Many believe ‘the rapture’ refers to Christians being “raptured” into Heaven before Jesus Christ returns to rule and before the Great Tribulation. This belief suggests Christians will vanish, leaving the world to face the Tribulation. Three or seven years later, Jesus will supposedly begin His reign on Earth. This idea often stems from the Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, where he describes believers…
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The Prophetic Return of Christ – Bill Hutchison leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in Second Coming
The Bible outlines crucial events preceding Christ’s return, emphasizing the importance of comprehending their timeline and significance. Christ, responding to disciples’ inquiries, foretells these events in Matthew 24, mirrored in the Book of Revelation. Seven Seals in Revelation align with Matthew 24’s portrayal of false messiahs, wars, famines, and pestilences. Matthew 24:14 signals the nearing end: the global preaching of the Gospel. The abomination of…
70 Weeks of Daniel: What Does the Prophecy Mean? – Don Henson lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in Second Coming
The 70 weeks prophecy in Daniel 9:24-27 outlines the timing of the Messiah’s first and second comings, as well as the establishment of the New Covenant. Divided into 70 weeks, symbolizing 490 years, the prophecy begins with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem in 457 B.C. and culminates in the ministry of Jesus Christ. The first 69 weeks (483 years) bring us to A.D. 27, marking…
Holy Days: Trumpets cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Day of Trumpets
Church members approach various biblical festivals with different moods. Passover and Unleavened Bread invoke somber reflection, emphasizing the sacrifice of God and His Son compared to our imperfection. Pentecost brings a sense of excitement as we consider the arrival of the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Feast of Trumpets, however, is characterized by exuberance as we anticipate Christ’s return and our glorious resurrection. Nevertheless,…
Is There A Secret Rapture Coming? thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Spirit Beings, First Resurrection
Many Christians mistakenly point to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 in support of the idea of a secret rapture. There is a lot packed into these verses but a secret rapture is not one of them. For one, it confirms the biblical teaching that the dead are in the grave and not in heaven or hell, specifically pointing to the dead in Christ – “And the dead…
The Feast of Trumpets: A Turning Point in History ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Second Coming, Day of the Lord, First Resurrection, Day of Trumpets
As depicted in Revelation, with seven trumpet blasts, the Feast of Trumpets represents the actual return of Jesus Christ to this earth – establishing the Kingdom of God! With Old Testament prophetic ideas like a conquering Messiah from the Davidic line ruling with power and authority, this second return has been anticipated since Christ’s resurrection. Being that trumpets are perfect for attracting attention, the exciting…
Revelation’s "End of the World" Timeline Explained tomorrowsworld.org
Linda Hutchison
4 years ago in Day of the Lord
Have you ever wondered about Revelation’s “End of the World” predictions? Bible scriptures, when woven together, clarify many misconceptions about this confusing book. Its main point is that God will save mankind from self-annihilation. That is good news. Revelation does provide a roadmap, but no dates; God does not intend for us to predict His timeline. It does warn of world-encompassing false religious beliefs inconsistent…
Who Is the Antichrist? tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Second Coming
One of the most ominous figures the Bible reveals to us is the end time Antichrist. The spirit of this individual has been in the world and deceiving since the first century in the form of all false prophets. We know them as teachers that profess to represent Christ, using Christ’s name, yet teaching a different Jesus or gospel or teaching lawlessness. All of these…
What is the "rapture"? thebiblesaysthat.com
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in Second Coming, First Resurrection, Day of Trumpets
Many Christian sects promote the idea of a “secret rapture.” However, the idea that Christ will quietly snatch away believers before He returns cannot be found in the scriptures. The Bible says that Jesus Christ’s return will be announced with shouts, trumpet blasts and flashes of light. The whole world will know of His arrival. Only after this unmistakable event will Christians be taken up….