The Rapture is at The Day of the Lord But, Have You Had Your Epiphany?

 

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This Rapture Video Will Shake You to Your Core; the Timing of the Rapture Revealed!

 

I decided to put a little more effort into making videos for the sole fact that they usually reach a lot more people than a written article. So here is one that the Lord laid on my heart to make for everyone. Let’s share it wide and far, maybe we can wake a few people up before it is too late. I have not made a video for a while, for one, because they take a long time to make, like this one did. If you have any suggestions for improvements. please comment below.

 

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36

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Why I Am No Longer a Pretribber

I used to be a staunch pre-tribulation man—taught it, defended it, and argued for it, but not anymore. Why? Because it is not scriptural, and neither is the post-tribulation, and mid-tribulation views—I will explain to you why, in a minute.

But before I do that let me tell you that I do believe in a literal 7 year end times period after which Jesus comes back to the earth to set up His literal 1000 year Millennial kingdom and I also believe in a rapture that will remove His children before His wrath is poured out upon the earth.

I also believe that it is vitally important for a Christian to have a correct rapture view, not only for the purpose of pleasing God by having correct doctrinal beliefs, but also for one’s own personal sake, because a wrong rapture view can leave a Christian open to destructive consequences.

Thus what I am about to explain to you is vitally important, and I know that as a good “Berean,” you will prayerfully examine the scriptures to see if what I am saying is true.

So when will the rapture occur? Paul basically answered that very question—the Thessalonians were confused about the timing of the rapture and God through the apostle Paul told them when it would occur.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1Thes 4: 15-17

Here Paul is telling them that there will come a time when Jesus will descend to the clouds, and believers who are alive at the time will be caught up to the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. This catching up is what the English word rapture means.

The Latin Vulgate translates the Greek ἁρπαγησόμεθα as rapiemur meaning "we are caught up" or "we are taken away" from the Latin verb rapio meaning "to catch up" or "take away".

So it is clear that even though the word “rapture” is not used in the Bible, the word “caught up” is used in the Bible, and in English we give that catching up event the name rapture based on the latin.

Thus the caught up/rapture event is clearly being discussed by Paul in this passage. Let’s see what else God tells the Thessalonians about the rapture event.

1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 1Thes 5:1-3

Here we are told that this caught up/rapture event will occur suddenly like a thief in the night and is clearly associated with and part of a greater event known as the Day of the Lord.

The Rapture occurs during the Day of the Lord

God confirms this fact in 2 Thessalonians.

1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 2 Thes 2:1-2

Here God again is discussing the rapture event as our gathering together unto Him at the coming of the Lord. He then calls this event the Day of Christ which is synonymous with the Day of the Lord, as it is the same Greek word. Again, God confirms that the rapture occurs during the Day of Christ or the Day of the Lord.

The Rapture occurs during the Day of the Lord

Now that we have clearly established the fact that the rapture—the catching up, gathering unto Him—occurs at the Day of the Lord event, let’s see what God says about the timing of the rapture.

20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: Acts 2:20

God clearly tells us in that passage that the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood before the Day of the Lord occurs.

The sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood before the Day of the Lord

We have already established the fact that the rapture occurs during the Day of the Lord. And since the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood before the Day of the Lord, therefore the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood before the rapture. Or in reverse order; the rapture occurs after the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood.

The Rapture occurs after the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood.

God tells us that the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood after the opening of the sixth seal.

12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; Rev 6:12

The sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood after the sixth seal is opened.

Do you understand what this means? Since the rapture occurs after the sun is darkened and the moon turns to blood, and the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood after the opening of the sixth seal, logic dictates that the rapture occurs after the sixth Seal is opened.

The Rapture occurs after the sixth seal is opened

That is why I am no longer a pretribber, because scripture clearly teaches that the rapture occurs after the opening of the sixth seal. BTW; this is known as the pre-wrath rapture view.

Here is a confirmation of this fact. Look at what the rest of the Revelation sixth seal passage says.

