Summary of Bible references on the Rapture
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They have a form of godliness but they have denied the power thereof.
I was disturbed by his view on healing ministries. There are "black and white" doctrines that are spelled out by the apostles. For example when Paul prayed to be healed the Lord told him "My grace is sufficient for thee". He didn't say "I don't heal anymore". To say this is to change or distort the word of God.
17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
This is another example of a black and white doctrine of the Bible, this is what the Lord said and there was no time limit on this word that specified it was only for the apostolic age.
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
This is another example of the Black and White doctrine in the Bible. Once again, this is not limited to the apostles or the apostolic age.
What he has done in this message is take two examples of coworkers of Paul like Timothy not being miraculously healed and applying a doctrine to it. That is known as an inferential teaching. It is reasonable to ask "why weren't they healed". That would lead us to Paul's word "my grace is sufficient for thee". This would also lead us to the word about speaking in tongues that God uses these miraculous gifts for the unbelievers. You cannot create some broad brush doctrine that God does not heal miraculously anymore, but you certainly could conclude that with those who know the Lord He might use a "thorn in the flesh" so that they could receive more grace. Paul even said that were it not for that thorn in the flesh he might have become puffed up in the flesh. You can also look at what James said and conclude that many times people are sick because of sins they have committed and the purpose of being sick is to cause them to confess and repent of the sins. The way you learn this is that after praying and confessing they are healed.
Along those lines it is also disturbing that he dismisses the prevalence of things called sin in the NT as not the work of Satan while lumping healing ministries into the poison of Satan. My understanding of the word of God is that sin has become prevalent because of this teaching that God does not heal anymore. If we practiced James 5 and those in the church would call for the elders to pray for them and they would confess their sins and they would be healed then I believe that would have kept sin in check.
What is doctrines of demons? They have a form of godliness but they have denied the power thereof. The power of godliness is the power to forgive sins and the proof that we have the power to forgive sins is that people are healed. That is what the Lord taught in the gospels.
Sadly, after hearing this message I will no longer be posting links to DTBM. I appreciated his teachings on history and archaelogy, but consider what he taught here to be clearly condemned by the fellowship of the apostles.
I was disturbed by his view on healing ministries. There are "black and white" doctrines that are spelled out by the apostles. For example when Paul prayed to be healed the Lord told him "My grace is sufficient for thee". He didn't say "I don't heal anymore". To say this is to change or distort the word of God.
17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
This is another example of a black and white doctrine of the Bible, this is what the Lord said and there was no time limit on this word that specified it was only for the apostolic age.
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
This is another example of the Black and White doctrine in the Bible. Once again, this is not limited to the apostles or the apostolic age.
What he has done in this message is take two examples of coworkers of Paul like Timothy not being miraculously healed and applying a doctrine to it. That is known as an inferential teaching. It is reasonable to ask "why weren't they healed". That would lead us to Paul's word "my grace is sufficient for thee". This would also lead us to the word about speaking in tongues that God uses these miraculous gifts for the unbelievers. You cannot create some broad brush doctrine that God does not heal miraculously anymore, but you certainly could conclude that with those who know the Lord He might use a "thorn in the flesh" so that they could receive more grace. Paul even said that were it not for that thorn in the flesh he might have become puffed up in the flesh. You can also look at what James said and conclude that many times people are sick because of sins they have committed and the purpose of being sick is to cause them to confess and repent of the sins. The way you learn this is that after praying and confessing they are healed.
Along those lines it is also disturbing that he dismisses the prevalence of things called sin in the NT as not the work of Satan while lumping healing ministries into the poison of Satan. My understanding of the word of God is that sin has become prevalent because of this teaching that God does not heal anymore. If we practiced James 5 and those in the church would call for the elders to pray for them and they would confess their sins and they would be healed then I believe that would have kept sin in check.
What is doctrines of demons? They have a form of godliness but they have denied the power thereof. The power of godliness is the power to forgive sins and the proof that we have the power to forgive sins is that people are healed. That is what the Lord taught in the gospels.
Sadly, after hearing this message I will no longer be posting links to DTBM. I appreciated his teachings on history and archaelogy, but consider what he taught here to be clearly condemned by the fellowship of the apostles.
2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”
This is taught by all Christians that your sins are forgiven by the sacrifice of Jesus blood.
3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”
4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? 5 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 6 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” 7 Then the man got up and went home. 8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.
This is one reason why people are healed so that they know that Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.
Luke 24:47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
If you preach forgiveness of sins the proof that you have this authority is that they are healed from sickness when they repent of their sins.
