I am confused by this topic. I have read multiple biblical scriptures that indicate either might occur. Can someone please shed their thoughts on this and explain what makes them feel this way? My feeling could go either way...
on one hand, God is love... and would a God of love allow his followers and true believers to suffer a tribulation?
On the other hand we are already suffering and I feel god allows us pains to "bring us down a notch.." as Christians in America I feel I am somewhat a spoiled brat. Well, I dont know if that is the right term or not, but in this country Christianity is not widely encouraged and it is brushed off frequently. Because of this it is hard to keep a mindset on living a Christlike life and not giving in the all the sinful temptations currently out there. Make sense. My point is, I understand why difficult times are necessary, it brings me closer to My Father.
Please help me clear this confusion.
on one hand, God is love... and would a God of love allow his followers and true believers to suffer a tribulation?
On the other hand we are already suffering and I feel god allows us pains to "bring us down a notch.." as Christians in America I feel I am somewhat a spoiled brat. Well, I dont know if that is the right term or not, but in this country Christianity is not widely encouraged and it is brushed off frequently. Because of this it is hard to keep a mindset on living a Christlike life and not giving in the all the sinful temptations currently out there. Make sense. My point is, I understand why difficult times are necessary, it brings me closer to My Father.
Please help me clear this confusion.