15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Rev 6: 15-17

Notice that the people of the earth say “hide us from the face of Him that sitteth on the throne.” Why do they say that? Because they see the Lord in the sky at the rapture event, after which the wrath of God is poured out upon the earth—rapture before wrath—pre wrath rapture.

Over the years I have corresponded with many about this issue, and one of the most common responses I have gotten from people is that they say that one’s rapture view is not that important, and we should not really discuss it because it is causes too much division in the body of Christ.

Well how important do you think a correct rapture view will be when Seals 1 to 5 are opened and you have to live through that time totally unprepared. Think about it.

The choice of what you believe about the rapture is yours to make, but realize that there will come a time in the future when a wrong rapture view can have serious consequences.

Let me sum things up.

The Rapture occurs during the Day of the Lord

The sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood before the Day of the Lord

The Rapture occurs after the sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood.

The sun is darkened and the moon is turned to blood after the sixth seal is opened.

The Rapture occurs after the sixth seal is opened

1.           Sixth seal opened

2.           Sun darkened, moon to blood

3.           Day of the Lord/Rapture

The end times are getting closer every day, in fact we may already be in the last 7 years. Time is running out, I hope you will make the right choice as to what you believe concerning the timing of the rapture, for it is very important. I encourage you to take these things before the Lord and examine the scriptures to see if these things are true.

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:36

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Do you know what will happen in the end times and how to prepare for them? I wrote a book to help you. It is entitled The Coming Epiphany and will explain to you, in an easy to understand format what you need to know about the end times. The Coming Epiphany is available in paperback and as an eBook on Amazon.com. (If you cannot afford one please email me)

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About the author: William Frederick; M.Div. has been preaching and teaching the Word of God for over 30 years. He has dedicated his life to serving God and helping others come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and understand essential end times Bible Prophecy truths. He is the author of several books including The Coming Epiphany and The Dollar Code. His articles are originally published on The End Times Forecaster Blog. From there, his articles are published and referenced on various prophecy news related websites. If you would like to republish his articles, please feel free to do so, just please include the original link to the article. The more people that see this information the better, and we need to wake more people up while there is still time.

The Rapture Revealed and Proven

One of the most controversial and hotly debated questions among Christians in the recent past has been the timing of the rapture. It is very important to have a correct rapture view—very important. Below is a hypothetical rapture conservation which I hope will help Christians come to a better understanding of the rapture and will reveal to you its timing.

Question: Do you believe the scriptures, God’s Holy Word, the Bible, are the final authority in all matters of doctrine?

Answer: Yes, of course I do.

Question: According to the scriptures below, is the rapture part of an event known as the Day of the Lord?

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 1 Thes 4:15-5:2

1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 2 Thes 2:1,2

Answer: Yes, I see that the rapture is part of the Day of the Lord event.

Question: According to the scripture below, what happens before the Day of the Lord begins?

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: Acts 2:20

Answer: Well, it says that the moon is turned to blood before the Day of the Lord begins.

Question: According to the scripture below, when is the moon turned to blood?

And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; Rev 6:12

Answer: The moon is turned to blood after the Sixth Seal is opened.

Question: Is there any other time during the end times that the moon is turned to blood?

Answer: No.

Statement: We can therefore conclude that according to scriptures, the rapture, as an event of the Day of the Lord, must occur after the moon is turned to blood, which we know occurs after the Sixth Seal is opened.

Question: Do you agree with this statement?

Answer: I am not sure, that is a new concept to me, I have never had it explained to me like that before. I have always believed that the rapture will occur at the beginning, before Seal 1.

Question: I understand what you are saying. Let me show you a confirmation that the rapture occurs after Seal 6 is opened. According to the scriptures below, what do people see after the Sixth Seal is opened?

12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

Answer: They see the Lord.

Question: From your knowledge of scripture, during the end times when do people see the Lord?

Answer: At the rapture and at Armageddon.

Question: Which one of the two is the passage above referring to?

