So, Christs return to earth has taken place. The Day of the Lord. That's what He was warning them about. So where are we going with this point? Many saying, I am Christ; and the time is near (. It does not use the word rapture but it does use the word harpagsometha . 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. The more that true Bible prophecy is promoted, the more Jesus Christ will be glorified. Any doctrine that brings Jesus' prophetic ability down toward our human level (i.e. The disciples asked where these individuals in vv. There is not the slightest indication that the event in Luke 17:36 is secret. The term where we get the English "rapture" IS in the Bible. It is highly improbable that the last trump, refers to anything in the gospels either, being that most date the Gospels at later than 50 A.D. Each Spiritual gift used for His Glory, helps the entire Body of Christ. In either case, Paul would not be able to put any issue to rest by referring to something not yet revealed. Right? Including photos each week from our outreaches and the weekly review. Look, when I believe Jesus was ignorant of the day and hour, it subjects me to the above five charges of wrongdoing. Luke 14:18 "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. Jesus is the Speaker through all Old and New Testament prophecy. 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. Remain confident in Another Spoiler Alertthe Timeline article with video tutorial give the verses that take place between Luke 21:7-9 and Luke 21:10. Which is how Jesus can tell us WHEN to. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.. We are not asking you to trust in us, or to trust in any special talent we have, or to trust in our credentials. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, The China War and the Third Temple Excerpt. Any time we give our view of the word of God, what we say about a given passage should agree not just with that passage, but with other Scriptures that speak on that topic as well. Jesus' second coming, referred to in Luke 21, will occur after the Rapture and at the end of the seven-year tribulation on this Earth. Second, Jesus is using before in the sense of saying that the persecution of believers will be at the forefront, or more important, than the other miraculous events and signs of the Tribulation. After understanding Luke 21, who is willing to limit Jesus? In the King James Version, in 5:9, we read, "And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed US to God by thy blood" The redeemed say this just before the first seal is opened, so that the Tribulation can begin. 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. vs. 13. I don't spend time trying to discern when or if Christ is going to return soon. WE need to align with Gods truth, and understand the meaning of, He comes like a thief in the night. Right? Arent we worthy to escape, as Born-Again Christians already? Daniel 11 ends with a description of the Antichrists demise in verse 45; Daniel 12:1-2 takes us back to a time several years earlier (or even a millennium earlier), when the resurrection of the saints occurs. Here are the open, public standards God has provided in His word, which should be used, to evaluate if we can truly assist you in understanding Bible prophecy: Use the Contact Us button on our website: HisCenter.com, Or use Private Messenger through Facebook: HisCenter.com on Facebook, If you dont believe in a Rapture, please find our position near the bottom of this article.*. We also know of only one other major figure in History who taught the same way. The proof for this comes in 2 Thessalonians where Paul specifically applies to the church and says this, "you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. *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. while NOT contradicting other parts of Gods Word. Jesus tells us what the Holy Spirit hearsthe Holy Spirit will glorify Christ, receive from Christ and show it to us. The correct reading of Revelation 5:9 is in the versions that have the word us in Revelation 5:9. 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. Like this post? vs. 31 Jesus just told us what we should not be deceived by, and then what to watch for demonstrating the rapture is near (How can Jesus not know what He is teaching?). 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. So which viewpoint best satisfies the standard of Colossians 2:9? Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: vss. 3 "Truly I tell you," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others. A trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible. He is the author of all the teachings here, and all materials are available free of charge! Obviously, only God can do this. Just like Jesus paid it all in suffering for our sinsJesus also knows it all when it comes to the time of the Rapture. The truth of the rapture was a mystery that was revealed to us by the Apostle Paul. 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. 36 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. At Jesus' second coming, He brings the Saints (us) with Him and comes to the Mt. For example, it is important to notice that in Luke 17:22 we are told that Jesus referred to the "days of the Son of Man," and He did it again in Luke 17:30. You can verify our teachings yourself, according to the standards God gave you to use. Sign up for our free daily newsletter. False Christs, Wars, Famines, Death, Martyrs Global Chaos. 