From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and phaino (compareexaiphnes) (meaning non-apparent); unexpected, i.e. We as humans are limited by time. There was no promise that they would be removed from harms way before the Roman armies came as there is for us at the end of the age. When miraculous signs are taking place in the skies such as vss 25-27 talk about, Jesus cant come as a thief then, the miraculous signs are fulfilling His Prophetic Word! Each of us has a Spiritual gift that is prominent in us, and given to us by the Holy Spirit as He wills. Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. Knowing the angle of the sun related to your position on the earth, we can approximate the time in minutes using 2/cos (a), as long as you're not too near the poles. Therefore, when we point out that there is a jump of time between Luke 21:19 and Luke 21:20, for example, we are not proposing a nonsensical, radical way of reading prophecy. A controversial position we hold is a partial rapture position where only 50% of believers are raptured. Jesus shows us right here that there can be a gap of even 2,000 years that separates the first phrase from the second phrase within a single prophetic sentence. It is true that somewhere there will two people together and one is taken while the other is left, however, that is not what is spoken of in Matthew 24 because of the context. Both Luke 21 and Revelation 6-7 have the same miraculous fingerprints of authorship on themand those fingerprints belong to the One who was fully God-in-the-fleshJesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. Christians worry unnecessarily of losing their salvation. If I need help understanding prophecy, how do I know it is people like His Center that I should be going to for assistance?. Spoiler alertthe order of these verses fits perfectly with how prophecy is written. Thanks for the reply Scott. ANSWER:Yes, some people do believe that it is speaking of a pre tribulation rapturesome people will be caught away and will not be here on the earth during the great tribulation period. Genesis 4:21 His brother was named Jubal; he was the father of all who play the lyre and the flute. 37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. However, Jesus mentions escaping all of the tribulations, not simply a singular destruction of the Temple. We believe, based on these and many other verses, Jesus wants us to know ALL things that He has revealed to us. The same thing happens in Revelation 6. One purpose of the rapture is to give relief from the suffering and persecution after 7 years not to escape the suffering and persecution before it happens. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. Conclusion From Beware the Pseudo-Rapture Doctrine 4. He is the author of all the teachings here, and all materials are available free of charge! We cannot be safe, if we are carnally secure. The Codex Basilianus, in the Vatican, contains it. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.Amos 3:7 further argues against the idea of an any moment Rapture. After understanding Luke 21, who is willing to limit Jesus? For those wanting the meat and potatoes version, click the Timeline link above. Just because Daniel chapter 12 follows chapter 11 in the text, does NOT necessarily mean that the time of fulfillment of Daniel 12s prophecies are after the time of fulfillment in Daniel 11s prophecies. https://www.endtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Endtime-Small-Logo-Blue.png, Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, Freedom of Speech Ending? First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. The Timeline Chart gives more vss showing the differences and adding even more clarity. The correct reading of Revelation 5:9 is in the versions that have the word us in Revelation 5:9. Use the Contact Us button on our website: Or use Private Messenger through Facebook: Mark 13:32, "No One Except The Father Knows? "I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). They do not follow how humans write stories/books/messages. In Christ dwells ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. It is also difficult to escape something that you are not in. fill in more details. Some believe this means that the Church will be removed from the earth before the judgment of God - Pre-Trib Rapture. ", http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.php. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. The four verses above really require the reader to understand John 16:13-15. When Jesus says He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8 & 11, 21:6 & 13)He has already created everything throughout timebecause HE IS NOT LIMITED! For instance, the creation in Genesis 1 is repeated without a clear timeline in Genesis 2. "Do not be caught off-guard by the fear-filled tides of history," Jesus warned. For our 3 second friends and critics, vss 10-19 take place right after the rapture (vss 12-19, then vss 10-11 according to Jesus). Luke 17 provides further powerful proof of the order of gatherings, as if the harmony of several passages so far were not enough. