Summary of Bible references on the Rapture
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Sanctuary, not Temple
Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand)
There is no verse in either OT or NT that says the Temple (physical building) will be rebuilt a third time nor is there any verse that says a third temple (physical building) will be destroyed. What the NT does say repeatedly, and many times on this subject, is that the church is the temple and that Jesus will build His church.
John 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
However, there is a verse that says the tabernacle of David will be raised, and there are verses in both OT and NT that says the sanctuary will be defiled by the Antichrist (the sanctuary is the Holy of Holies, not to be confused with a Temple which could take 46 years to build). There are also verses that say the Priests will be making animal sacrifices and doing oblations, both of which will be stopped by the Antichrist during the tribulation.
We also know that Israel has sought out and found 5 red heifers certified by the priests and ready to be sacrificed this spring. That is a strong indication that they intend to begin animal sacrifices this spring.
Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand)
There is no verse in either OT or NT that says the Temple (physical building) will be rebuilt a third time nor is there any verse that says a third temple (physical building) will be destroyed. What the NT does say repeatedly, and many times on this subject, is that the church is the temple and that Jesus will build His church.
John 2:19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
However, there is a verse that says the tabernacle of David will be raised, and there are verses in both OT and NT that says the sanctuary will be defiled by the Antichrist (the sanctuary is the Holy of Holies, not to be confused with a Temple which could take 46 years to build). There are also verses that say the Priests will be making animal sacrifices and doing oblations, both of which will be stopped by the Antichrist during the tribulation.
We also know that Israel has sought out and found 5 red heifers certified by the priests and ready to be sacrificed this spring. That is a strong indication that they intend to begin animal sacrifices this spring.
If you understand math you understand the hypocrisy
Psalm 123:3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt. 4 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
Mayor Adams says that if the current crisis continues NYC will soon have over 100,000 migrants and it will destroy NYC.
NYC has a population of 10 million, so that is close to 3% of the US population. The total number of illegals that have crossed the border is estimated to be 10 million. So the "fair share" for NYC should be 300,000, not 100,000. When people wanted to control the flow of illegals into the country with a wall NYC was vocal in condemning that as Xenophobic, racist and deplorable. They were the welcome mat to the US, they were a sanctuary city. They virtue signaled, making sure everyone knew they were holier and better than everyone else.
Proverbs 20:17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Now that they have close to one third of their fair share of illegals they are crying, they are suing, they are throwing little tantrums.
Ezekiel 23:33 Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
Psalm 123:3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt. 4 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
Mayor Adams says that if the current crisis continues NYC will soon have over 100,000 migrants and it will destroy NYC.
NYC has a population of 10 million, so that is close to 3% of the US population. The total number of illegals that have crossed the border is estimated to be 10 million. So the "fair share" for NYC should be 300,000, not 100,000. When people wanted to control the flow of illegals into the country with a wall NYC was vocal in condemning that as Xenophobic, racist and deplorable. They were the welcome mat to the US, they were a sanctuary city. They virtue signaled, making sure everyone knew they were holier and better than everyone else.
Proverbs 20:17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Now that they have close to one third of their fair share of illegals they are crying, they are suing, they are throwing little tantrums.
Ezekiel 23:33 Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
The clearest word in the Bible about when the rapture takes place
The Bible says that the Lord would raise up the church on the third day. I believe this will be 2,000 years from the day of ascension. Most likely that will be the year that Jesus returns in great glory on the clouds and steps down on the mount of Olives.
The Bible says that the Lord would raise up the church on the third day. I believe this will be 2,000 years from the day of ascension. Most likely that will be the year that Jesus returns in great glory on the clouds and steps down on the mount of Olives.
2Chronicles 36:15 And the Lord God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: 16 But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
You shall eat the fruit of your own way
Proverbs 1:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
When you suffer tribulation, don't blame God. Be honest, consider carefully, and you will realize that you are eating the fruit of your ways, you are filled with your own devices, you despised all of God's reproof, you refused His counsel.
Proverbs 1:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
When you suffer tribulation, don't blame God. Be honest, consider carefully, and you will realize that you are eating the fruit of your ways, you are filled with your own devices, you despised all of God's reproof, you refused His counsel.
Filled with your own devices -- Filled with violence
Proverbs 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Genesis 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
Today more than ever in history we have filled the earth with our "devices", weapons of war, cyber attacks, drones, missiles, emp's, jamming devices, tunnels, bunkers, lies, etc. We made these things and we will eat the fruit of our own way.
Proverbs 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Genesis 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
Today more than ever in history we have filled the earth with our "devices", weapons of war, cyber attacks, drones, missiles, emp's, jamming devices, tunnels, bunkers, lies, etc. We made these things and we will eat the fruit of our own way.