John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
Clearly we have been given the authority to forgive sins. But this is based on confessing and repenting. If people do that then the proof is they are healed. Also, the promise of being healed is a motivation for people to repent of their sins.
This is taught by all Christians that your sins are forgiven by the sacrifice of Jesus blood.
3 At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”
4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? 5 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 6 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.” 7 Then the man got up and went home. 8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man.
This is one reason why people are healed so that they know that Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.
Luke 24:47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
If you preach forgiveness of sins the proof that you have this authority is that they are healed from sickness when they repent of their sins.
John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
Clearly we have been given the authority to forgive sins. But this is based on confessing and repenting. If people do that then the proof is they are healed. Also, the promise of being healed is a motivation for people to repent of their sins.
I am posting this not because I am a "cheerleader" for Israel to rebuild their temple and priesthood. No, Israel is considered God's prophetic clock.. We knew we were in the final generation when the Jews returned to Israel and then fifty years later when they regained control of Jerusalem and then fifty years later when Trump and the UAE signed the Abraham accords and moved our embassy to Jerusalem. It was noteworthy when they got the red heifers, spending half a million dollars to fly them to Israel, and it is noteworthy that the temple priesthood is being reformed.
It is foolish to pretend Israel is not on a path to rebuild the temple and the temple worship, and it is foolish to pretend this was not prophesied in the NT.
It is foolish to pretend Israel is not on a path to rebuild the temple and the temple worship, and it is foolish to pretend this was not prophesied in the NT.
Luke 22:1-12 -- The fifth seal, Deep fakes, the passover and the upper room all at the end of the age.
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
The feast of unleavened bread is the feast at the beginning of the year, and in this case it signified the beginning of the age of grace. This age of grace began with the Passover, Jesus Christ being sacrificed for our salvation on the cross. The root word for Passover can mean to "stand or guard". In Egypt God stood over the houses with the blood on the door to protect them from the avenger, the angel of death. This time we see that Jesus is standing guard over us to protect us from sin and death. Once again we can see the end from the beginning. The goal of the Lord's sacrifice on the cross was to gain a people that matched him, just like Adam was put to sleep and a rib was taken out of him and from that God built a woman. in the same way Jesus was put to sleep, out of His side came blood and water, and from that God has built the church, the bride of Christ. The feast of unleavened bread is seven days long and signifies an entire time frame from Jesus crucifixion to the end of the church age. According to rabbinical teaching the last day of the feast of unleavened bread was the day that the Jews crossed the Red sea.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
This is how the age began, the chief priests, scribes and rulers seeking to kill all those who expose their corruption and sins. They did this to the apostles. The blood of the martyrs has been shed throughout this age. This is what the 5th seal in the book of revelation refers to. Now consider what we see playing out in the US today with the various uses of lawfare to attack Trump's campaign. Righteous judgement is "as you have done it will be done unto you". What we are seeing played out in the US this year will be played out worldwide during the tribulation.
Revelation 6:9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? 11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
This is what Jonah was preaching to Nineveh, that they would be held accountable for their sins in how they treated their Hebrew slaves.
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
There are two people used to exemplify the “false prophet”; Balaam and Judas. In both cases they will betray the Lord for money. Do not be deceived, neither was a “phony prophet” that is not what is meant by false. They both genuinely knew the Lord and His word. They were prophets, but they were false in that they were not trustworthy, they would sell out the Lord for money. Right now everyone talks about “fake news”. Fake news is simply a false prophet. They will spin the news any way you want in exchange for money. This age began with the chief priests and scribes choosing a false prophet over those that would speak the truth. They chose to crucify the Lord and martyr the apostles rather than hear the truth.
They are “merchants of doubt” when it comes to cigarettes causing cancer. So how many were killed due to their lies even though they knew their product was a drug hooked you and killed you. The NFL did the same thing, knowing that their product caused terrible brain damage. They lied about it and slandered anyone who tried to tell the truth.
AI can do deep fakes which will be used to slander and frame people, false witnesses are going to increase exponentially as Satan enters into people (Satan and Lucifer are not the same. Lucifer is a fallen angel, Satan means slanderer).