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. Evaluate our teaching based on whether it truly satisfies the standard, set by the Holy Spirit, that Jesus Christ should at all times be fully glorified. Many saying, I am Christ; and the time is near (. When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Now, the emphasis in Luke 21:21 on fleeing Jerusalem when it is about to be trodden down by the Gentiles (Lk. We each have our Spiritual gifts. Can the Bible be any clearer about His/Jesus Deity being equal to God? To believe that the Rapture can happen at any time, and could possibly happen out-of-the-blue, with no connection to surrounding events and with no advance notice at all from Godsuch a view of the Rapture goes directly against the spirit of Amos 3:7. There is NO warning, NO series of events, NO . For more information about the sheep and goat judgment visit, "When and where does the Goat and Sheep judgment occur?" Luke 21:36 is a passage many believers in the rapture will quote, which says, But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man. They believe that this passage is saying that we could escape all of the tribulations spoken of earlier on in Luke 21, which would mean that Luke 21:36 is a reference to a pre-trib rapture. It distorts the nature of Bible prophecy, by suggesting that prophecy only involves the KNOWLEDGE portion, and completely ignores the PERFORMANCE portion. We clearly believe that we are being told in these three verses that God the Father, Son/Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, want us to know ALL of His future prophetic plans, AND the timing of them, so we can be better prepared with His truth to share His Salvation message. We know Jesus knows every detailLord Jesus, let this article through the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-15), help your church get past the false message, no one but God the Father knows. Amen! The true church, the "born again" believers that make up the body of Christ, is spiritually awake and will have the strength (worthiness) to escape all these things that are going to take place. 7And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? The answer is no! There are several Biblical reasons with verses as to why they are not raptured, but the focus here will be that they are not adhering to Luke 21 and the Importance of Watching, and what to watch for! John 16:13 The Holy Spirit will guide into all truth. Anyone who misses the rapture won't find it interesting, since the grace of God won't be available to help anyone. Right! What is the definition of, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye? Jesus first describes great events and developments in the first eight verses (the first four seals). Escape all these things, then, could be a reference to Gods guiding and protecting hand for His people. All we ask is that you evaluate our viewpoints on prophecy according to the three solid Biblical criteria that God has given to all of us, the three criteria we just listed above. The first question, referring to the destruction of the temple, is answered in Luke 21:20-24 by a prophecy which was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. The more that true Bible prophecy is promoted, the more Jesus Christ will be glorified. Because if we limit prophecy to only knowing about the futurethen we ignore and disregard God's infinite and unique ability to speak the future into existence. He was already the Suffereing Servantnow He will be the Conqering King. vss. Jesus now sums it up with verse 28, which is the calling for us to know what to watch for related to the timing of the rapture (caught up)that takes place before Luke 21:10, and after a period of time that follows Luke 21:7-9. Luke 14:19 "And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me. During the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, chariots and troops of soldiers in their armor were seen running about among the clouds, and surrounding of cities. and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? So which viewpoint best satisfies the standard of Colossians 2:9? The first question I always get when I talk about teaching kids about the rapture is should we. However, thats a contradiction of scripture because other scriptures tell us that the first resurrection doesnt happen until the end of the Great Tribulation period, so the question then is, what does this mean in Luke when it says that pray ye therefore that you would be counted worthy to escape these things and to stand before the Son of Man? Revelation 7:14 also shows that the ones clothed with white robes are they who came out of great tribulation. Or is this verse associated with the second coming? Do not evaluate those views according to popular opinion. 12-19 Jesus says what will bebut the question that must be answered is WHEN will vss 10-19 take place in the order given by Christ? vss. We know Jesus knows every detailJesus teaches in Luke 21. As such, both passages contain material that was completely unknown and unknowable at our human level, before Jesus revealed it to us. The timing is NOT to be assumed simply because one prophetic passage is next to other prophetic passages in the same chapter, or connected chapters. Revelation 5:9 is significant, in that it shows Christians gathered in heaven just after Jesus (the Lamb) takes the End Time scroll from the hand of the Father, and just before the first seal of that End Time scroll is opened. Jesus answered, "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures would gather." Jesus' reply clearly indicates judgment. Grace thru Faith is a 501(c)3 non-profit. While we live in a world of 3 second attention spans, we must ask the reader to decide to do homework to learn the answer to the when question with certainty. 