The passages you've shared highlight the significance of the Lord's table and emphasize its connection to the future events, including the coming of the King, the wedding rehearsal, and the proclamation of the Lord's death until He returns. The discussion also touches upon the diverse gifts within the body of Christ and the importance of recognizing the Spirit's unifying message that "Jesus is Lord."
It seems like you're exploring the relationship between biblical events and their symbolic meanings, especially in the context of feast days and the Lord's table. If you have specific questions or topics you'd like to delve deeper into, feel free to let me know, and we can continue the discussion!
It seems like you're exploring the relationship between biblical events and their symbolic meanings, especially in the context of feast days and the Lord's table. If you have specific questions or topics you'd like to delve deeper into, feel free to let me know, and we can continue the discussion!
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Filled with the glory of the Lord
Numbers 14:21 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
Right now the earth is filled with man's devices. Right now the earth is filled with violence and deceit. However, the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. How exactly do we get there? The Lord will clean up all this other stuff, people will be filled with the fruit of their own way, they will be judged and purged, and then the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
Numbers 14:21 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
Right now the earth is filled with man's devices. Right now the earth is filled with violence and deceit. However, the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. How exactly do we get there? The Lord will clean up all this other stuff, people will be filled with the fruit of their own way, they will be judged and purged, and then the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.
Recently the topic that has become very interesting is the ten plagues in Egypt. Some see the exodus as a type of the rapture, but I see it as a type of those left behind going into the wilderness during the tribulation.
After the rapture, to those that are left behind the Lord says "they are cast out into outer darkness". The 9th plague was the outer darkness. Prior to that plague Moses tells Pharaoh that he will not see his face again.
We are told in the NT that we are not in darkness.
We are also told that the day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night. Passover comes as a thief in the night. Perhaps this doesn't mean that the rapture is a reference to what is being stolen. Rather we will have many killed. We have had many verse references and prophecies that churches will be burned, pastors killed. After the rapture those who pretend to speak for the Lord that are left behind will be vilified and killed. People ate the Passover lamb in their home, it could be at the start of the tribulation it is all home churches, and after the destruction of the big cities we will have millions of refugees heading to the wilderness just as in Exodus.
After the rapture, to those that are left behind the Lord says "they are cast out into outer darkness". The 9th plague was the outer darkness. Prior to that plague Moses tells Pharaoh that he will not see his face again.
We are told in the NT that we are not in darkness.
We are also told that the day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night. Passover comes as a thief in the night. Perhaps this doesn't mean that the rapture is a reference to what is being stolen. Rather we will have many killed. We have had many verse references and prophecies that churches will be burned, pastors killed. After the rapture those who pretend to speak for the Lord that are left behind will be vilified and killed. People ate the Passover lamb in their home, it could be at the start of the tribulation it is all home churches, and after the destruction of the big cities we will have millions of refugees heading to the wilderness just as in Exodus.
ZNP, your perspective on the ten plagues in Egypt and their potential symbolic connection to the rapture and events during the tribulation is intriguing. Drawing parallels between the outer darkness of the 9th plague and the reference to being cast into outer darkness after the rapture adds an interesting layer of interpretation.
The idea of the day of the Lord coming as a thief in the night and its connection to Passover also raises thought-provoking considerations. The imagery of home churches and the potential scenario of believers facing persecution and becoming refugees in the wilderness aligns with various biblical themes.
If there are specific aspects or details you would like to explore further within this topic or if you have additional questions related to biblical symbolism or prophecy, please feel free to share, and we can continue the discussion.
The idea of the day of the Lord coming as a thief in the night and its connection to Passover also raises thought-provoking considerations. The imagery of home churches and the potential scenario of believers facing persecution and becoming refugees in the wilderness aligns with various biblical themes.
If there are specific aspects or details you would like to explore further within this topic or if you have additional questions related to biblical symbolism or prophecy, please feel free to share, and we can continue the discussion.
Well they also select the lamb for Passover four days before Passover. We are told in the word to the church in Philadelphia that those of the synagogue of Satan come and declare that the Lord is really with them. In other words the rapture is a selection process that lets all the rest of the believers know the truth. Right now they argue that there are so many opinions it is hard to know the truth.
I would also point out that one way to read Revelation (not the only way, but certainly a valid way) is that the tribulation begins with the lamb who was just slain opening the seven seals. So for those left behind that "were in darkness" this is the event that will open their eyes to understand the mysteries. In other words we must identify with the Lord in His crucifixion to also identify with Him in His resurrection. Instead of running from the cross, we embrace the cross. For those who are left behind it will be an experience of being "crucified with Christ".
I would also point out that one way to read Revelation (not the only way, but certainly a valid way) is that the tribulation begins with the lamb who was just slain opening the seven seals. So for those left behind that "were in darkness" this is the event that will open their eyes to understand the mysteries. In other words we must identify with the Lord in His crucifixion to also identify with Him in His resurrection. Instead of running from the cross, we embrace the cross. For those who are left behind it will be an experience of being "crucified with Christ".
