Title: Rapture of the Church Source:
[None] URL Source:[None] Published:Jul 14, 2015 Author:Don Post Date:2015-07-14 23:19:04 by Don Keywords:None Views:15525 Comments:65
Many people don't believe in the Rapture of the Christian Church, or even know just what the Church is. There are many differing opinions on all phases of the End Times. The only valid opinions come from what we read in the Holy Bible. I will post an article tomorrow that doesn't skimp on references giving chapter and verse. I believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church. More on that tomorrow.
" Many people don't believe in the Rapture of the Christian Church "
I am one that does not believe in that. I think it is a theory based on misinterpretation.
I also think it is a theory that instills passivity & cowardice in Christians. Too many Christians do not properly oppose evil, even to the point of refusing to defend themselves. Because, " why worry, God will rapture us out of this mess? " It is the easy way out for them. I think that is a false doctrine.
God will rapture us out of this mess?" It is the easy way out for them. I think that is a false doctrine.
And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.--1 Corinthians 8:2 - King James Version, Holman Christian Standard Bible, Aramaic Bible in Plain English
From the article at the link above that you gave me:
"The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theory, however, is a menacing doctrine that perverts the plain language of the text of the New Testament."
My quote above from that article is enough for me to know that the article is nonsense.
If any one wants to see how easily what is stated in that article is refuted, (Lord willing) I suggest they read the article then watch the short 15 minute video that I provided a link to in the #40 comment above in this thread.
On the scale of 1 to 10 of things I have seen attempting to refute the Pre-Tribulation Rapture I give it a 1.
Rupture was not even Darby's invention - it came from this Scotish woman vision
Actually no. The translating of the church at some point during the tribulation was mentioned by Irenaeus in Against Heresies Book V chapter 29.
I've posted that reference to you several times in the past and it was ignored. I also posted Pseudo Epherem which speaks of a pre tribulation translation of the church. That source cannot be attributed to an exact person, however reflected the views of some during the 4th century.
So I disagree that this is some 19th century machination. Perhaps it was a revival of an ancient minority view.