78:69), as if it was a mini replica of the real thing. Jesus said, WATCH, PRAY that ye may be accounted worthy to escape. (John 14:6). God made the rapture as a way of escape so that we would be able to bear the tribulation. The Rapture is described primarily in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. , these nearer events, which are about to befall the city, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. At the last trump: Systematic Eschatology page 32 First off, 1 Corinthians was written in 52-53 A.D. and therefore, cannot be referring to any of the trumpets of Revelation, since Revelation would not be written for another 40 years. Possibly being caught unaware? Answer (1 of 2): He doesnt the word rapture isnt in the bible. If so, why? What's Jesus talking about here? After all, Jesus just gave information necessary to know when the end is near, and warned us that being caught up in indulgences, drunkenness and cares of this lifeindicates we have not been studying the signs Jesus told us about, and to watch for. Copyright 2023. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. In Amos 3:7, God reveals that it is His long-established tradition, or method of operation, to reveal to the affected population what He is going to do prophetically before He does it. In Luke 21:31,32 the subject is the coming Kingdom of God. 26 Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. The rapture wasn't about to happen, but the destruction of Jerusalem, of which He had just spoken, was ( Luke 21:12-24 ). The short answer is that this is how prophecy has been written in the Bible. Consider Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me, just like the poor widow did, giving everything she had (which goes far beyond money), and it is so important that we understand thisbecause Jesus pointed it out. It occurs in the context of the judgments at the second coming not the rapture of the church. A The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word "about". Instead of being in the middle of an earthquake, maybe he finds shelter quickly or is in the next town over. Thus, Jesus didnt include 2b, otherwise He couldnt say Luke 4:21. * After reading the articles in the link, and the verses above, because of the Holy Spirit, we can have full confidence in the voice of Jesus as we follow Him now through Luke 21. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. First, Jesus is saying that the persecution of believers will occur before the other events of the Tribulation are completed, in terms of chronological time. To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, Then Jesus in Luke 4:21 regarding Luke 4:19 and Isaiah 61:2a says, . Jesus doesn't actually return to the ground or, as the angel in Acts 1 says, comes in like manner. 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay (contradict) nor resist. By itself, this might not mean that the two people were men, for Greek (as in most languages) can use male words and pronouns to refer generically to "people" whether they are male or female. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 describes the Rapture as God resurrecting all the righteous who have died, giving them glorified bodies, and then departing the earth with those righteous who were still alive, who have also been given glorified bodies. The results? It is a result of our salvation that we go up in the rapture, which is the way of escape. 9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by (but the end will not come immediately). 19 In your patience possess ye your souls. https://www.endtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Endtime-Small-Logo-Blue.png. GUIDING US INTO ALL TRUTH, THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL SHOW US THINGS TO COME. Jesus is credited in John 1:1-3 as being the Creator of all things ("Without Him was not anything made that was made"). Luke 21. And then follow the Holy Spirits leading. There are four references to the length of a generation in the Bible. The sheep and goat judgment determines who will be allowed to enter Christ's millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:4-6). The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.". Reading Luke 21.34-36 Jesus said to his disciples, 'Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. To be accounted WORTHY to ESCAPE all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 1And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. When Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened", He is speaking of the rapture in the previous passage (Matt 24:29-31) and the fact that the "WWII generation" will not pass away until it happens. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. Speaking to a Gentile Audience. ALL things were made by Jesus, and without Jesus, nothing was made. A statement that only our all-knowing Savior, God the Son, equal to God the Father, can truthfully make. 12:11 tells us, ButtheSpirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.. This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. Bridgeway Bible Commentary. We know the vss related to, He comes like a thief in the night etc., but can such verses contradict Luke 21 and what Jesus just taught us? 