Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

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They all 10 were WAITING for the bridegroom.

So? Those who will commit Apostasy will also be WAITING for the Bridegroom but they will be deceived when the Antichrist comes and thus they are represented by the foolish virgins who are not allowed to the wedding.
 

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Only the Jews who believe in Christ are a part of the church. God will be dealing with the unbelieving nation of Israel during the tribulation/great tribulation period. These do not belong to the church. They are a separate dispensation. A different program.
I wouldn't say a different dispensation, would say a different TIMING. The word dispensation refers to rules and regulations in a roundabout way. A system of order etc. But, it's only the timing that is different. Abraham was accounted as righteous because he BELIEVED God, we the Church come to God bt FAITH ALONE. Nothing changes during the 70th week. God doesn't;t just show up and save 1/3 of the Jews, else he should save them all. They repent when the Two-witnesses show up and preach Christ crucified at the 1335. Thus at the 1290 they know to Flee Judea, and 30 days later the Anti-Christ conquers Jerusalem at the 1260.

So, Abraham, Daniel, Ezekiel, and Elijah were all made righteous because they believed in the coming salvation via THE PROMISED ONE. We are made who by Faith in Jesus alone. After the rapture, both Jews and Gentiles who come unto Christ by FAITH ALONE will be saved but we do have a different plight. (not me, LOL) The Remnant Gentile Church will mostly be slaughtered, the 1/3 of the Jews who repent, the 3-5 million Jews who are called The Woman in Rev. 12, the 144,000 in Rev. 7, the 7000 elsewhere in the New Testament, etc., etc. will be PROTECTED by God Himself for 1260 days for 2 reasons. God promised Abraham a continual seed, and Jesus rules from Jerusalem amongst the Jews for 1000 years.

So, I agree, God deals with both in a DIFFERENT TIMING, but God's ways (as we know) never change. We can only be saved by faith alone. So, a different timing, I agree with. But in the same fashion. Most people miss the Two Harvest Seasons. The first is in the Spring, the Second s in the Summer (Church Age). Israel's harvest ended, their harvest was to bring us Jesus and to start up the Gospel via Peter, Paul, etc. Then the Sumer Harvest came. That's a whole other angle.

A different program. The church is not present during Matt.24, as it is a summary of the time of God's wrath, with Matt.24:15 being the middle mark of that seven years where according to Daniel 9:27 is when the abomination is set up. During this time God's wrath via the seals, trumpets and bowl judgments will also be taking place, which the church is not appointed to suffer. Therefore we cannot be on the earth during the time of God's wrath, which the events of Matt.24 are depicting.
I agree, they are not present between Matt. 24:15-31, then we get the parable of the Fig Tree from verses 32-35. There were no chapters and verses, so sometimes things are not grouped as the translators supposed they were, most of the time they got it correct. Maybe verses 36-51 go with Matt. 25, all I know is it does not fit with Matt. 24:15-31 because it's BEFORE the 70th week. The Flood came and took the people by surprise. In verse 36 Jesus as NO MAN KNOWS THE DAY NOR HOUR, well, that is a reference to a Judean Wedding and the Groom being sent by his father after midnight to go get his bride. So, Jesus compares the days of Noah unto the Groom being sent to get the Bride !! So.........why do we not understand this is about the Rapture? He even calls that point out:

Matt. 24:38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

One has to think on a deeper level here. Jesus is not nor can he be speaking about the Second Coming, that is not going to take ANYONE by surprise because even the Atheist will know by that time Jesus is real, they just hate him and have taken the Mark of the Beast, so they are doomed and must fight him, in their minds. Thus, those who can read know Jesus will return after the 1260 day rule of the Beast to KILL HIM and to TAKE OVER. So, everyone in the whole world knows when Jesus is showing up. So, who is TAKEN BY SURPRISE (the flood)? It is those who missed the Rapture (wedding), or the 5 virgins AND all the wicked who will eventually see their "OWN FLOOD" but only after the waters start rising, it didn't flood on the first day, nor the 2nd day of rain even probably, but eventually the floods came. Well, when you miss the rapture, eventually they will be in God's Wrath/Judgment unless they repent, then the Anti-Christ will take them out unless they are the Jews who flee unto Judea.

The AoD is at the 1290 in the MIDST, not the exact middle. God's Wrath is the 7 Trumpets and the 7 Vials is the 3rd Woe which is brought by the 7th Trump. The Seals are only Prophetic in nature. Matt. 24:36-51 is before the Rapture, as is Matt. 24:4-14.
 
