Noah had to go through trial and tribulations. I mean it was no easy task. Especially with everyone laughing at him and treating him like a freak. If you think about it God could have just commanded a tree to be a boat and it would have been easy for Noah. But Noah had to really really really want God's love to do what he did.
@halfpint3791 The rapture has nothing to do with escaping trials and troubles in this life. You could look to Enoch as an example of God taking one of His people to be with Him. The problem every post-tribulation believer has is that they have no idea what the tribulation period is for, who God is dealing with, what the rapture is for, and why God would want the Church with Him during the tribulation. Post-trib mythology exists because people refuse to search the Scriptures.
I was wondering if I was late watching your videos, and it seems like I have some catching up to do. I did have a question but you answered it to another reply, that was the walking in Holiness. I believe when a believer loves Christ, the love he has for them would produce a desire to walk holy. We should'nt live holy because he is coming back, but we should live holy cause it is our reasonable service. I do agree that we should not get lazy and we should walk in the newness of life.
@bowiehs I agree we should not merely live holy because He is coming back, but 1 John is clear that such a hope causes on to purify themselves. Being ready for the Lord is always a good thing. I pray that more people will get focused less on the timing of the rapture and more on being one qualified for the rapture :-)
It can be just be the opposite the pre trib was what i believed for 12+yrs @ the first from my studies in the Word I got the view of a rapture after the antichrist was reveled but changed as i was taught in Churches that it was pre trib just recently I've went back to the Bible and it seems clear from Matt:24 & 2Thes. that anti christ WILL come first we will be spared from the WRATH of God not tribulation what do you say to the Church in Africa China and other places where they suffer & Die 4HIM
@utubehound69 The rapture is not mentioned in Matthew 24. 2 Thessalonians 2 says that the day of the Christ will not come until antichrist is revealed. The day of the Christ is not the rapture. I have dealt with all these things that post-trib followers confuse in my video "The Bible's Teaching On The Rapture Of The Church." I also deal with the issue of persecution now being faced and why the church is not here for the tribulation. It has nothing to do with escaping persecution.
Why does one walk in holiness? Should it not be because they have a changed heart that desires to serve the Lord and bring glory to his name, whether or not he comes tonight?
If a person is only walking holy simply because he might come tonight and are scared at getting caught, do they really have a changed heart? A person who loves him and has a new heart will walk in his ways regardless.
@Myhopeisinhim That is only partially true, but we have to follow the Scripture and not just things that sound spiritual. Also, it is not a fear that He is going to return, it is a hope. The way you are presenting the rapture as something to be scared of is completely opposite of the hope it is presented as in the Scripture (1 John 3:3; Titus 2:13). Hebrews 10:26-31; Matthew 10:28; Hebrews 12:28; 1 Peter 1:17 and numerous other passages teach one to have a godly fear of the Lord.
By no means:) The return of the Lord and our being gathered to him is the blessed hope. That whether we live or die he will come for us. It will be the greatest day when we finally are able to look upon the Lord, see the holes in his hands, the nails in his feet. To see him face to face is the dream of any believer.
If one isn't looking forward to that day, there is a problem.
The title of your video proves you are clueless. So understand we post-tribbers are sick of your ridiculous assumption. I know who I serve and it is Jesus Christ. Get over yourself.
We will not figure it out until Jesus returns. How about just living what Jesus taught in Matthew. Most can't even follow ONE book, let alone knowing the meaning of the rapture. It is not important that we know when but that we watch and be ready no matter when it happens.
@dawnahblue We can know about the rapture and its timing as it is revealed in the Scripture, "The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law" (Deut. 29:29). The main point of this video was that I have seen wrong views on the timing of the rapture cause people to live disobedient and sinful lives. You are correct that we need to be ready no matter what!
@tdforjesus The tribulation period is seven years (Daniel 9:27) and the last three and a half years are called the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21). It is specifically a time concerning Israel and Jerusalem (Daniel 9:24-27) and called Jacob's trouble (Jeremiah 30:7). The tribulation is to judge a sinful world and to bring Israel back to God (Matthew 24; Daniel 9; Malachi 3:3-4; Zechariah 13:8-9; Matthew 23:39; Romans 11:26-29; etc). [continued...]