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? Download our eBooks to read on your computers, phone, tablet, or eReader. Now, the emphasis in Luke 21:21 on fleeing Jerusalem when it is about to be trodden down by the Gentiles (Lk. God does NOT always speak in the way we are used to hearing. The four verses above really require the reader to understand John 16:13-15. 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. (adverbially) suddenly sudden, unawares.. see GREEK a. see GREEK phaino. This doesnt make senseunlessitem c. below. 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.**. THE RAPTURE, A SECRET UNTIL JESUS CHRIST REVEALED IT TO PAUL Attempting to argue against those who say Jesus never preached about the Rapture, people will take Jesus' words in Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-36 about individuals being taken away, and make them apply to people being taken to heaven in the Rapture. 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. Matthew 24:30, Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. He is also speaking of the events leading up to the destruction of the Temple, for the disciples asked Him what the signs would be when the Temple was destroyed (Lk. If we are going to argue that Satan had a short time left when Jesus was born 2,000 years ago, then there is very little in Gods word that we can be sure of. 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! Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. Jack Kelley published over 9,000 Bible Study resources here from 1999, until the Lord called him home in the fall of 2015. Does the account of the Flood align with a rapture viewpoint? Verse Luke 21:36. Colossians 2:9, For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. INTRODUCTION. The first phrase in this passage speaks about these signs in the heavens, picking up from where we left off in verse 11. The only Entity who knew this prophetic truth before it was given to us, was Jesus Himself. Is it in the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ, or is it in a hope that youwill be "raptured" out of suffering? 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? Amen! In this we find a good example of how to properly determine the timing of different prophetic passages. We cannot be safe, if we are carnally secure. Also, God defines Bible prophecy not just as speaking about predicting the future; Bible prophecy is defined as God's ability to speak the future into existence. Matthew 24. Marriage and the resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40)Next a group of Sadducees came to Jesus with a question. (34 I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed. Possibly being caught unaware? Describing the fall of Jerusalem. Prophecy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, Mercy, Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healings, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing between spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues, Whoever speaks, Whoever renders service. 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. 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. This is why we point out that in order to understand the timing of a prophecy, we cannot assume anything from our normal guidelines of reading. Where the Scriptures say twothe Jews said one. Both Revelation 4-11 and 12-16 are giving details about the same events, from different perspectives. Everything He has prophesied about the End will also be fulfilled, exactly as He says. LUKE 21:36. 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. The point being, this was a message for Jews in pre Tribulation days (for Jews in future times.) AND OF THE LAMB. Thats all we ask. All rights reserved. We believe, based on these and many other verses, Jesus wants us to know ALL things that He has revealed to us. The church will be safely whisked away and stand before the Son of Man while chaos and terrors . If we tell Jesus He doesnt knowhow can He tell USwhat TO know? The Word of God says that we will have to endure tribulation. 3 All things were made by him (Jesus); and without him (Jesus) was not any thing made that was made. 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. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. Lets look. For our friends and critics following the Holy Spirits guiding (John 16:13-15), click on the link above in e and the accompanying video tutorial on the page, to see how the Holy Spirit will lead into all truth. To clarifyJesus said at the end of vs 9, when those things happen, the rapture, which starts The End will not be near. This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. It carries over into a hangover that causes us to miss the total beauty of our Gospel salvation. "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). And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. So since we cannot take some scripture and disannul other scripture, and the scriptures clearly teach that the first resurrection happens immediately after the tribulation, then we know there is not a pre tribulation rapture. Read this short chapter of 1 Corinthians 12 in the NKJV as a refresher. It's a hope to not give up, to keep following Jesus even when things get tough. 