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Mat 25 is a vivid picture of the rapture
Yes. I agree with you. Except you may be missing the immense likelihood that Mat 25 depicts the NIGHT after tribulation. (sun darkened, moon not shining, stars falling.)
 
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but they will be deceived when the Antichrist comes
not allowed to the wedding.
The impossibility of that is that, at the marriage feast, the participants will feast upon the KINGS of the Earth, and that's when Jesus comes to get his chosen. Hence the Revelation says, "Blessed are those invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And this comes after Jerusalem His bride is clothed with the righteous acts of the saints.
 

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The impossibility of that is that, at the marriage feast, the participants will feast upon the KINGS of the Earth, and that's when Jesus comes to get his chosen. Hence the Revelation says, "Blessed are those invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And this comes after Jerusalem His bride is clothed with the righteous acts of the saints.
The 5 foolish virgins are not allowed into the marriage. They are the ones Paul said would "fall away".
 
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The 5 foolish virgins are not allowed into the marriage. They are the ones Paul said would "fall away".
It's true that they're not allowed. I don't disagree with that. I was saying Jesus coming to leave the foolish 5 to tribulation is the impossibility because all 10 have to be together when he comes. And that coming is in the NIGHT.
 

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It's true that they're not allowed. I don't disagree with that. I was saying Jesus coming to leave the foolish 5 to tribulation is the impossibility because all 10 have to be together when he comes. .

Well there was only 5 virgins there when he arrived. The other 5 were out shopping for midnight oil.
 
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the portion of the body of Christ who will be here for the GT are church members alive on Earth.
The Church is already written in heaven. The Scripture says even to the Hebrews,

"But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, (Heb 12:22-23)"​
Being God's child, do you not believe that you already dwell in heaven?
You fool. John's Revelation also testifies, saying,

"And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. (Rev 13:6)"​
And

"Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. 8 And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. (Rev 13:7-8)"​

The beast won't wage war against people on Earth, but those in Heaven, and all on Earth will worship the beast. If everyone on Earth worships the beast, HOW then can saints undergo tribulation?

Therefore, tribulation is only to those faithful.
 
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Well there was only 5 virgins there when he arrived. The other 5 were out shopping for midnight oil.
By "together," I meant all 10 have to be on Earth physically when he comes. At least when they are called and resurrected.
 
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1 Corinthians 14:22 New King James Version

22 Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers (Nonelects) but for those who believe (God's elects).

No point in debating end time prophecies, when God will make it clear and prepare all of God's elects. While God will send strong delusion on all nonelects.

Romans 8:38-39 King James Version

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


2 Thessalonians 2:8-12 King James Version

8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
 

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It's true that they're not allowed. I don't disagree with that. I was saying Jesus coming to leave the foolish 5 to tribulation is the impossibility because all 10 have to be together when he comes. And that coming is in the NIGHT.
No, I think the 10 represent ALL Christendom (10 means COMPLETENESS) and Jesus is telling us 50 percent are not ready for the Rapture, thus they will be left on earth. Remember, Jesus said he will tell some, I never knew you, depart from me. Me being honest, I can see half of our so-called Church on earth right not being of Christ, priests marrying homosexuals, backslidden people, etc., etc. So I see 5 as missing the Wedding, and the reason there will be gnashing of teeth is those 5 have to go through the tribulation, many will be weak and take the Mark of the Beast. But, they can make heaven by rededicating their lives, and HIDING real good, or becoming a Martyr for Jesus. Bedtime for me.
 
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The Church is already written in heaven. The Scripture says even to the Hebrews,

"But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, (Heb 12:22-23)"​
Being God's child, do you not believe that you already dwell in heaven?
You fool. John's Revelation also testifies, saying,

"And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. (Rev 13:6)"​
And

"Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. 8 And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain. (Rev 13:7-8)"​

The beast won't wage war against people on Earth, but those in Heaven, and all on Earth will worship the beast. If everyone on Earth worships the beast, HOW then can saints undergo tribulation?

Therefore, tribulation is only to those faithful.
People who are alive for the great tribulation will experience it regardless if they're name is already written in heaven.

I think you're trying to say that people on Earth are currently in heaven; they're not and that's evident.

Also, please refrain from using insults against me or other people on this site. It's very unbecoming of a Christian and unnecessary. Thank you.
 