@tdforjesus [...continued] The first half is seen in Revelation 6:1-9:21 and the last half is seen in Revelation 10:1-19:21. It is a time of God's wrath (Revelation 6:16-17), Satan's wrath (Revelation 12:12), and the wrath of men (Revelation 18:3). Men are offered salvation, but most refuse to repent (Revelation 9:20-21; 16:9-11). Men are offered hope through the preaching of the two witnesses and the tribulation saints (people who did repent during the tribulation). [continued2...]
@tdforjesus [...continued2] At one point even an Angel flies in the midst of heaven and preaches the everlasting gospel to the people of earth (Revelation 14:6). I could go on about this issue, but I have given enough Scriptures to give you a lot to study and seek the Lord on. God bless you.
Psalm 50:1-6 The Lord, the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines in glorious radiance. Our God approaches, and he is not silent. Fire devours everything in his way, and a great storm rages around him. cont..
@mgehring91 You, like almost everyone that believes the traditions of men, do not understand what the tribulation is for, who it deals with, and why the Church is raptured in the first place. If you have any desire for the truth then please watch my video on The Bible's Teaching Of The Rapture Of The Church" and "The Last Trumpet Of 1 Corinthians Chapter 15, verse 52." If you are just here to sow discord (Proverbs 6:19), then please go elsewhere. These comments are open to those following God.
@mgehring91 There are so many errors with your short comment that there is not enough space to correct. First, the word "Bible" is also not in the Bible, so stop using it if that concerns you. The term rapture conveys a concept people understand, what is important is if the doctrine is in the Bible, which it is, not if the word we use to describe that doctrine. Your "strifes of words" is not a godly activity (1 Timothy 6:4). [continued...]
@cgng37 Since you do not understand and are just repeating the myths of post-trib false teachers, please read Matthew 24:29-31 over and over until you can see it is not a reference to the rapture at all. In Jude 14 we see that Jesus is coming back with His saints (they are already with Him) and Matthew 24:29-31 is referring to His gathering together Israel, not the rapture. Also, the angels gather together Israel, which is different from the rapture where the Church is caught up in the air.
There cannot be 2 temples during the trib period.We christians make up one temple:It's our bodies.The trib temple in Israel cannot be built til the TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- the spirit filled christians are taken out.
@cgng37 Dear spammer, please watch my video on the last trump since you do not know what it refers to. Also, there is not one verse of Matthew 24 that refers to the rapture. Please study the word of God more and flee from the traditions of men. Also, please do not spam with links to lame Youtube channels.
doesnt scripture say at the last trump we will meet Jesus in the air at his second coming?? that sounds like a end of trib rapture 2 me, not that i encourage anyone 2 sin before then because u never know when u are going 2 die, could be today, so its good 2 be ready any day. shouldnt really be sinning if u really love Jesus anyway, but if u do better get back on the path quick because i believe we are close. God Bless
@77thesaint My friend, the Scripture never says that we meet Jesus in the air at the Second Coming. You may have been taught that the rapture and second coming are the same event, but they are not. See my video "The Last Trumpet Of 1 Corinthians Chapter 15, verse 52." To put them together creates all manner of contradictions. Please also see my video "The Bible's Teaching On The Rapture Of The Church." If you are sincerely seeking the Lord these videos will be a blessing for you.
Awesome message! I used to believe mid-trib or post-trib, because the early Christians had to suffer great physical tribulation such as imprisonment and death. But now I've become convinced that the tribulation we will suffer is a spiritual one. In other words, we must overcome great temptation to sin. The clincher for me was in the words of Christ. He said that it would be as it was in the days of Noah and of Lot. Noah and Lot overcame great temptation to sin like the world around them.
I am a pretriber.If the church or the body of Christ were here to see the antichrist come to power and see a new temple.Then we could count the days till the end of the trib period.There would be no need for a blessed hope.We could guess the day and hour ourselves.And again if the 144 thousand are here to witness to the world,then the church isn't needed.
