Pre Trib Rapture Moment 11: What will trigger the rapture?

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Pre Trib Rapture Moment 11: What will trigger the rapture?


By Bryan Denlinger


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No one knows when the rapture of the body of Christ will occur, "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh" (Matt 25:13), but yes its imminency necessitates diligence in soul-winning.
 

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No one knows when the rapture of the body of Christ will occur, "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh" (Matt 25:13), but yes its imminency necessitates diligence in soul-winning.
Hi there Starfied,

yes you are right. We do not know when the Rapture will take place. But we do indeed know what triggers the Rapture. For the Bible tells us:

10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 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,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
- Ephesians 1:10-14 (King James Bible)

Ephesians 1:10-14 clearly tells us that it is the fulness of times, when that occurs, that is when Jesus Christ will catch away the Body of Christ. And we will be removed off of the earth.

Also Bryan Denlinger did make it clear that he did not know when that will take place or who the last soul is that will be in the Body of Christ. He said that we do not know that time when Jesus Christ will bring out the Body of Christ. And also, a little later in the video, in regard to when the rapture will happen, he did mention a second time though that he did not know and also that neither do we.

But when the last soul that is to get saved, does get saved, that is when the Rapture will happen. When the Redemption of the purchased possession takes place. Because that is the dispensation of the fulness of times. And again, we do not know who that last soul is and when that very last soul will get saved.

We born again Christians are the purchased possession.

Also, verse 13 shows that in the Church Age, true Born Again Christians are sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise. Which is another proof text for the Eternal Security of the true Born Again believer.

And furthermore, Bryan Denlinger encouraged the saints to get busy for the Lord and to preach the Gospel and to get souls saved. To get zealous about witnessing.

And yeah Starfield, just as
you also stated about the importance of soul winning, we Christians do need to be more diligent in soul winning. Because the rapture is indeed very imminent.
 

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Hi there Starfied,

yes you are right. We do not know when the Rapture will take place. But we do indeed know what triggers the Rapture. For the Bible tells us:

10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 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,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
- Ephesians 1:10-14 (King James Bible)

Ephesians 1:10-14 clearly tells us that it is the fulness of times, when that occurs, that is when Jesus Christ will catch away the Body of Christ. And we will be removed off of the earth.
Hmmm...I think the dispensation of the fulness of times is alluding to the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation to unite all, both Jews and Gentiles, as one body in Christ Jesus. Galatians 4:4-5 and Colossians 1:20 further explains it; "But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons" (Gal 4:4-5). "And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven" (Col 1:20).


And furthermore, Bryan Denlinger encouraged the saints to get busy for the Lord and to preach the Gospel and to get souls saved. To get zealous about witnessing.

And yeah Starfield, just as
you also stated about the importance of soul winning, we Christians do need to be more diligent in soul winning. Because the rapture is indeed very imminent.
I wholeheartedly agree about the importance of witnessing.:)
 

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MAKE THE PRE-TRIB-RAPTURE INSANITY STOP
 

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Hmmm...I think the dispensation of the fulness of times is alluding to the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation to unite all, both Jews and Gentiles, as one body in Christ Jesus. Galatians 4:4-5 and Colossians 1:20 further explains it; "But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons" (Gal 4:4-5). "And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven" (Col 1:20).

Yep absolutely Starfield, that is correct. Once Jesus receives His last sheep into His fold, the Rapture will take place. And we know that right now although God is dealing with the Gentile Nations in the Church Age, Jews can still get saved.


11 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel saying,
3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.
4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
6And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.
9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:
10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.
11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.
12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?
13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?
16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.
20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.
24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:
27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.
28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes.
29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:
31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.
32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. - Romans 11:1-36 (Holy Bible)




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Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.
6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.
8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. - John 10:1-16 (Holy Bible)


The parable in the passage of John 10 is a wonderful teaching on the Rapture. The Pre-Tribulation Rapture.