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"For I am jealous over you [CORPORATE (plural) 'you'] with godly jealousy: for I have betrothed you [CORPORATE (plural), 'you'] to ONE HUSBAND, that I may present [or, to present] you [understood 'you'] A CHASTE VIRGIN [SINGULAR] to Christ" - https://biblehub.com/interlinear/2_corinthians/11-2.htm


(i.e. the "A CHASTE VIRGIN [SINGULAR]" is made up of "many members"... tho "ONE BODY"... He is only "MARRYING" ONE VIRGIN [SINGULAR]... not 5 virginS [plural]... those are who will "go in with [G3326 - accompanying] Him to the wedding FEAST/SUPPER" upon His "RETURN" to the earth Matt25:1,10 [note: NOT "WITH [G4862 - UNIONed-with] Him" as is said of US / the Church WHICH IS HIS BODY])


[note to readers: "the kingdom OF THE heavenS" (v.1) is not located UP IN "Heaven"]





I realize you (dear Abs) are never going to be convinced... so I'm mainly putting this post here for the readers...
Millions on white horses in HEAVEN rev 19

Wife.
Bride.

Millions referred to as wife and bride.

But you painted yourself into a corner....over "singular"

IOW ...you actually BUILT a doctrine atop of error.

Of the millions on white horses, which is the bride??????

The wife????

Your premise is impossible.
 
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Yes. I agree with you. Except you may be missing the immense likelihood that Mat 25 depicts the NIGHT after tribulation. (sun darkened, moon not shining, stars falling.)
that parable and every other rapture verse is peacetime.

You do realize with lot and noah BOTH STORIES have zero to do with a gathering AFTER JUDGEMENT???

The one taken/left is BEFORE THE FLOOD.
Undeniably the rapture.

( complete with JESUS COMMAND "watch and be ready")
 
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No, I think the 10 represent ALL Christendom (10 means COMPLETENESS) and Jesus is telling us 50 percent are not ready for the Rapture, thus they will be left on earth. Remember, Jesus said he will tell some, I never knew you, depart from me. Me being honest, I can see half of our so-called Church on earth right not being of Christ, priests marrying homosexuals, backslidden people, etc., etc. So I see 5 as missing the Wedding, and the reason there will be gnashing of teeth is those 5 have to go through the tribulation, many will be weak and take the Mark of the Beast. But, they can make heaven by rededicating their lives, and HIDING real good, or becoming a Martyr for Jesus. Bedtime for me.
BINGO!!!!

SOMEONE ACTUALLY UNPACKED IT!!!!

For years i have seen every member here reframe it.

The only change is; Jesus tells the foolish " i know you not"....not "i never knew you"

Remember the had a little oil but ran out.

They were nominal carnal christians....pew sitters...uncommitted...narcissistic.

Like the modern church.
 
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The impossibility of that is that, at the marriage feast, the participants will feast upon the KINGS of the Earth, and that's when Jesus comes to get his chosen. Hence the Revelation says, "Blessed are those invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And this comes after Jerusalem His bride is clothed with the righteous acts of the saints.
where is this?

Or are you referring to the vultures eating carcases after the gt?

Believers do not eat dead bodies
 
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What is the purpose of allowing only part of Christ’s body to go through Jacob’s Trouble? Do you believe the Lord will protect His body during this time?
You just said it
"Jacobs" ....trouble.

The times of the gentiles completed.

Israels trouble begins.
 
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"For I am jealous over you [CORPORATE (plural) 'you'] with godly jealousy: for I have betrothed you [CORPORATE (plural), 'you'] to ONE HUSBAND, that I may present [or, to present] you [understood 'you'] A CHASTE VIRGIN [SINGULAR] to Christ" - https://biblehub.com/interlinear/2_corinthians/11-2.htm


(i.e. the "A CHASTE VIRGIN [SINGULAR]" is made up of "many members"... tho "ONE BODY"... He is only "MARRYING" ONE VIRGIN [SINGULAR]... not 5 virginS [plural]... those are who will "go in with [G3326 - accompanying] Him to the wedding FEAST/SUPPER" upon His "RETURN" to the earth Matt25:1,10 [note: NOT "WITH [G4862 - UNIONed-with] Him" as is said of US / the Church WHICH IS HIS BODY])


[note to readers: "the kingdom OF THE heavenS" (v.1) is not located UP IN "Heaven"]





I realize you (dear Abs) are never going to be convinced... so I'm mainly putting this post here for the readers...
"""I realize you (dear Abs) are never going to be convinced... so I'm mainly putting this post here for the readers.."""

Show me the correct interpretation.

Show me my points and WHY they NEED correcting.

Not conjecture

Put all the context on the table.