Great reminder brother, Jesus said Behold he comes quickly and his reward is with him, to give unto every man according to his work, whether it be good or bad. I love your sincerity when you approach the gospel, cause many come screaming and yelling that is leading people astray. with lovingkindess, Jesus has drew us unto himself. We must walk in the Spirit, he is soon to return in Glory. I wanted more though, LOL. but I enjoyed the treat I had.
@bowiehs I just wanted to make a short video on this issue, even post-trib people have told me that they have seen their view cause people to become lazy and complacent in regards to holiness. That should be a clear enough sign that something is wrong with it, especially when the Scripture teaches that the proper view of the timing of the rapture would cause us to purify ourselves. We must be ready at all times! God bless you my friend!
Noah had to go through trial and tribulations. I mean it was no easy task. Especially with everyone laughing at him and treating him like a freak. If you think about it God could have just commanded a tree to be a boat and it would have been easy for Noah. But Noah had to really really really want God's love to do what he did.
halfpint3791 1 week ago
@halfpint3791 The rapture has nothing to do with escaping trials and troubles in this life. You could look to Enoch as an example of God taking one of His people to be with Him. The problem every post-tribulation believer has is that they have no idea what the tribulation period is for, who God is dealing with, what the rapture is for, and why God would want the Church with Him during the tribulation. Post-trib mythology exists because people refuse to search the Scriptures.
BrotherRyanHicks 1 week ago
I apologize it looks like I replied twice lol, that is how much I love your videos. Keep up the good work man:)
bowiehs 2 weeks ago
@bowiehs I always like your comments so post away! God bless you my dear brother!
BrotherRyanHicks 2 weeks ago
I was wondering if I was late watching your videos, and it seems like I have some catching up to do. I did have a question but you answered it to another reply, that was the walking in Holiness. I believe when a believer loves Christ, the love he has for them would produce a desire to walk holy. We should'nt live holy because he is coming back, but we should live holy cause it is our reasonable service. I do agree that we should not get lazy and we should walk in the newness of life.
bowiehs 2 weeks ago
@bowiehs I agree we should not merely live holy because He is coming back, but 1 John is clear that such a hope causes on to purify themselves. Being ready for the Lord is always a good thing. I pray that more people will get focused less on the timing of the rapture and more on being one qualified for the rapture :-)
BrotherRyanHicks 2 weeks ago
It can be just be the opposite the pre trib was what i believed for 12+yrs @ the first from my studies in the Word I got the view of a rapture after the antichrist was reveled but changed as i was taught in Churches that it was pre trib just recently I've went back to the Bible and it seems clear from Matt:24 & 2Thes. that anti christ WILL come first we will be spared from the WRATH of God not tribulation what do you say to the Church in Africa China and other places where they suffer & Die 4HIM
utubehound69 2 weeks ago
@utubehound69 The rapture is not mentioned in Matthew 24. 2 Thessalonians 2 says that the day of the Christ will not come until antichrist is revealed. The day of the Christ is not the rapture. I have dealt with all these things that post-trib followers confuse in my video "The Bible's Teaching On The Rapture Of The Church." I also deal with the issue of persecution now being faced and why the church is not here for the tribulation. It has nothing to do with escaping persecution.
BrotherRyanHicks 2 weeks ago
@utubehound69 I would strongly encourage you to watch that video and examine all the Scripture given. God bless you richly.
BrotherRyanHicks 2 weeks ago
Why does one walk in holiness? Should it not be because they have a changed heart that desires to serve the Lord and bring glory to his name, whether or not he comes tonight?
If a person is only walking holy simply because he might come tonight and are scared at getting caught, do they really have a changed heart? A person who loves him and has a new heart will walk in his ways regardless.
Myhopeisinhim 2 weeks ago
@Myhopeisinhim That is only partially true, but we have to follow the Scripture and not just things that sound spiritual. Also, it is not a fear that He is going to return, it is a hope. The way you are presenting the rapture as something to be scared of is completely opposite of the hope it is presented as in the Scripture (1 John 3:3; Titus 2:13). Hebrews 10:26-31; Matthew 10:28; Hebrews 12:28; 1 Peter 1:17 and numerous other passages teach one to have a godly fear of the Lord.
