2007-09-27 13:57:39 · 29 answers · asked by Bite Me, Yahoo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But didn't jesus say it would have already happened by now?
2007-09-27 14:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Gawdless Heathen 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The rapture is real , and the real Christians will be gone , does not matter what church but whats in you heart and what you believe . They say no such thing and dont realize the church is not mentioned after chapt 4 in Rev. The word is from old greek and belive it or not latin, not from some kids dream Thess. also talks about it . An example of it is Noah's A rk with a 200yr warning only 8 were saved .. That is why at this time many call it as in the days of Noah , because all the garbage is going on and getting worse so good by .
2007-09-27 21:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by the only 1 hobo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one's getting raptured!
The "rapture" is a misreading and misunderstanding of the Revelation, and is used in combination with a gross misreading and twisting of scriptures elsewhere mixed with a heresy started by a Scots girl who claimed to have a vision. This vision and the twisting of scripture arose the idea of dispensationalism and the idea that we'd all be taken up before the tribulation.
Hogwash. First of all, if there is a literal tribulation, the Revelation makes it quite clear that ALL Christians will suffer through it as well as the non-Christians. There are no "Get out of tribulation free" cards. IN fact, it is specifically mentioned that God calls the tribulation short specifically to end the suffering of Christians. But that is neither here nor there, because what the Revelation truly is, is a wake up call to Christians to act now. To live as Christians now, and not put off the sacrifices Christianity requires until it is too late!
2007-09-27 21:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by peacedevi 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What Jesus was talking about regarding His second coming is that those who are wicked will be taken first and thrown into Hell and then His Christians will meet Him in the air. It's not the Christians who are going to be taken first. It is the wicked. They will go to the place where they belong before the Christians go to the New Heaven and New Earth.
The rapture is based on Jesus' second coming but is off in many ways if you come to understand what people teach/believe about the rapture and what the Bible is really saying. Personally, if Jesus were to come in my lifetime, to meet Him in the air, that will be one of the happiest times in my life on Earth, besides entering into God's family by becoming a Christian by being born again in baptism after believing, repenting and confessing. I only pray that I have been found worthy to go to Heaven (whether Jesus comes again in my lifetime or not). That is why I study the Scripture diligently, pray all the time, live according to what God's Word says to the best of my ability and even beyond that and always make sure I do everything I can to do the Will of the Father. It will be the greatest gift to go to Heaven to be with God and His family forever.
If I don't meet Jesus in the air when He comes again if He comes in my lifetime, I would never curse Him. I would have known that I made the biggest and most foolish mistake of my life by not making sure to do the whole will of the Father.
The majority won't make it as Jesus said, but there is always a remnant.
2007-09-27 21:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by littlefirefly444 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The bible never really says any thing about rapture. It is a man made idea. But I would think if they beleive in what thier pastor says you would only have yourself to blame. I am really glad I'm a Pagan it so much simpler
2007-09-27 21:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because as a Christian, you know that you are going to heaven. And the Rapture is not something to joke about. And God is real. In conclusion, all Christians WILL be taken to heaven in the Rapture.
Have a nice day, and know God loves you.
2007-09-27 21:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
It's a time for reflection and not cursing. A believer left behind, then he is not a believer at all. He profess Christ but never possessed Him in his heart.
After the rapture is the great tribulation, people who don't want the mark of the Beast would be running for their lives. They are in danger of being decapitated...
2007-09-27 21:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by Mikey 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not all christians believe in the rapture. Catholic's for one, so I won't be raptured and won't have anyone to curse.
2007-09-27 21:01:25 · answer #8 · answered by djc1175 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
So many lay claim to being christian, yet the majority of them believe only with their lips, and not with their hearts.
Jesus said if a believer is not on fire when he return, they will be left behind. He does not want lukewarm believers. They are the ones who compromise the Word of God. He wants believers who are working always to spread the good news. Those who know the time is short and are out trying to bring believers into the body of Christ before it is too late.
2007-09-27 21:02:49 · answer #9 · answered by heiscomingintheclouds 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No ! I'll know that I've missed the mark or had backslidden (fallen away from God). I will suffer through the tribulation with everyone else. But only the first 3 1/2 yrs.
2007-09-27 21:02:53 · answer #10 · answered by Isabella 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I know in my heart that I will be raptured if it occurs while i'm alive and I would never curse my God.....no matter what
2007-09-27 21:02:44 · answer #11 · answered by debbiedeb 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