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
Unleavened bread is bread that these spin doctors have not had a chance to adulterate. Things are happening very fast right now, too fast for them to do a good job of leavening. Recently a video came out of Biden talking to reporters which was clearly CGI as his hand went through the microphone. Sixty Minutes released a video attacking Governor Desantis yet it was immediately revealed to be a hack smear job as it had been edited and the full video was released. Also an attempt to slander Matt Gaetz was ruined because of a sting operation which caused them to pull the plug before they had a chance to set him up. In every case the "bread wasn't leavened" because they ran out of time. This is what the feast of unleavened bread is all about.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guest chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
This story is full of very figurative language. A man with a pitcher of Water is one of the signs of the Zodiak, Aquarius, which is always immediately before the feast of Passover. The Bible refers to these signs as "the mazzaroth" and they tell the story of the gospel. This particular sign signifies Jesus with the fountain of living water that is pouring out and raising up the church. We will see the Lord pouring out His word at the end of this age, and this will lead us to this large upper room. Our rapture is depicted as our being taken to an upper room where we can prepare for the wedding. The Passover feast becomes the Lord's table which prefigures the wedding feast.
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
The feast of unleavened bread is the feast at the beginning of the year, and in this case it signified the beginning of the age of grace. This age of grace began with the Passover, Jesus Christ being sacrificed for our salvation on the cross. The root word for Passover can mean to "stand or guard". In Egypt God stood over the houses with the blood on the door to protect them from the avenger, the angel of death. This time we see that Jesus is standing guard over us to protect us from sin and death. Once again we can see the end from the beginning. The goal of the Lord's sacrifice on the cross was to gain a people that matched him, just like Adam was put to sleep and a rib was taken out of him and from that God built a woman. in the same way Jesus was put to sleep, out of His side came blood and water, and from that God has built the church, the bride of Christ. The feast of unleavened bread is seven days long and signifies an entire time frame from Jesus crucifixion to the end of the church age. According to rabbinical teaching the last day of the feast of unleavened bread was the day that the Jews crossed the Red sea.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
This is how the age began, the chief priests, scribes and rulers seeking to kill all those who expose their corruption and sins. They did this to the apostles. The blood of the martyrs has been shed throughout this age. This is what the 5th seal in the book of revelation refers to. Now consider what we see playing out in the US today with the various uses of lawfare to attack Trump's campaign. Righteous judgement is "as you have done it will be done unto you". What we are seeing played out in the US this year will be played out worldwide during the tribulation.
Revelation 6:9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? 11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
This is what Jonah was preaching to Nineveh, that they would be held accountable for their sins in how they treated their Hebrew slaves.
3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
There are two people used to exemplify the “false prophet”; Balaam and Judas. In both cases they will betray the Lord for money. Do not be deceived, neither was a “phony prophet” that is not what is meant by false. They both genuinely knew the Lord and His word. They were prophets, but they were false in that they were not trustworthy, they would sell out the Lord for money. Right now everyone talks about “fake news”. Fake news is simply a false prophet. They will spin the news any way you want in exchange for money. This age began with the chief priests and scribes choosing a false prophet over those that would speak the truth. They chose to crucify the Lord and martyr the apostles rather than hear the truth.
They are “merchants of doubt” when it comes to cigarettes causing cancer. So how many were killed due to their lies even though they knew their product was a drug hooked you and killed you. The NFL did the same thing, knowing that their product caused terrible brain damage. They lied about it and slandered anyone who tried to tell the truth.
AI can do deep fakes which will be used to slander and frame people, false witnesses are going to increase exponentially as Satan enters into people (Satan and Lucifer are not the same. Lucifer is a fallen angel, Satan means slanderer).
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
Unleavened bread is bread that these spin doctors have not had a chance to adulterate. Things are happening very fast right now, too fast for them to do a good job of leavening. Recently a video came out of Biden talking to reporters which was clearly CGI as his hand went through the microphone. Sixty Minutes released a video attacking Governor Desantis yet it was immediately revealed to be a hack smear job as it had been edited and the full video was released. Also an attempt to slander Matt Gaetz was ruined because of a sting operation which caused them to pull the plug before they had a chance to set him up. In every case the "bread wasn't leavened" because they ran out of time. This is what the feast of unleavened bread is all about.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guest chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
This story is full of very figurative language. A man with a pitcher of Water is one of the signs of the Zodiak, Aquarius, which is always immediately before the feast of Passover. The Bible refers to these signs as "the mazzaroth" and they tell the story of the gospel. This particular sign signifies Jesus with the fountain of living water that is pouring out and raising up the church. We will see the Lord pouring out His word at the end of this age, and this will lead us to this large upper room. Our rapture is depicted as our being taken to an upper room where we can prepare for the wedding. The Passover feast becomes the Lord's table which prefigures the wedding feast.
According to the type of King David, he reigned in Hebron for 7 1/2 years before coming to Jerusalem.
So we like to look at appointed days on God's calendar that are exactly 6 months apart.
Sukkot is the perfect picture of the wedding of the Lord with Jerusalem. Passover is six months before Sukkot starts and the 7th day of unleavened bread is six months from the last day of Sukkot.