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! *For those who dont believe that a Rapture or Catching Up or Caught Up 1 Thessalonians 4:17 and Revelation 12:5 will take place1 Thessalonians 4:17 and Revelation 12:5. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. Revelation 12, for us, is a key argument for the Rapture because of the detail of the "short time" that Satan has when the man child is caught up to heaven. (This is also a powerful underscoring of the truth that all prophecy must be fulfilled). Revelation 4-11 is a timeline of what takes place from the viewpoint of being in heaven. He truly is that infinitely perfectas the Son of God. He was using the vulture / carcass analogy to say that each group will gathered in the place where they belong. Jesus doesn't know the day and hour) should automatically be seen as suspect, and wrong. Personal updates from Samantha. 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. The church will be safely whisked away and stand before the Son of Man while chaos and terrors . The evidences from the context, also argue powerfully for a construction which necessarily embraces it, whether expressed or not: We regard it as indubitably genuine.. Where is your faith? Will apathy or pride prevent the desire to research the information/articles that are presented here? If we die and are tethered to sin and are unrepentant, we cannot enter into heaven. Though we recommend the book in its entirety. "Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:36). Then He goes back to the beginning of the Tribulation, and describes the persecution of Tribulation saints. We must understand the timing of different prophecies by looking at the details in the passages, comparing them to other related prophetic passages, and making sure nothing contradicts any other part of Scripture, as mentioned. We do not figure out the timing of prophetic passages by simply noting the order in which they are found in the text, as shown. (34 I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed. 34-35 would be taken. Read this short chapter of 1 Corinthians 12 in the NKJV as a refresher. AMEN! The results of said apathy and pride, limit THE Savior, Jesus Christ. vs. 15 is prophetically written to those who WILL BE alive and remain. There are other prophecies in the Bible where this type of thing happens: There is at least 2,000 years between the time of fulfillment for Micah 5:2 and 5:3. Matthew 24:30, Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. ADDING to previous points on HOW prophecy is written; a perfect example from Jesus! 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, The "falling away" in the Church (this detail is meaningful, because during the persecution of the Great Tribulation, there will be no moral compromise among Christians; under the horrendous persecution of this period, you either are, or are not a follower of Christthere will be no middle ground to "fall away" into). In preparing to follow Jesus voice in Luke 21 about the End, lets remind ourselves of how perfect and glorious Jesus is as God in the flesh. Meanwhile, others will not join them on this journey (Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-36). vs. 14. This verse summarizes the sheep and goat judgment which He later describes in greater detail in Matthew 25:31-46. How can they when, Jesus comes as a thief to those not prepared at the Rapture. If so, why? Some use Luke 17:34-36 to teach the secret rapture belief but to understand the complete picture of this passage, we need to read the verses before and after. There He simply said "day that the Son of Man." The term "Son of Man" is a reference to Himself. It reflects back on the carrion birds eating the dead bodies of those who were judged (Matthew . A convict could not escape out of prison if he was never in prison. After all, aren't we scaring them when we teach them about the rapture and end times. Indeed the word continually belongs equally to both watch and pray; and no man is safe, at any time, who does not attend to this advice as literally as possible. Then based on that, decide if you should include us as one of your resources with which you understand Bible prophecy. Is prophecy nothing more than knowing about the future? The Timeline link will help, and has a video tutorial to accompany it. In either case, Paul would not be able to put any issue to rest by referring to something not yet revealed. Right? This is just a poor book and does not teach anythin There is no judgment, no punishment, and it will be a glorious day for all believers. see GREEK exaiphnes. No, Luke 21:36 is a warning that we should continue to pray, be vigilant about turning away from sin, and try to remain holy. Luke 21:36New International Version. 10 and 11 Jesus says what will beBUTBEFORE those things take place vss 12-19 take place. Do not evaluate those views by the credentials you haveor by the credentials we have. