For Christians please! Some say rapture some say no. Does this effect salvation?

Answer 1

The Bible is very clear that there will be a rapture, but it does not specify pre or post tribulation, but rather that Christ will come as a thief in the night or unexpectedly.

Paul's description of the rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. Paul gives a detailed account but omits one detail, the time.

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent [precede] them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18).

Isn't it wonderful that we can look forward to seeing our loved ones again? Those who died or sleep will be raised up first to meet with those still alive in the clouds at the time of Christ's return to live together for eternity with the Lord.

We can all agree—as the Word of God speaks for itself—that the time of the rapture is not revealed in 1 Thessalonians. We can all agree that the rapture—whenever it occurs—is the hope of salvation prior to the day of the Lord. And we can all receive comfort and edification from this epistle and live in gratitude because God has made us children of light.
http://www.rapturesolution.com/beechick/Book/1thess.htm

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1–10 carefully, and notice Paul's progression of thought:

But of the times and seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape (verses 1–3).

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness (verses 4–5).

Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation (verses 6–8).

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him (verses 9–10).

John 3:16 - New King James Version
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
http://www.allaboutgod.com/john-3-16.htm

So in answer to your question, the rapture is speaking about those who have already received salvation - whether or not they are alive at Christ's return. Those who are not raptured on the Day of the Lord are those who have turned away from God's love.

Answer 2

The rapture is a fictional belief that has ground in only 4 bible verses, which themselves are vague, not to mention that it is based by misinterpretations of the Bible

Rapture or not, things will go along into plan. If one takes the Rapture as truth, then there is a cut off point on who's sinful or sinless and how to become the latter.

So by denying the rapture, there's not gonna be a loophole because AS WE ARE ALL SINNERS, WE DESERVE TO BE PUNISHED in some form or another. Maybe the doctrine of the rapture is a form of punishment itself.

The rapture is for the one who does not want to suffer and face the Final Judgment.

Answer 3

Are ALL Christians eligible for the rapture? definite they are ...or only people who have been taught to have faith interior the rapture? No all are going who're saved. Why could God in basic terms take some and flow away something of his toddlers? Why is the rapture in basic terms properly-primary interior the west? i don't understand. there is a lot fake coaching now a days as God mentioned could take place. what's the share of pre-millenialist christians? do not understand. God did say that the rapture which will develop are actual physique right into a everlasting physique will take place. The ineffective first whose souls come back with him on the time and we who're nevertheless residing in the worldwide at that factor. God says in matthew 24 2 are working interior the sector one taken and the different is left. 2 interior the mill one taken the different left. Paul says in a million thessalonians financial ruin 4 we weren't appointed to stand the wrath of God. those taken belong to God those left to stand the wrath of the tribulation. Its not a get away direction as in worry of being killed for God. Its a coaching God has given even although human beings deny it. not one and all will die a martyr for the explanation for Jesus.

Answer 4

It could ... if the guy providing the "rapture" service turns out to be Satan.

The scriptures are clear that the false christ will come first ... and he will deceive the bulk of mankind.

Only later will the real Christ make his glorious appearance, along with all the angels and saints.

If you've already been "raptured" by the false christ when that happens, you're going to have a lot of explaining to do, to the real Christ!

Answer 5

Not necessarily, but it can. If salvation is related to one's relationship with the Saviour, then if something gets in the way of that, it can jeopardise salvation. Wrong beliefs can be dangerous in this way.

For example, when Jesus was on earth, there were some people amongst his followers, whose belief in the role of the Messiah in establishing Israel as a great kingdom, as prophesied in the Bible, led them to try and make Jesus king. They missed the point of his mission. Some suggest that when Judas betrayed Jesus to his enemies, he was trying to bring about a confrontation in which Jesus would finally act to overthrow the authorities and make himself king.

Another case study: Christian anti-Jewish prejudice in 1930's europe. The idea of the Jews being Christ-Killers helped the rise of the Nazis, and led to many Christians helping the Nazis to catch and kill Jews. They may have believed they were doing the will of God, but in the process they were losing their salvation.

Modern case study: There are Christian Zionists, mostly in America, who fanatically support Israel against the Arabs. They oppose peace initiatives involving the idea of a Palestinian state, support Israeli settlers colonising the Palestinian territories, and are plotting to rebuild the Jewish temple (and perhaps demolish the mosque there). Their actions may lead to Palestinians being ill-treated and killed, persecuted in other ways, inflame Arab-Jewish conflicts, and maybe start another Arab-Israeli war. This is very likely to affect their salvation because God is a God of love who cares not just for Jews but also for Gentiles.

So, regarding the rapture idea, you need to see what the fruits of it are.

Answer 6

I don't think it will affect salvation, unless of course those who believed in the rapture lose their faith when they have to suffer right along with the rest of us in the end times.

Answer 7

Of course there will be a rapture. Read 1 thessalonians 4:16-18 The Bible is very clear on this. And you can look up any verse on Bible Gateway.

Answer 8

LISTEN UP! I assume you are american, this rapture CRAP was something made up by a scottish or british in the 1800, NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD IT IN EUROPE IN THIS MODERN TIMES, NO ONE !
You guys in there have strange ideas, NO WONDER WE THINK YOU AMERICANS ARE RELIGIOUS NUTS!
THERE IS NOT SUCH A THING AS RAPTURE.

Answer 9

Why depend on false thought of some people. Read the bible so that you will come to know the truth. There is no rapture in the bible. it is for the catholic teaching s only which is false belief.
jtm

Answer 10

...read from the Book of Ephesians.... Chapter 2 vs 8 & 9
(It's that easy).....no smoke, no bells, no candles, no trinkets or beads... Just Salvation in the Name of Jesus