Answer: The Sixth Seal does not involve Armageddon, so it would have to be the rapture.

So you have affirmed;

1. The rapture is part of the day of the Lord.

2. That the moon is turned to blood before the day of the lord.

3. The moon is turned to blood after the opening of Seal 6.

Therefore sound logic dictates that the rapture/day of the Lord occurs after Seal 6 is opened and the moon turns to blood. And to confirm this you have also just agreed that Jesus appears after the opening of seal 6 and that this is not at Armageddon, so it has to be at the rapture.

Thus; you have just logically concluded and proved that the rapture does not occur until after the opening of Seal 6. What do you believe now about the timing of the rapture?

Answer: __________________________.

I welcome you to share your answer to that question in the comments section below.

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About the author: William Frederick; M.Div. has been preaching and teaching the Word of God for over 30 years. He has dedicated his life to serving God and helping others come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and understand essential end times Bible Prophecy truths. He is the author of several books including The Coming Epiphany and The Dollar Code. His articles are originally published on The End Times Forecaster Blog. From there, his articles are published and referenced on various prophecy news related websites. If you would like to republish his articles, please feel free to do so, just please include the original link to the article. The more people that see this information the better, and we need to wake more people up while there is still time.

The Game of Rapture Clue; Guess Who Wins?

 

Do you remember the game of Clue? In this game the players are given a bunch of clues and they have to figure out who did it. Suspects are eliminated from the list by seeing if any of the facts about them eliminate the possibility of them doing the crime. For instance if Colonel Mustard was in the library and the crime was committed in the dining room, then you know it could not have been him.

 

As Sherlock Holmes put it; “If you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth…”

 

If you follow that logic and examine the chart below comparing several different rapture theories and how they measure up to end times Biblical principles, you will eliminate the impossible and see the theory that “must be the truth.”

 

 

 

It’s a Life or Death Situation! Why Your Rapture Theory Matters!

 

Does your rapture theory matter? Some say; “No” and even say that it is wrong for Christians to haggle over the issue. However scripture tells us differently, in fact your rapture belief has the possibility to be a life or death matter, and thus it is very important to have a correct rapture belief.

 

First off let me assure you that there will be a rapture, for some teach that there will be no rapture. The fact of the rapture is clearly taught in scripture by verse and in principal and has been taught by the church throughout the ages.

 

Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left Mt 24:40

 

What has been a relatively new addition to the rapture doctrine is the pre tribulation rapture theory. In summarizing the development of the pre-tribulation doctrine, H. L. Nigro says this:

 

The development of the pretribulation rapture is generally attributed to John Darby of the Plymouth Brethren, who formalized the theory around 1830. Prior to this time, the return of Christ was seen as a singular event. Jesus would return to earth once, to rapture His Church, to redeem lost Israel, and to judge the wicked and rebellious world, and this was seen either as a midtribulational or posttribulational event. Darby was the first to formally theorize that Jesus would return in two stages: first in spiritual form to rapture the Church, then in bodily form seven years later to judge the world. This allowed Jesus to return triumphantly at Armageddon while keeping the Church out of the 70th Week.. The Coming Epiphany, Chapter 5.

 

Now back to the original question; does your rapture theory matter? Yes it does and here is why it matters. If you believe in a pre-tribulation rapture and you are wrong then you will be unprepared for the events that directly precede and follow the rising of the antichrist—namely Seals 1-5.

 

Seal 1: Conquering world power

Seal 2: WW3

Seal 3: World financial collapse

Seal 4: Death; 1 out of 4 will die

Seal 5: war against Jews and Christians

 

Being unprepared for those events could lead to great suffering and even death. Thus your rapture theory matters—it can be a matter of life or death.

 

So which rapture theory is correct? God has clearly shown us. Let’s start by examining the verses below that give us a name for the event in which the rapture will occur.

 

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

 

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

 

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

 

18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

 

1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

 

2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 1 Thes 4:15-5:2

 

Notice in the verses above that the rapture is described as the event in which we will be caught up into the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then in verse two God gives a name to the catching away/rapture event. God calls it the Day of the Lord. Here is another passage that clearly shows this.

