My above photograph depicts a quiet, woodland place of rest and peace; a small glimpse of refuge in the "paradise" of Hawaii. Although beautiful and breathtaking scenery is to be found there, Hawaii is far from a true paradise, of course, because of sin and fallen men. Believers long for the time when they will be in their true home - heaven - with the good Lord.
Hang in there ! The return of Jesus is imminent....right at the very door, and it will happen soon according to how Bible prophecy is being played out as we speak now in these last days. Many
precursors to Bible prophecy are already in place, waiting to be fulfilled.
Many true believers who realize the time of the Rapture of the
Church (true believers) to Heaven with Jesus is ever so near are concerned about unsaved loved ones who will face enduring the 7 year Tribulation. They wonder if these relatives and others will have a second chance and can be saved during the horrors of the Tribulation period.
Some scholars believe that once a person is in the Tribulation, meaning of course they were not saved and were "left behind" when the Rapture occurred, ...these scholars believe there is absolutely no second chance to be saved during the dreaded tribulation. No where in the Bible does it say this !
Let us go to God's Holy Word for answers.
Revelation 7:9, 14 b tells us (9) "After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne,, and before the Lamb [Jesus] , clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; ..... (14b) ...... These are they which came out of the great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."
The above verses are proof that there will be tribulation saints who are martyred by the antichrist and his followers because of their faith in Jesus and their evangelizing, and their refusal to take the Mark of the Beast. The Tribulation period will be a time of much persecution for these believers.
The Tribulation saints will hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ from many sources. In the beginning, there may still be Bibles available for them to read and study and discover the many prophecies therein that predicted the times and signs they are experiencing. And don't forget about the two witnesses who will prophesy for 1,260 days, and speak the Gospel message (Revelation 11:1-13).
Do not forget about the 144,000 Jewish believers in Jesus, and who are sealed by God during the Great Tribulation. They will be preaching the Gospel during the Trib. (Revelation 7:3-8 and Revelation 14:1-5).
An angel will also proclaim the Gospel during this time of Jacob's trouble. He will fly in mid-heaven crying out with the Good News.
Revelation 14:6-7 explains: (6) And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. (7) Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters."
Another thing to consider is the fact that during the Trib. many people are being beheaded for their faith, which proves, obviously, that many come to a saving knowledge of Jesus and are truly saved during this end time Tribulation.
"And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." - Revelation 20:4
How merciful and loving and patient is the good Lord to give second chances !
So yes, your loved ones may still come to faith in Jesus and be saved during this 7 year period of great trial and judgments ! In the meantime, continue to pray for them to come with all their heart and all their very being to the cleansing power of Jesus; the Savior of souls; the Redeemer. Be a good witness of the faith, so that they will see a reflection of Jesus in you and in your faithful walk with Him. They will come to desire what you have, a saving and close personal relationship with the good Lord.
Following is a recent Middle East Update (March 1, 2019) by Amir Tsarfati which is very informative and timely. It is 51 minutes in length, but please believe you will be so interested in what he has to say, that you will not mind the 51 minutes. Amir also touches on the subject of will unbelievers who miss the Rapture of the Church be able to be saved during the 7 year Tribulation. He also discusses the situation with Iran and Syria, and the recent Putin and Netanyahu meeting and much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrvOTbum-0&t=4s
What if you are reading this and you have never surrendered your life to Jesus; never been saved; never been born again?
"(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) - 2 Corinthians 6:2
Do not delay in surrendering to the Lord Jesus Christ. Have complete faith in Him as the Savior, believing in Him with all of your heart, and believing that only He can wash you clean from sin
and give you life eternal..... Just believe in Him.
Jesus is waiting to hear from you.
He will welcome you with open arms of forgiveness and embrace you with His love.
You need to repent and ask for forgiveness, and turn from a life of sin and rebellion against God, never to go back to your old sinful and selfish lifestyle.
Romans 10:9, 10, 13 tells us: (9) "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." - John 14:6
Have a blessed and Christ-centered weekend.... and life!
Hang in there ! The return of Jesus is imminent....right at the very door, and it will happen soon according to how Bible prophecy is being played out as we speak now in these last days. Many
precursors to Bible prophecy are already in place, waiting to be fulfilled.
Many true believers who realize the time of the Rapture of the
Church (true believers) to Heaven with Jesus is ever so near are concerned about unsaved loved ones who will face enduring the 7 year Tribulation. They wonder if these relatives and others will have a second chance and can be saved during the horrors of the Tribulation period.
Some scholars believe that once a person is in the Tribulation, meaning of course they were not saved and were "left behind" when the Rapture occurred, ...these scholars believe there is absolutely no second chance to be saved during the dreaded tribulation. No where in the Bible does it say this !
Let us go to God's Holy Word for answers.
Revelation 7:9, 14 b tells us (9) "After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne,, and before the Lamb [Jesus] , clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; ..... (14b) ...... These are they which came out of the great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."
The above verses are proof that there will be tribulation saints who are martyred by the antichrist and his followers because of their faith in Jesus and their evangelizing, and their refusal to take the Mark of the Beast. The Tribulation period will be a time of much persecution for these believers.
The Tribulation saints will hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ from many sources. In the beginning, there may still be Bibles available for them to read and study and discover the many prophecies therein that predicted the times and signs they are experiencing. And don't forget about the two witnesses who will prophesy for 1,260 days, and speak the Gospel message (Revelation 11:1-13).
An angel will also proclaim the Gospel during this time of Jacob's trouble. He will fly in mid-heaven crying out with the Good News.
Revelation 14:6-7 explains: (6) And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. (7) Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters."
Another thing to consider is the fact that during the Trib. many people are being beheaded for their faith, which proves, obviously, that many come to a saving knowledge of Jesus and are truly saved during this end time Tribulation.
"And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." - Revelation 20:4
How merciful and loving and patient is the good Lord to give second chances !
So yes, your loved ones may still come to faith in Jesus and be saved during this 7 year period of great trial and judgments ! In the meantime, continue to pray for them to come with all their heart and all their very being to the cleansing power of Jesus; the Savior of souls; the Redeemer. Be a good witness of the faith, so that they will see a reflection of Jesus in you and in your faithful walk with Him. They will come to desire what you have, a saving and close personal relationship with the good Lord.
Following is a recent Middle East Update (March 1, 2019) by Amir Tsarfati which is very informative and timely. It is 51 minutes in length, but please believe you will be so interested in what he has to say, that you will not mind the 51 minutes. Amir also touches on the subject of will unbelievers who miss the Rapture of the Church be able to be saved during the 7 year Tribulation. He also discusses the situation with Iran and Syria, and the recent Putin and Netanyahu meeting and much more.
What if you are reading this and you have never surrendered your life to Jesus; never been saved; never been born again?
"(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) - 2 Corinthians 6:2
Do not delay in surrendering to the Lord Jesus Christ. Have complete faith in Him as the Savior, believing in Him with all of your heart, and believing that only He can wash you clean from sin
and give you life eternal..... Just believe in Him.
Jesus is waiting to hear from you.
He will welcome you with open arms of forgiveness and embrace you with His love.
You need to repent and ask for forgiveness, and turn from a life of sin and rebellion against God, never to go back to your old sinful and selfish lifestyle.
Romans 10:9, 10, 13 tells us: (9) "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." - John 14:6
Have a blessed and Christ-centered weekend.... and life!
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