The redemption of the purchased possession. And also, we know that in this Dispensation known as the Church Age, that there is neither Greek nor Jew, but we are all one in Christ Jesus:



26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. - Galatians 3:26-29 (Holy Bible)



I wholeheartedly agree about the importance of witnessing.
:)
Amen my sister in Christ :) Amen.
 
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Sooo if something has to happen before the rapture can occur, then that means the rapture can't happen at any time?
 
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It depends. There are gaps between events in prophecies. Kind of like the big gap between the tribulation and now according to certain people's beliefs. :rolleyes:
 

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Sooo if something has to happen before the rapture can occur, then that means the rapture can't happen at any time?
That's a good question 1Still_waters, what I think it means is that that last soul that gets saved and baptized into the Body of Christ, that could happen at anytime. We don't when that will happen. But we know from reading Ephesians 1:10-14 that that is what will trigger the Rapture.
 
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I just checked webster and his definitions of "imminent", they are many, The first one is:"ready to take place" you people just prove that the rapture of the church has not been "ready to take place" for 2,000yrs , There are stills souls to be saved. But I agree it is getting very close. Websters other meanings are more in line with the Bible. "coming", "impending", "inevitable", "unavoidable". I think we could all agree with these 4 last definitions. I do. This brings to mind two words in Revelation. Rev.1:1 "shortly" Somethings that in Rev. took place in John's day and following John's day."shortly". John saw Christ and wrote letters to 7 churches, and John was taken to Heaven and saw the present day ,his day, worship in Heaven. the 24 elders represented the saved of Israel and the saved of today's church, 6,000 yrs of church history: I believe the Church of God started with Adam and Eve, not just after Pentecost, Pentecost just began the last dispensation of the Church of God. The word "Church" unifies the whole Bible. THEN, comes "shortly" the opening of the seals, church and world history after John's day, up to the rapture at Rev.6:12, the last, 7th, 1,000yrs, will be Jesus reign on earth.This sequence of events fits Rev. best. The other word regarding , as to, action is "Quickly" Jesus' coming will be in a quick manner, not soon. Rev.21:12 "..behold I am coming quickly" But not "shortly" nor "imminently" But, today, I think,Jesus will return very soon. AMEN ?! Hoffco
 

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You know Jesus said when He comes every eye shall see Him and the whole earth shall mourn because of Him; so that when He comes for us it will be a very open show..... So all who plan to be caught up in secret; Im not really sure with whom you are going?
 

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There is no rapture of the church PERIOD. Jesus returns at the Battle of Armageddon with the martyred saints. Once He defeats His enemies, he remains on earth and rules with the martyred saints for 1,000 years. See Rev 19-20.

There is no rapture, except that of the martyred saints. The rest of the dead do not get resurrected until after the 1,000 years are up and they return with GOD the father for the new heaven and new earth. See 2 Peter 3:10 and John 6.
 
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the calendar will click to 2 june 2031:)
 

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I'm not sure who's worse the atheists or the rapture ready retards. The atheists will argue their belief until the sun rises, but good Christians know that they are insane and disregard the ramblings,however the rapturists are good God fearing souls who not only believe a lie but they distribute their stupidity thru books, movies, blogs, etc.etc. some like tim lahaye or hal lindsey or john hagee have gotten filthy rich from spreading the lie![emphasis on filthy!]
Now many here on this site have studied the good book extensively and have tried to steer them to the correct facts of the matter, I have explained no less than 10 times in various threads how to figure out the truth,yet no feedback, which means they are so certain of the lie that they don't need anyone telling them anything different or they simply WANT to believe the boss is going to give them their paycheck whether they work or not. now normally i would put them in the same category as atheists and let them wallow in their stupidity,however the hour is late and my job is to gather the witnesses to prepare for the coming trib, the witnesses of course are another debate altogether and i'm trying to focus on this particular lie at this time,now I realize that most of the liars will simply paste page after page of false prophet babble and go on about their way.
I will try once again to show where the problem originates and maybe I can get 1 or 2 of them to open their mind to another way to look at it,doubt it, but its worth a try.
Now the backbone of the rapture theory comes from 1Thess 4/16...For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout and the dead shall rise first then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds...Ok first lets go back to 1thess 4/14--even so them also which sleep in Jesus will GOD bring with him.So the conundrum is that there are 2 Lords...the Lord Jesus & the Lord GOD,4/16 is speaking of the Lord GOD, when HE descends from heaven to gather up his children at the end of the 1,000 yrs!So if the rapture retards would try and study their scriptures using this premise,maybe,just maybe, they'll get it right for a change!.....right! i'll hold my breath.
 