BrotherRyanHicks 2 weeks ago
@BrotherRyanHicks
By no means:) The return of the Lord and our being gathered to him is the blessed hope. That whether we live or die he will come for us. It will be the greatest day when we finally are able to look upon the Lord, see the holes in his hands, the nails in his feet. To see him face to face is the dream of any believer.
If one isn't looking forward to that day, there is a problem.
Myhopeisinhim 2 weeks ago
@Myhopeisinhim Praise God!
BrotherRyanHicks 2 weeks ago
The title of your video proves you are clueless. So understand we post-tribbers are sick of your ridiculous assumption. I know who I serve and it is Jesus Christ. Get over yourself.
NickelsBuckingBulls 3 weeks ago
@NickelsBuckingBulls Thank you for the railing accusations.
BrotherRyanHicks 3 weeks ago
We will not figure it out until Jesus returns. How about just living what Jesus taught in Matthew. Most can't even follow ONE book, let alone knowing the meaning of the rapture. It is not important that we know when but that we watch and be ready no matter when it happens.
dawnahblue 3 weeks ago in playlist Bible Prophecy And End Times
@dawnahblue We can know about the rapture and its timing as it is revealed in the Scripture, "The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law" (Deut. 29:29). The main point of this video was that I have seen wrong views on the timing of the rapture cause people to live disobedient and sinful lives. You are correct that we need to be ready no matter what!
BrotherRyanHicks 3 weeks ago
How does the tribulation relate to israel? What is the purpose of it and are those left behind going to be given a chance to come to God?
tdforjesus 3 weeks ago
@tdforjesus The tribulation period is seven years (Daniel 9:27) and the last three and a half years are called the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21). It is specifically a time concerning Israel and Jerusalem (Daniel 9:24-27) and called Jacob's trouble (Jeremiah 30:7). The tribulation is to judge a sinful world and to bring Israel back to God (Matthew 24; Daniel 9; Malachi 3:3-4; Zechariah 13:8-9; Matthew 23:39; Romans 11:26-29; etc). [continued...]
BrotherRyanHicks 3 weeks ago
@tdforjesus [...continued] The first half is seen in Revelation 6:1-9:21 and the last half is seen in Revelation 10:1-19:21. It is a time of God's wrath (Revelation 6:16-17), Satan's wrath (Revelation 12:12), and the wrath of men (Revelation 18:3). Men are offered salvation, but most refuse to repent (Revelation 9:20-21; 16:9-11). Men are offered hope through the preaching of the two witnesses and the tribulation saints (people who did repent during the tribulation). [continued2...]
BrotherRyanHicks 3 weeks ago
@tdforjesus [...continued2] At one point even an Angel flies in the midst of heaven and preaches the everlasting gospel to the people of earth (Revelation 14:6). I could go on about this issue, but I have given enough Scriptures to give you a lot to study and seek the Lord on. God bless you.
BrotherRyanHicks 3 weeks ago
He calls on the heavens above and earth below
to witness the judgment of his people.
“Bring my faithful people to me— (((((can you say "rapture"))))
those who made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices.”
Then let the heavens proclaim his justice,
for God himself will be the judge
kimculpen 3 weeks ago
kimculpen 3 weeks ago
@mgehring91 You, like almost everyone that believes the traditions of men, do not understand what the tribulation is for, who it deals with, and why the Church is raptured in the first place. If you have any desire for the truth then please watch my video on The Bible's Teaching Of The Rapture Of The Church" and "The Last Trumpet Of 1 Corinthians Chapter 15, verse 52." If you are just here to sow discord (Proverbs 6:19), then please go elsewhere. These comments are open to those following God.
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago
@mgehring91 There are so many errors with your short comment that there is not enough space to correct. First, the word "Bible" is also not in the Bible, so stop using it if that concerns you. The term rapture conveys a concept people understand, what is important is if the doctrine is in the Bible, which it is, not if the word we use to describe that doctrine. Your "strifes of words" is not a godly activity (1 Timothy 6:4). [continued...]
