Doesn't the bible clearly state that when Jesus returns, all will be judged? Where's the notion that some "second chance" will exist for seven more years?
Can anyone show me any references to teachings of "the rapture" that are dated prior to the 19th century? How is it that the Christian church survived 1800+ years without such a teaching, if in fact, it is to be believed?
2007-11-02 08:01:20 · 3 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
So that everyone will know it happened one January in Chicago.
2007-11-04 02:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by doublewidemama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right - the doctrine of the Rapture is a nineteenth Century invention. It's based on a fairly close reading of the book of Revelation - which means it's someone's interpretation of that book.
God has explicitly forbidden attempts to peer into the future. The purpose of prophecy has nothing to do with revealing the future. For both of these reasons, I tend to doubt the whole "Rapture", "Left Behind" scenario. Perhaps it will happen that way, and God simply intends to surprise me. Whatever - I'm content to leave the future in His hands.
2007-11-02 08:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Everything you said is correct.
2007-11-02 08:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