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I'm not sure who's worse the atheists or the rapture ready retards. The atheists will argue their belief until the sun rises, but good Christians know that they are insane and disregard the ramblings,however the rapturists are good God fearing souls who not only believe a lie but they distribute their stupidity thru books, movies, blogs, etc.etc. some like tim lahaye or hal lindsey or john hagee have gotten filthy rich from spreading the lie![emphasis on filthy!]
Now many here on this site have studied the good book extensively and have tried to steer them to the correct facts of the matter, I have explained no less than 10 times in various threads how to figure out the truth,yet no feedback, which means they are so certain of the lie that they don't need anyone telling them anything different or they simply WANT to believe the boss is going to give them their paycheck whether they work or not. now normally i would put them in the same category as atheists and let them wallow in their stupidity,however the hour is late and my job is to gather the witnesses to prepare for the coming trib, the witnesses of course are another debate altogether and i'm trying to focus on this particular lie at this time,now I realize that most of the liars will simply paste page after page of false prophet babble and go on about their way.
I will try once again to show where the problem originates and maybe I can get 1 or 2 of them to open their mind to another way to look at it,doubt it, but its worth a try.
Now the backbone of the rapture theory comes from 1Thess 4/16...For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout and the dead shall rise first then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds...Ok first lets go back to 1thess 4/14--even so them also which sleep in Jesus will GOD bring with him.So the conundrum is that there are 2 Lords...the Lord Jesus & the Lord GOD,4/16 is speaking of the Lord GOD, when HE descends from heaven to gather up his children at the end of the 1,000 yrs!So if the rapture retards would try and study their scriptures using this premise,maybe,just maybe, they'll get it right for a change!.....right! i'll hold my breath.
You're so right. What is worse, is that when the antichrist does make his appearance, these poor people will never believe it to be him.
"We are still here. Therefore, so and so isn't the antichrist".


There ISN'T going to be a Pre-Trib Rapture.
 

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right and not only will the anti-Christ easily deceive them, they all have quit studying,thinking that they have all the answers and the big vacuum will suck them all right outta here!without saving souls, witnessing, or anything that good Christians are supposed to do,so they stand with arms wide for eternity, waiting...waiting...waiting...waiting! while the world crumbles they will be waiting!I hope john hagee packs a lunch cause it will be a long wait!I guess when this is all over we'll see what the rapture retards have to say for themselves?well this is the 11th time i've tried to help them and what do you bet it does absolutely no good and not 1 of them will seek the truth?hope i'm wrong and this helps at least 1 someone!
 
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The Secret Rapture
How will the Lord Jesus Christ return in His Second Coming?
The Dispensation doctrine states that when the Church is raptured into heaven the Jews will be left behind to face the Antichrist during the Great Tribulation which lasts seven years.


When I asked the question, “Where will you be during the Great Tribulation?” our Christian friends would give answers like “I’ll be out of this world” or “I’ll be with Jesus in Heaven”. I then asked them, “Do you mean you will be dead by then?” They quickly replied, “No, we would have raptured and disappeared from the earth.” “Really!” I turned to Matthew 24:29-31 and showed them what it says:

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” (Mt. 24:29-31)

Here is a clear statement from our Lord Jesus Christ who said that He will be coming “immediately after the tribulation” and not before, so how can Christians be with Him in Heaven during the Great Tribulation? Our Christian friends explained they would be secretly raptured before that time, which means they will suddenly disappear from the earth before the Great Tribulation occurs. The word “rapture” is derived from the Latin word “raptura” with the meaning of “seizure” or being snatched away. It also means overwhelming happiness.
 
