rapture. I think you are mistaking the 2nd coming of Christ with the rapture. The rapture will be in secret the 2nd coming will not be.
2007-08-05 01:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by disciple 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No christians will make it - they are too inhumane for that.
2007-08-05 01:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