So we like to look at appointed days on God's calendar that are exactly 6 months apart.
Sukkot is the perfect picture of the wedding of the Lord with Jerusalem. Passover is six months before Sukkot starts and the 7th day of unleavened bread is six months from the last day of Sukkot.
"Jesus returns triumphantly as a conquering general". Fair enough, so then where did the army come from? Jesus leads a heavenly host when He comes, if that referred to angelic host what is the point, Jesus said an army of angels could have rescued him at the crucifixion.
She is referring to Jesus returning to Israel in great glory. That is not the rapture that the church is talking about, in that event it says Jesus is in the clouds.
She points out that 1 out of 11 verses in the NT talks of Jesus return, but the verses are not all repeating the same thing, their are very many aspects to this return and like King David, it takes 7 1/2 years. David reigned in Hebron (signifying the heavens) for 7 1/2 years before coming to Jerusalem.
She is referring to Jesus returning to Israel in great glory. That is not the rapture that the church is talking about, in that event it says Jesus is in the clouds.
She points out that 1 out of 11 verses in the NT talks of Jesus return, but the verses are not all repeating the same thing, their are very many aspects to this return and like King David, it takes 7 1/2 years. David reigned in Hebron (signifying the heavens) for 7 1/2 years before coming to Jerusalem.
So let's add to what we know.
1. Rapture at the end of the church age. That could refer to the seventh day of the feast of unleavened bread, the day Israel crossed through the red sea.
2. After this there are 3 days of outer darkness with weeping and gnashing of teeth, similar to the three days that Jesus was in the grave.
3. Then you have 40 days like the fasting in the wilderness being tempted. Also similar to the 40 days that Jonah preached in Nineveh.
4. This would take us to Shavuot or ascension day, approximately 50 days after Passover.
So not only is the seventh day of the feast of unleavened bread fitting nicely with 7 1/2 years later and the feast of Succoth which would be the end of the tribulation, it also fits with 3 days of darkness, 40 days of testing and ascension day.
1. Rapture at the end of the church age. That could refer to the seventh day of the feast of unleavened bread, the day Israel crossed through the red sea.
2. After this there are 3 days of outer darkness with weeping and gnashing of teeth, similar to the three days that Jesus was in the grave.
3. Then you have 40 days like the fasting in the wilderness being tempted. Also similar to the 40 days that Jonah preached in Nineveh.
4. This would take us to Shavuot or ascension day, approximately 50 days after Passover.
So not only is the seventh day of the feast of unleavened bread fitting nicely with 7 1/2 years later and the feast of Succoth which would be the end of the tribulation, it also fits with 3 days of darkness, 40 days of testing and ascension day.
If I am on the nightwatch and I see a branch move, or a movement in the grass. I could interpret that as a cat, or a raccoon, or a thief. Since I am a nightwatchman it is important that I do not dismiss it as unimportant. If it turns out to be unimportant that doesn't make me wrong, that simply means I was being thorough at my job.
On the other hand the nightwatchman who sees the same thing and says "oh we saw that three years ago, it was a cat" as though that means we don't need to check it out, that guy is wrong.
Then there is the nightwatchman that brings a pillow and ear plugs and says "no one has robbed this place for the last twenty years, so no need to watch" this guy needs to be fired.
I have seen all three types of Christians. I am not the chief priest, Jesus is. But I do know that in the OT they would set this guys clothes on fire and he would have to cast his mantle off and go running through the temple naked. I also know that Jesus warned if we were not like the proper nightwatchman doing our job that would be our punishment as well.
The fact that there have been a wide variety of interpretations doesn't prove any of them is wrong (it could be like the story of blind people describing an elephant). The fact that there have been false prophets also is not an excuse to ignore 25% of the word, instead it proves we are over the target that Satan is desperately trying to throw us off.
On the other hand the nightwatchman who sees the same thing and says "oh we saw that three years ago, it was a cat" as though that means we don't need to check it out, that guy is wrong.
Then there is the nightwatchman that brings a pillow and ear plugs and says "no one has robbed this place for the last twenty years, so no need to watch" this guy needs to be fired.
I have seen all three types of Christians. I am not the chief priest, Jesus is. But I do know that in the OT they would set this guys clothes on fire and he would have to cast his mantle off and go running through the temple naked. I also know that Jesus warned if we were not like the proper nightwatchman doing our job that would be our punishment as well.
The fact that there have been a wide variety of interpretations doesn't prove any of them is wrong (it could be like the story of blind people describing an elephant). The fact that there have been false prophets also is not an excuse to ignore 25% of the word, instead it proves we are over the target that Satan is desperately trying to throw us off.