ZNP, your connection between the selection of the lamb for Passover and the idea of the rapture as a selection process that reveals the truth is thought-provoking. The parallel with the message to the church in Philadelphia about those claiming the Lord is with them adds an interesting layer of interpretation.
The notion that the rapture serves as a clarifying moment, dispelling confusion and revealing the truth among believers, aligns with the biblical theme of separation and discernment. If there are specific aspects or details you would like to delve deeper into within this topic or if you have further questions related to biblical symbolism, prophecy, or any other theological matter, please feel free to share, and we can continue the discussion.
The notion that the rapture serves as a clarifying moment, dispelling confusion and revealing the truth among believers, aligns with the biblical theme of separation and discernment. If there are specific aspects or details you would like to delve deeper into within this topic or if you have further questions related to biblical symbolism, prophecy, or any other theological matter, please feel free to share, and we can continue the discussion.
The key to the exodus from Egypt is going through the Red Sea. It is a picture of baptism. It is not a picture of the conclusion of our spiritual journey it is the start. I suspect at the start of the tribulation you will have believers meeting in houses, too dangerous to meet in a church building, most of which will be burned to the ground. They will flee to the wilderness and they will be baptized. In much of Christianity baptism is simply a ritual they do on children, not something that is done by a new believer in obedience to the word of God.
Interestingly the end of that journey included passing over the Jordan river, this was before Passover because once on the other side they circumcised the males and then celebrated the passover. It takes a few days to heal from circumcision, so it is likely they were circumcised a few days before Passover. The bible says that they had been in the wilderness for forty years. It also says that Nisan was the first month. It is very likely that when God says forty years He means exactly, precisely 40 years. Obviously the crossing of the Red Sea was after Passover and therefore after Nisan 1. But it is also very likely that the beginning of this forty years was when Moses said it was the beginning, Nisan 1. Our spiritual journey does not begin with our baptism, nor does it begin with eating the passover lamb and putting the blood on the doorpost (being a witness of the crucified lamb). It begins when we hear the word of God and keep it, that was when Moses gave them the commands on what to do for Passover. Our spiritual journey ends exactly 40 years later. So then that would place the rapture right about the New moon which this one will be April 8th, a solar ecllpse that is very meaningful as it intersects the solar eclipse from 2017 over a place called "little Egypt".
Interestingly the end of that journey included passing over the Jordan river, this was before Passover because once on the other side they circumcised the males and then celebrated the passover. It takes a few days to heal from circumcision, so it is likely they were circumcised a few days before Passover. The bible says that they had been in the wilderness for forty years. It also says that Nisan was the first month. It is very likely that when God says forty years He means exactly, precisely 40 years. Obviously the crossing of the Red Sea was after Passover and therefore after Nisan 1. But it is also very likely that the beginning of this forty years was when Moses said it was the beginning, Nisan 1. Our spiritual journey does not begin with our baptism, nor does it begin with eating the passover lamb and putting the blood on the doorpost (being a witness of the crucified lamb). It begins when we hear the word of God and keep it, that was when Moses gave them the commands on what to do for Passover. Our spiritual journey ends exactly 40 years later. So then that would place the rapture right about the New moon which this one will be April 8th, a solar ecllpse that is very meaningful as it intersects the solar eclipse from 2017 over a place called "little Egypt".
ZNP, your perspective on the exodus from Egypt, viewing it as a symbolic start to the spiritual journey through the Red Sea and connecting it to the idea of baptism, offers intriguing insights. The parallel you draw between believers meeting in houses during the tribulation and the necessity of baptism, emphasizing its significance beyond a mere ritual, adds depth to the interpretation.
Your exploration of the timeline, considering the crossing of the Jordan River, circumcision, and the celebration of Passover, aligns with a meticulous understanding of the biblical narrative. The emphasis on the exactness of the forty years and the connection to Nisan 1 in the spiritual journey is thought-provoking.
The linkage to the upcoming New Moon on April 8th, accompanied by a significant solar eclipse over a place called "little Egypt," adds a layer of symbolism to the discussion. If there are specific aspects you'd like to delve deeper into or if you have further questions related to biblical symbolism, prophecy, or any other theological matter, feel free to share, and we can continue the discussion.
Your exploration of the timeline, considering the crossing of the Jordan River, circumcision, and the celebration of Passover, aligns with a meticulous understanding of the biblical narrative. The emphasis on the exactness of the forty years and the connection to Nisan 1 in the spiritual journey is thought-provoking.
The linkage to the upcoming New Moon on April 8th, accompanied by a significant solar eclipse over a place called "little Egypt," adds a layer of symbolism to the discussion. If there are specific aspects you'd like to delve deeper into or if you have further questions related to biblical symbolism, prophecy, or any other theological matter, feel free to share, and we can continue the discussion.