25 "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. In Christ dwells ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. All. And our faith suffers as a result. Our eternal life is something Christ speaks into existence just like He has spoke into existence, the second crossing of the Red Sea into (as of 2017, future) historical existence (Isaiah 11:11-16). So, Jesuss words in Luke 21:36 about escaping all these things, could really be a strong reference to this. excused.". It reflects back on the carrion birds eating the dead bodies of those who were judged (Matthew . GUIDING US INTO ALL TRUTH, THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL SHOW US THINGS TO COME. Back to the example, when you hear us present the idea that Jesus knew the day and hour of his returnand that there is a perfectly acceptable and Biblical way to understand Mark 13:32, so that Jesus does not have to be ignorant of the day and hourhow does our viewpoint measure up to other relevant Scripture? Speaking to a Jewish Audience. 30; Lucas 21:25-27) e consequentemente rejeitam tambm a promessa do arrebatamento como escape da grande tribulao para os verdadeiros crentes ( Lucas 21:36; 1 Tessal. 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. 21:7). 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. 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. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. 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. Luke 21. It seems unreasonable to . ADDING to previous points on HOW prophecy is written; a perfect example from Jesus! 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. Luke 21:36 So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man." Bible > Luke > Chapter 21 > Verse 36 eBibles Free Downloads Audio Luke 21:36 Context Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Luke 21, Jesus Taught When The Rapture Is Near! see GREEK exaiphnes. He was already the Suffereing Servantnow He will be the Conqering King. The following prophetic vss. 20-24 For our 3 second friends and critics, Jesus says what will happen during a 3 year period of time, during the last half of Daniels 70th week, and just before the return of Christ (7th Trumpet, 7th Vial/Bowl, 3rd Woe). 24:13, 22) and, as Tribulation survivors, stand before Christ as "sheep" (Mat. Jesus said, WATCH, PRAY that ye may be accounted worthy to escape. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. The short answer is that this is how prophecy has been written in the Bible. We are following a long-established principle in Bible prophecy, of determining the time of fulfillment of Bible prophecies according to the details in those prophecies, and NOT simply on the basis of how we are used to reading narrative or historical material. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. Jesus is credited in John 1:1-3 as being the Creator of all things ("Without Him was not anything made that was made"). Consider these topics: **Jesus uses the term before in Luke 21:12 in at least two ways. Luke 21:36 ESV. For we do not know the time or the hour that we may die. Listen to our Bible studies now from your browser. 12:810, 1 Peter 4:11. However, escaping the tribulations could be a reference to a few other things. 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. A statement that only our all-knowing Savior, God the Son, equal to God the Father, can truthfully make. And so do all other MSS. Personal updates from Samantha. Thanks for the reply Scott. These three vss are NOT talking about the Rapture! In turn, Bible prophecy has a unique and miraculous capacity to glorify Jesus Christ. When to look up, for our redemption draweth nigh. Jesus warns us in vs. 35 that the events will be a snare for everyone on all the earth. Unbelievers will be put away, taken off the planet. Based on the text, Teachers/Pastors should seek council from those with the gift of understanding Prophecy, to help prevent errors in their teachings to the Church, thus glorifying Christ to the fullest! The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age. 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. 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). Can the Bible be any clearer about His/Jesus Deity being equal to God? 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. This verse summarizes the sheep and goat judgment which He later describes in greater detail in Matthew 25:31-46. There are four references to the length of a generation in the Bible. 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.. ", We have to make this point over and over. 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. Link to the free book on our website: The thief in the night also helps explain the partial rapture that Jesus teaches. The only question you must ask yourself is this: Which idea most fully glorifies Jesus: The idea that His deity was less than perfect. Jesus said these things in 32 AD. The rapture, often referred to as God graciously removing Overcomers from the trials/cleansing/judgements on the earth, is also seen in the account of the flood. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. To say that Jesus does not know the day and hour actually subjects a person to multiple counts of wrongdoing in regard to the purity and truth of the Bible: The notion that Jesus does not know about the day and hour is a vicious, insidious injection of poison that seeks to tarnish and pervert the entire nature of Christ and the nature of our relationship to Him. 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. Thus, Jesus didnt include 2b, otherwise He couldnt say Luke 4:21. During the rapture, Overcomers are Caught Up, and then come back down to earth with Jesus at His Second Coming/Return of Christ after the trials/cleansing. 