 

1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

 

2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 2 Thes 2:1,2

 

Verse one clearly describes the rapture—our gathering together unto Him—and then in verse two we are given a name for when this event will occur—the Day of Christ. The phrases the Day of the Lord and the Day of Christ use the same Greek words and are synonymous.

 

Thus God clearly and succinctly tells us that the rapture occurs at the Day of the Lord event. God also clearly tells us when the day of the Lord/rapture event occurs.

 

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: Acts 2:20

 

Plain and simple; the rapture/Day of the Lord event occurs after the moon is turned to blood. And when is the moon turned to blood?

 

And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; Rev 6:12

 

Putting it all together; the rapture occurs during the Day of the Lord, the Day of the Lord occurs after the moon is turned to blood, the moon is turned to blood after Seal 6 is opened, therefore the rapture occurs after the opening of Seal 6. Here is the order; Seal 6—moon to blood—the Day of the Lord/rapture.

 

Now for a conformation; notice what people say after Seal 6 is opened and ask yourself why?

 

13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

 

14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

 

15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

 

16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

 

17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

 

The people of the earth say; hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne. Why do they say that? They say that because they have just seen Jesus appear in the sky at the Day of the Lord rapture event!

 

You have been clearly shown when the rapture will occur. Why will you still not believe and prepare? Remember your belief in this case has the potential to be a life or death decision. The sudden destruction of the Seals are coming, you need to prepare.

 

3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

 

4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

 

5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

 

6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 1 Thes 5

 

For a more in thorough explanation of why the rapture will occur after Seal 6 is opened see The Coming Epiphany—FREE Download.

 

If you are not saved, you will not be raptured, and will be subject to God’s wrath. Find out what you must do to be saved. Read a short message entitled; God’s Gift of Salvation.

 

The Dollar bill is encoded with secret information including dates of important events, one of which may be the date that the antichrist takes over the world. Read The Dollar Code.

Source: http://endtimesforecaster.blogspot.com/2016/02/its-life-or-death-situation-why-your.html
 

Sixth Seal Rapture

Note: This was one of my first posts, I felt prompted to repost it. I would also like to ask you to pray for an unspoken need I have at this time. Thank you.

Did you know that the rapture will not occur until after the sixth seal is opened? This may be different from what you have been told all of your life, but it is a conclusion from scripture that I can easily show you is true.

In 1 Thes 4:15 – 5:2 we read; 15For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

In this passage God the Holy Spirit speaking through the apostle Paul is teaching the Thessalonians about the rapture and calls the event “the day of the Lord.”

Fact: The day of the Lord is when the rapture occurs.

In Acts 2:20 we read; The sun shall moon shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come.

Fact: The day of the Lord occurs after the moon is turned to blood.

The moon is turned to blood after the sixth seal is opened as described in Revelation 6:12.

And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood.

Fact: The moon is turned to blood after the sixth seal is opened.

Let’s put all the facts together in chronological order to see the conclusion.

Fact: The moon is turned to blood after the sixth seal is opened.
Fact: The day of the Lord occurs after the moon is turned to blood.
Fact: The day of the Lord is when the rapture occurs.
Conclusion: The rapture occurs after the sixth seal is opened.

This conclusion is confirmed in Rev 6:15,16 where we clearly see a description of the rapture;

And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; 16And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

At this point in time the rapture has occurred and all the people of the world have seen the Lord in the air, that is why they say “hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne.”

This is also the time at which God’s wrath begins. It is that simple; the rapture occurs after the sixth seal is opened. Remember “the truth shall set you free.” By the way the sixth seal is opened during the persecution of the antichrist, which begins after the abomination of desolation at the midpoint of the last 7 years. That places the rapture at an unknown time between the midpoint and the end of the last 7 years. For an in depth study of the end times read the FREE prophecy book; The Coming Epiphany.