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RAPTURE: Post-Tribulation and Pre-Wrath Rapture Basics In the Christian Community, the RAPTURE is the end-time event when GOD will catch up, take, receive, and gather Jesus Christ’s Believers in the clouds with Himself. These are described in: I Thessalonians 4: 17 Then we
which are alive and remain shall be Matthew 24: 31 And
he shall send his angels with a great sound Matthew 24: 40 Then
shall two be in the field; the one John 14: 3 And
if I go and prepare a place for you, I II Thessalonians 2: 1 Now we beseech
you, brethren, by the (NOTE: Throughout this
writing, all underlining and bold lettering have been added. Red
lettered quotations of Scripture show the words spoken by Jesus Christ) The main Scriptural
presentation of events prior to the RAPTURE are provided by Jesus
Christ when He answered some questions from His disciples relating to issues
including “... thy coming...” (Mt
24: 3) Jesus Christ provided the answers in a relatively long speech
delivered on the Mount of Olives. This answer has become known as the “Olivet
Discourse”. Christ’s reply is recorded in Mt 24, Mk 13, and Lk 21. Only events specifically related to timing of the RAPTURE are presented. _____________________________ Jesus Christ stated there will be an “abomination of desolation” which had been described, previously, by the prophet Daniel. Then, when that occurs, Jesus said there would be “great tribulation”: Matthew 24: 15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand,) Matthew 24: 21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. II Thessalonians 2: 3&4 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition. Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. The abomination of desolation is also described as “that man of sin be revealed -- showing himself that he is God.” Going back to Daniel (as instructed by Jesus), we find prophecies about a “covenant”, which is “confirmed”, followed by “sacrifice and the oblation to cease”, or be “taken away”. After time, there will be the ”abomination of desolation”: Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. Daniel 11: 31 And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. Daniel 12: 11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. So, these Scripture tell us that from the mid point of the seven weeks (whenever that is) to the set up of the abomination of desolation, there will be 1290 days. And, that is at the same time when the great tribulation starts!! Then, Jesus states that “immediately after the tribulation of those days” (that’s great tribulation), the RAPTURE will occur: Matthew 24: 29, 30, 31 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Next, we find that Scripture also tells us the timing of when the great tribulation ends -- which is the same time the RAPTURE occurs (gather together his elect). After Daniel was told how many days there would be from the daily sacrifice being taken away until the abomination of desolation and start of great tribulation: he was informed (and he recorded) that anyone waiting to the 1335 days would be “Blessed”, and he (Daniel) would be resurrected (stand) at the end of those same days. Daniel 12:12-13 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days. (The term translated to “stand” more appropriately means to stand up because he could not really rest and stand while he was still dead). So, the RESURRECTION and RAPTURE of
Believers occur on the same day when those that stand (resting/dead
Believers) are resurrected first. This all occurs 1335
days after the daily sacrifice and oblation are
taken away, and after forty-five days of abomination
of desolation and great tribulation. I Corinthians 15: 51 & 52 Behold, I show you a mystery,
We shall not all sleep, but we all shall be changed, 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. I Thessalonians 4: 16 & 17 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: 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. Daniel had stated: “Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.” Basically, this means being “Blessed” due to “hanging in there” -- keeping faith -- during the Great Tribulation. In the New Testament, the word “Blessed” is used at least thirteen times relative to the end-times -- some examples: Luke 12: 37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. II Timothy 4: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (That sure will be “Blessed”!!!) Revelation 19: 9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. Revelation 20: 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Revelation 22: 7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. The word “blessed” means to
be fully satisfied -- nothing more could be desired!!! Is our relationship with
Jesus Christ, and our service to Him reflect SUMMARY Scripture tells us that from the mid point of the seven weeks to the set up of the abomination of desolation, there will be 1290 days. And, that is at the same time when the great tribulation starts!! Then, Jesus indicated that "immediately after the tribulation of those days" (that is the great tribulation), “they shall gather together his elect” (that is the RESURRECTION and RAPTURE) which will occur 1335 days after the daily sacrifice and oblation are taken away -- which is after the forty-five days of abomination of desolation and great tribulation.
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