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. Only God/Jesus the Christ, could perform and reveal to us the kind of prophetic truth we find in Luke 21 and in Revelation 6-7. Where the Scriptures say onethe Pre-Tribulation Rapture believers say two. The one example given above is very clear because Jesus openly shows us how this works, in a way we can all see. A The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word "about". Believers will be received to Him and will enter the Kingdom. is luke 21:36 talking about the rapture. . While Satan has beaten up Pastors and congregations with gross errors being taught in this areado we throw the baby out with the bath water? 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! What separates Jesus from us, in terms of prophecy, is not just the fact that He KNOWS the future as God; it's also the fact that Jesus is able to FULFILL those prophecies and make them happen! John 16:13 The Holy Spirit will guide into all truth. During the rapture, Overcomers are Caught Up, and then come back down to earth with Jesus at His Second Coming/Return of Christ after the trials/cleansing. The extremely short version requires that we understand the History as to when the words were writtenThe thief in the night is part of the Jewish Culture and the Fall Festivals, and is directly related to how the High Priest would come like a thief to the other Priestsmeaningif the lower Priests were not ready for the arrival of the High Priest, because they were not watching at the right timethose Priests were cast out into the street with only their undergarments (meaning their clothes were taken from them like a thief). This great work of God is leading us to the end of this age when Christ will return to rapture the Christians, and then set up His earthly kingdom for the Jews. 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. If you go to Revelation 14:13, it tells us there what that means. Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: Chapter 21 starts with who and where we are as believers, and where we need to seek to be, as we learn from Jesus about the End. The results? 10 and 11 Jesus says what will beBUTBEFORE those things take place vss 12-19 take place. We know that there is a multitude of viewpoints and teachings in the world of Bible prophecy. Only the World and Satan are constrained by time. Luke 21:25-28. 2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. Yet when Jesus gathers the nations upon His arrival and . For more information about the sheep and goat judgment visit, "When and where does the Goat and Sheep judgment occur?" Conversely. We have already shown this with Jesus words in vs 12, . The same thing happens in Revelation 6. According to the law of Moses, if a man died childless, his brother was to have a temporary marital relationship with the widow for the purpose of producing an heir (Deuteronomy 25:5-6). What is the definition of, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye? No! Remember, at the time this was written, the air represented the first heaven. And to discredit it, simply and only because it does not appear in that one single Codex of Alexandria, is most unreasonable and unjust to the weight of authority for its retention. NOTE: Contrary to many views, no endtime prophecies are yet being fulfilled. What do you gain? The best way to view our articles and Q&A. 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. 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. JOHN 16:13. They do not follow how humans write stories/books/messages. This was supposed to happen in the generation of his disciples (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21). It's a summary of the Sheep and Goat judgment, and does not describe the rapture. Revelation 19:17-18 and Ezekiel 39:17-19 each describe a scene where birds will . Please review our Timeline and accompanying video tutorial on our website to see how God chose to present Revelation. vs. 14. So in heaven, just before the Great Tribulation begins, there are believers from all over the worldalready in heaven. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. of Olives. For God, prophecy is speaking (creating) the future into existence. Satan would seize every opportunity . This vs is saying that the dead in Christ will be raised first, just like 1 Cor. James warns that after the saints pass through a door into heaven, they will come before the Judgment Seat of Christ (James 5:8-9). Is prophecy nothing more than knowing about the future? Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. Revelation 7:14 also shows that the ones clothed with white robes are they who came out of great tribulation. Antichrist being "revealed, who is the Antichrist? 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. Revelation 20:1-5, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Ezekiel 11:20 and Zechariah 14:8-11. Yet, believers in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture believe there will be two Second Comings. 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. vs. 15 is prophetically written to those who WILL BE alive and remain. 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. Therefore, there is a much smaller window of time that Jesus says when to watch. 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. Copyright 2023. Or the idea that Jesus deity was fully perfect? From the 10 Virgins parable (10 Virgins makes them all Christians), only half were prepared/taken. 126. Watch for the signs Jesus told us to watch for in Luke 21 and many other verses (Timeline Chart and video). Answer (1 of 2): He doesnt the word rapture isnt in the bible. QUESTION:Mary from Texas had a question about Luke 21:36 where it says, I watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man. 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