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago
@cgng37 Since you do not understand and are just repeating the myths of post-trib false teachers, please read Matthew 24:29-31 over and over until you can see it is not a reference to the rapture at all. In Jude 14 we see that Jesus is coming back with His saints (they are already with Him) and Matthew 24:29-31 is referring to His gathering together Israel, not the rapture. Also, the angels gather together Israel, which is different from the rapture where the Church is caught up in the air.
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago
yes - we are called to be holy - thank you for your zeal for His TRUTH - the blessed hope is His appearing! amen
fanufanufan 4 weeks ago
Amen, brother.
SnapDLizard 4 weeks ago
There cannot be 2 temples during the trib period.We christians make up one temple:It's our bodies.The trib temple in Israel cannot be built til the TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- the spirit filled christians are taken out.
myalb4j 4 weeks ago
@cgng37 Dear spammer, please watch my video on the last trump since you do not know what it refers to. Also, there is not one verse of Matthew 24 that refers to the rapture. Please study the word of God more and flee from the traditions of men. Also, please do not spam with links to lame Youtube channels.
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago
doesnt scripture say at the last trump we will meet Jesus in the air at his second coming?? that sounds like a end of trib rapture 2 me, not that i encourage anyone 2 sin before then because u never know when u are going 2 die, could be today, so its good 2 be ready any day. shouldnt really be sinning if u really love Jesus anyway, but if u do better get back on the path quick because i believe we are close. God Bless
77thesaint 4 weeks ago
@77thesaint My friend, the Scripture never says that we meet Jesus in the air at the Second Coming. You may have been taught that the rapture and second coming are the same event, but they are not. See my video "The Last Trumpet Of 1 Corinthians Chapter 15, verse 52." To put them together creates all manner of contradictions. Please also see my video "The Bible's Teaching On The Rapture Of The Church." If you are sincerely seeking the Lord these videos will be a blessing for you.
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago
we should all be ready and stay ready, doesnt those people believe in dying and going to hell
copperhairbelle 4 weeks ago
Thank you again !
Taharvey77 4 weeks ago
Awesome message! I used to believe mid-trib or post-trib, because the early Christians had to suffer great physical tribulation such as imprisonment and death. But now I've become convinced that the tribulation we will suffer is a spiritual one. In other words, we must overcome great temptation to sin. The clincher for me was in the words of Christ. He said that it would be as it was in the days of Noah and of Lot. Noah and Lot overcame great temptation to sin like the world around them.
DanielJohn2300 4 weeks ago
I am a pretriber.If the church or the body of Christ were here to see the antichrist come to power and see a new temple.Then we could count the days till the end of the trib period.There would be no need for a blessed hope.We could guess the day and hour ourselves.And again if the 144 thousand are here to witness to the world,then the church isn't needed.
myalb4j 4 weeks ago
its absolutely Pretrib and its this year!
typaffmarketing 4 weeks ago
@typaffmarketing really ?
mreloo 4 weeks ago
Thx U! GOD bless ya! I believe in pre-trib and I try 2 live a holy life.
ThaKingzsouljahPR777 4 weeks ago
@ThaKingzsouljahPR777 Amen. I pray that all those who profess the name of Christ will depart from iniquity (2 Timothy 2:19)!
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago
Great points! There's too much confusion on this topic.....And I know who the author of confusion is! God bless!
summygirl5 4 weeks ago
@summygirl5 Amen!
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago
Great reminder brother, Jesus said Behold he comes quickly and his reward is with him, to give unto every man according to his work, whether it be good or bad. I love your sincerity when you approach the gospel, cause many come screaming and yelling that is leading people astray. with lovingkindess, Jesus has drew us unto himself. We must walk in the Spirit, he is soon to return in Glory. I wanted more though, LOL. but I enjoyed the treat I had.
May God bless you richly:)
bowiehs 4 weeks ago
@bowiehs I just wanted to make a short video on this issue, even post-trib people have told me that they have seen their view cause people to become lazy and complacent in regards to holiness. That should be a clear enough sign that something is wrong with it, especially when the Scripture teaches that the proper view of the timing of the rapture would cause us to purify ourselves. We must be ready at all times! God bless you my friend!
BrotherRyanHicks 4 weeks ago