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. The key to understanding what Jesus meant by "this generation will not pass away until all these things take place" is the context; that is, we must understand the verses that are surrounding Matthew 24:34, especially the verses prior to it. We are not destined for wrath. The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age. The need to be born again through the blood of Christ, asking for the forgiveness of personal sins, and then following Christ daily, reading the Bible, praying for His will in our lives, praying for our family/Pastor/Government and Israel etc., going to church, getting in a Bible study small group, volunteering, donating of our first fruits, are all part of being Christ-like, and a path to being closer to Jesus. Describing the fall of Jerusalem. There will be only One Second Coming. However, in the Lord's return to the earth, it is the lost who are taken outjust the opposite of what happens in the rapture of the Church. John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word (Jesus), and the Word (Jesus) was with God, and the Word (Jesus) was God. And so do all other MSS. How does this make sense? 30; Luke 21:25-27), and consequently also deny the promise of the rapture as an escape for true believers from the coming tribulation (Luke 21:36; 1 Thess. e.'). Luke 21:36 in all English translations. This seems to be confirmed in Luke 21:36 where Jesus gives advice to pray always to be counted worthy to escape these coming horrors and to stand before the Son of Man. 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. Dr. Tregelles, on full examination, was firmly convinced of its right to a place in the text, before the Codex Sinaiticus appeared; and the presence of this (us) in that MS, ought to settle the question of its genuineness forever. This vs. does NOT teach an any moment return of Christ during Pauls day, the writer of 1 Thessalonianswe trust the Holy Spirit has helped to clear this up as shared several times in this article. If were believing something that is in contradiction to a direct statement of Scripturewell, friends and critics, its not the Scripture that needs to change. (Luke 21:36). 3 And He said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury (poverty) hath cast in all the living (everything) that she had. Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple. For a more detailed explanation on the importance of how and why Jesus uses the term before in Luke 21:12and how this is similar to how Jesus revealed Tribulation events to John in the book of Revelationwe expound on Jesus usage of the before at the very end of this article.**. St. Peter Institute for Scripture and Evangelization. Jesus warns us in vs. 35 that the events will be a snare for everyone on all the earth. Link to the free book on our website: His Center Recommended Links. Because we have been looking at Luke's account and understand that Luke 21:28 wasn't meant for us, the church, but to the Jews at His Second Coming, I wanted to remind the body of Christ that we have so many other glorious passages of Scripture that speak to our hearts and spirits of Yeshua's soon-coming rapture of his watching and waiting bride. If all believers are caught up during the Second Coming of Christ at the end of the Tribulation, then only unbelievers are left upon the earth. The point being, this was a message for Jews in pre Tribulation days (for Jews in future times.) In this post I will address the other standard proof text for the rapture in popular eschatology, namely Matthew 24:37-41 (along with its parallel in Luke 17:35-37). This was supposed to happen in the generation of his disciples (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21). Believers will be received to Him and will enter the Kingdom. AND OF THE LAMB. The second coming of Jesus will be sudden, unexpected and unmistakable, like lightning flashing across the sky (Matthew 24:23-51, Mark 13:21-23, 13:32-37 Luke 17:20-37). Amos {3:7} Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. The Rapture really does happen but just as Matthew 24 states it is at the end of the great tribulation time, at the LAST TRUMPET. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. To clarifyJesus said at the end of vs 9, when those things happen, the rapture, which starts The End will not be near. THAT is your standard, for deciding which way you will believe on this issue. We are left with one possibility. In Luke 4:18-21 (vs 19), Jesus read from a prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2 (vs 2a). The only question you must ask yourself is this: Which idea most fully glorifies Jesus: The idea that His deity was less than perfect. We grow food to support a community, build and repair homes, and support the poor, widows, and the fatherless. The Temple was seen as a microcosm of the world (Ps. While rhetoricalthe answer is NO! 12:810, 1 Peter 4:11. In the Church, we too must know the importance of being ready (starting with what Jesus tells us in Luke 21 and in the Timeline Chart), and the consequences of NOT being ready. In this we find a good example of how to properly determine the timing of different prophetic passages. Read the Timeline article to learn why it is over 3.5 years (meat and potatoes, not milk and cookies friends and critics). And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" 8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. 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