I could not resist using the above title for this blog post! The main reason for the title above being: perhaps it would capture the attention - in a big way - of lost souls so that they might be led to salvation in the belief that Jesus Christ is the Savior, and the only way to heaven!
More about the meaning of 777 later. The Scripture Titus 2:13 is quoted in the above internet image.
Following are two sermon videos by Pastor Jack Hibbs which explain beautifully the Rapture of true believers to heaven ! Each video is 29 minutes in length. A must see to inform believers as well as for the hopeful salvation of those who do NOT know Jesus as their Savior. Here is part 1 :
And Part 2 about the Rapture:
As many of you are aware, "the Rapture triggers the beginning of the end", so says Pastor Hibbs. Please notice all of the many present "end time signs" according to the Bible that are occurring right now at warp speed !
Much has been written previously on this blog concerning the soon Rapture of Christ's "Bride" - the Church. You may view those articles (some include videos) by going to the "search box" in the upper right hand side of this page and entering "Rapture" or "Rapture of the Church," or "Jesus' return," etc.
Various interpretations or meanings of the number 777 are given. Basically, the number 7 is the number of completeness and perfection. One person has said "that #7 is the foundation of God's Word and is used 735 times in the Bible (54 of which are in the Book of Revelation alone). The meaning of multiple 7's such as 777 and 7777 is that it is a reinforcement of perfection and of God's recognizable and unmistakable hand in the affairs of man. " Another person says, " 777 biblically means or deals in reference with things that are in association with the name of Jesus." In Judaism 777 is considered as a symbol of God. It is also said that, in general, 777 represents the perfect trinity of God the Holy Spirit, God the Son, and God the Father. Thus the reference above to "Flight 777" representing the Rapture to heaven to be with God and Jesus -- "a caught up" ("harpazo" -Greek; "Rapturo" - Latin) in the air to meet the Lord. To "fly away to eternal bliss!" More about being "caught up" at 1 Thessalonians 4 and in the above sermons by Pastor Jack Hibbs.
Make sure you do not miss "Flight 777 on Titus 213 airlines" !!
Just a personal note, you may find more information on the Web concerning the biblical meaning of the number 7, 77, 777... etc. But do NOT get all caught up in that, please! The main thing is FAITH in God and Jesus and to fellowship with the good Lord daily! This blog has over and over again stressed how important prayer and daily Bible reading are as that will help you to grow spiritually and to have a close, intimate, personal, loving and trusting relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. It doesn't get any better than that! Except, of course, when we are with the Lord Himself in heaven!
Like it was said above, do NOT get caught up in the meaning of numbers except what the Bible itself tells us !!
ABOUT THE DAY OF THE LORD:
Please read all of 1 Thessalonians 4 as well as 1 Corinthians 15: 51-58
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 tells us:
"But of the times and the 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. 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. 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. 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. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do."
What love the Heavenly Father has for us!
Jesus loves you and is waiting to hear from you!
Following is an 8 minute video by Dr. Charles Stanley on "How to Receive God's Salvation". You must turn to the good Lord in heartfelt and sincere prayer! God will answer such prayers - those from deep within the soul and heart that have a longing for Him and that believe Jesus and His shed blood can cleanse them - wipe the slate clean - if they but believe with all their very being that Jesus is the Savior and the only way to heaven.
Please, please realize that simply repeating an example of "a sinner's prayer" - as given in the above video - does NOT necessarily guarantee your salvation. You must mean the prayer with all of your heart and be sincere in wanting to obey God and to follow Jesus ! It is good to hear a sample prayer for forgiveness and for salvation, but you must MAKE it your own or say one of your own from your own heart and soul! Many have said a similar sample prayer as that in the above video and have gone on to continue in a life of habitual sin - deliberate and willful sin in disobedience to the heavenly Father. They were evidently not saved in the first place. Your prayer must - again - be from the heart and full of repentance ! If you are then truly saved (born again) your life will reflect that fact in your conduct and in what your priorities are! It does not mean that you are saved by works; rather, that if you are saved there will be a change in you (as Dr. Stanley explains in the above video.) It will be a heart-change as well as a soul-change, and you will then be filled and sealed with 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
Romans 8:16 tells us, "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: "
"I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God." - Romans 12:1-2
When you turn to HIM in repentance and faith and belief, Jesus will be there to welcome you with love and forgiveness, and to embrace you and envelope you within His arms of tender mercies and security!
Maranatha!
