The above photograph of the Hawaiian Black-Crowned Night Heron I took on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, near the beach. Notice how alert he is and he seems to be surveying his surroundings with keen interest. It reminds me that we, as Christians, need to be alert to the times we live in - meaning the last of the last days - and watching for the soon return of Jesus to take us home to heaven in the Rapture. And not only to watch for it, but to be ready. That means having a close personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus. If you have such an intimate relationship, then you most likely are leading a godly life; a fruitful life.
In my last post I mentioned how sharing Bible prophecy was a wonderful evangelizing tool. Yesterday, a video was posted to You-tube featuring Tommy Ice who talks about how vital the Gospel message is and in it he said that, along with the Gospel, Bible Prophecy is also excellent to use to evangelize. He gave pertinent information about several things. Following is that video :
Recently, I ran across an article by Tommy Ice concerning the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. Many scholars believe that there was no evidence (other than the Bible) of any kind about it before 1830, but this article has a paragraph about the Pre-Trib Rapture being mentioned over a 1000 years before 1830 and which was dated somewhere between c. 374-627. Please read the article found here . It was fascinating to me, and to all of you who crave information about end time events, you will find it a good source.
Most Christians believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, myself included. However, many believe that the Rapture will occur at the mid-way point of the Tribulation, and still others believe the Rapture happens at the end of the Tribulation period. It is the Pre-Trib belief that gets the most attacks and is most hated. To me, that just helps to prove that it is the accurate view. The devil always attacks the fiercest at what is the truth.
If you know the Rapture of the church is near, you will live a more godly life and will be in more of a state of readiness for Jesus' return. The main thing is to seek first God's kingdom (Matthew 6:33). Put God and Jesus first in your life.
I John 3:3 states, "And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as He is pure."
Following is a video which gives 13 reasons to believe the Rapture will occur before the Tribulation.
Most Christians believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, myself included. However, many believe that the Rapture will occur at the mid-way point of the Tribulation, and still others believe the Rapture happens at the end of the Tribulation period. It is the Pre-Trib belief that gets the most attacks and is most hated. To me, that just helps to prove that it is the accurate view. The devil always attacks the fiercest at what is the truth.
If you know the Rapture of the church is near, you will live a more godly life and will be in more of a state of readiness for Jesus' return. The main thing is to seek first God's kingdom (Matthew 6:33). Put God and Jesus first in your life.
I John 3:3 states, "And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as He is pure."
Following is a video which gives 13 reasons to believe the Rapture will occur before the Tribulation.
Both of the above videos are excellent "spiritual food" and I hope you take the time to view them; they are short but full of much needed information. If you are not sure of your standing with God, now is the time to pray and ask for forgiveness in sincere repentance. Pray for Jesus to come into your life; believe His shed blood at Calvary washes away your sins; surrender all to Him and make Him the Lord of your life. Believers today are sealed by the Holy Spirit.
"In Whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in Whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise."
- Ephesians 1:13
"And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."
- Ephesians 4:30
This seal guarantees our salvation. It also means that, as believers, we have eternal life. What an awesome gift! We ought to be singing praises to God all day long for His great love and mercy ! And it should give us a humble and grateful heart.
"And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." - Jesus speaking at Luke 21:28 concerning the signs of the last days.
"In Whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in Whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise."
- Ephesians 1:13
"And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption."
- Ephesians 4:30
This seal guarantees our salvation. It also means that, as believers, we have eternal life. What an awesome gift! We ought to be singing praises to God all day long for His great love and mercy ! And it should give us a humble and grateful heart.
"And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." - Jesus speaking at Luke 21:28 concerning the signs of the last days.
"Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man cometh." - Jesus at Matthew 24:44.