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Is the Secret Rapture Theory biblical?
This secret rapture theory is fascinating but is it biblical? Let us examine some of the scriptural verses that proponents of the Secret Rapture Theory use to support their beliefs.

The Lord Jesus Christ is coming back as a thief in the night

The New Testament has many passages that compare the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ with the unexpected house break-in of the thief at night. Those who teach the Secret Rapture say the Lord Jesus Christ will come as a thief in the night to snatch away true believers while others are asleep. Let us examine each passage carefully and see what is their real message.

Matthew 24:42-43 Our Lord said, “Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken in.” These verses say nothing about the secret rapture, but only indicate Jesus will return like the thief who would come at an unknown and unexpected time. The warning is for Christians to be ready at all times.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 The apostle Paul wrote: “For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.” This verse does not mean that believers would be raptured because if you read two verses below Paul gave the explanation. “But you, brethren, are not in darkness so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.” (1 Thes. 5:4) It says nothing about a secret rapture. Again, the message here is NOT that Jesus' coming will be secret, but that it will occur at a time when most will not expect it, therefore we must WATCH!

2 Peter 3:10 Here is a scriptural verse that completely destroys the secret rapture theory. “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.” How can there be a secret rapture when “the heavens will pass away with a great noise”?

Revelation 3:3 The Lord Jesus Christ said: “Remember therefore how you have received and heard: hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.” There is nothing in this verse that even vaguely suggests that Christians will be raptured secretly. Here is an instruction for them to watch because nobody knows when Jesus will be returning.

Revelation 16:15 This verse states, “Behold, I am coming as a thief.” Again it says nothing about a secret rapture. The rest of the verse state,“Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame.” This verse is preceded and followed by verses that show very clearly the Lord Jesus Christ will only return after “battle of that great day of God Almighty. . . Armageddon.” (Rev. 16:14-16)

Unless you insert your own interpretation into the verses there is nothing to indicate there is any secret rapture before the Lord Jesus Christ returns.
 
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The Return of the Lord Jesus Christ is visible
and audible, and there is no Third Coming
Advocates of the Secret Rapture teach there are two phases of the Lord’s Return. In the first phase Jesus will come secretly to take believers with Him to Heaven, and in the second phase, which is after the Great Tribulation, our Lord will return with the saints. Although they do not like to admit it but they are suggesting that our Lord Jesus Christ will have a Third Coming. Where in the Bible does it say that? Let us examine some of the scriptural verses that show this theory of the Secret Rapture and the Third Coming is completely flawed.

1. Testimony of the angels After the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven the two angels spoke to the Lord’s disciples: Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11) The next time when Jesus returns it will be in the same “manner” as he went up to Heaven. Jesus ascended to heaven on the Mount of Olives openly and visibly. When He returns it will also be openly and visibly, and certainly not in secret.

2. Appearance a second time This verse states very clearly that our Lord Jesus Christ will appear a second time. “So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.” (Heb. 9:28) Christ’s appearance a second time is not a secret at all. “When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” (Col. 3:4)

3. Christ’s Second Coming will be like the lightning In the discourse on His Second Coming our Lord Jesus Christ describes it so graphically that no one can misinterpret it any other way: “For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” (Mt. 24:27) Can anyone not see the lightning when it flashes across the sky? How then can anyone think the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ will be a secret one?

4. Every eye will see Jesus Christ when He comes again When the Lord returns He will not only appear to His disciples but also to every person on earth. “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, and they also who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.” (Rev. 1:7) There is no secret about the Lord’s Second Coming.