Which Bride Could Care Less When She Sees Her Groom?
Question: Which bride could care less she sees her groom?
Answer: The one who does not love him.
I hear from agitated readers on a regular basis who try and convince me that they really love Jesus while at the same time, insist that they could care less when he will appear. For starters, I have a really difficult time believing that anyone who truly loves Jesus could care less when he will appear. But if it is the case, then why does it bother them so much that others do care, and feel it is not only important, but urgent, to know what the scriptures say concerning these things?
I have never before in my lifetime witnessed such an aversion, even hatred, for studying and discussing the coming of the Lord. I believe it is not only a sign of the wicked times we live in, but also a sign that in spite of people professing love for Christ, and perhaps even building an impressive resume of Christian works, these same people seem to love this present world more than they love Christ--and really do not long for his coming at all.
I ask again, which Bride does not long to see her Bridegroom? The scriptures are clear that if we love this present world, the love of God is not in us.
The scriptures are also clear, that there will be a massive departure from the faith taking place in the last days. And if we do not love the truth, then we will believe the lie. And that could end up costing us our souls...if we do not repent quickly.
For that reason, in spite of the opposition, I refuse to be a dumb dog who will not bark. I do not believe it is "craziness," as I have been told, to write about these things. I believe that writing about these things will have the effect of leading some to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, feeding hungry hearts, plucking brands from the fire, and encouraging some to hold on to the truth ever tighter as the shaking grows more violent as the day of Christ approaches. God is allowing the shaking to take place even now, and we need to remind each other that only those things which cannot be shaken loose will remain.
Inordinate affections are causing Christians to be be shaken loose. The soul stealing paradigm shifts that so many are making in this critical hour can only be avoided by receiving a love the truth. Pray to receive a love of the truth.
Satan is about to have his hour. This world is about to become a wilderness. Dark days are coming. Darker than any this world has ever seen or will ever see again. Jesus commanded us to pray that we would be counted worthy to escape all the things that are coming on the earth.
Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved. And for this cause, God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie...(2 Thessalonians 2:9-11).
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation that will come upon ALL the world to try them that dwell upon the earth (Revelation 3:10).
For as a snare shall it come, upon ALL them that dwell on the face of the WHOLE earth. 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).
Answer: The one who does not love him.
I hear from agitated readers on a regular basis who try and convince me that they really love Jesus while at the same time, insist that they could care less when he will appear. For starters, I have a really difficult time believing that anyone who truly loves Jesus could care less when he will appear. But if it is the case, then why does it bother them so much that others do care, and feel it is not only important, but urgent, to know what the scriptures say concerning these things?
I have never before in my lifetime witnessed such an aversion, even hatred, for studying and discussing the coming of the Lord. I believe it is not only a sign of the wicked times we live in, but also a sign that in spite of people professing love for Christ, and perhaps even building an impressive resume of Christian works, these same people seem to love this present world more than they love Christ--and really do not long for his coming at all.
I ask again, which Bride does not long to see her Bridegroom? The scriptures are clear that if we love this present world, the love of God is not in us.
The scriptures are also clear, that there will be a massive departure from the faith taking place in the last days. And if we do not love the truth, then we will believe the lie. And that could end up costing us our souls...if we do not repent quickly.
For that reason, in spite of the opposition, I refuse to be a dumb dog who will not bark. I do not believe it is "craziness," as I have been told, to write about these things. I believe that writing about these things will have the effect of leading some to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, feeding hungry hearts, plucking brands from the fire, and encouraging some to hold on to the truth ever tighter as the shaking grows more violent as the day of Christ approaches. God is allowing the shaking to take place even now, and we need to remind each other that only those things which cannot be shaken loose will remain.
Inordinate affections are causing Christians to be be shaken loose. The soul stealing paradigm shifts that so many are making in this critical hour can only be avoided by receiving a love the truth. Pray to receive a love of the truth.
Satan is about to have his hour. This world is about to become a wilderness. Dark days are coming. Darker than any this world has ever seen or will ever see again. Jesus commanded us to pray that we would be counted worthy to escape all the things that are coming on the earth.
Even him whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved. And for this cause, God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie...(2 Thessalonians 2:9-11).
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation that will come upon ALL the world to try them that dwell upon the earth (Revelation 3:10).
For as a snare shall it come, upon ALL them that dwell on the face of the WHOLE earth. 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).
Pre-Tribulation Desperados Spreading Lies About Fake Rapture
I find it very telling that those who hate the doctrine of the pre-tribulational rapture spend much of their time and energy slandering those who don't. If they have a scriptural leg to stand on, then why aren't they investing those energies contending for the faith by expounding on scripture instead of blasting those who are doing exactly that?
According to some, pre-tribulation desperados are spreading lies concerning a "fake rapture."
I would like to know, for one thing, what a pre-tribulational "desperado" is. And I would also like to know how one can fake a rapture. That would be some feat.
RED FLAGS
It is a common tactic for those who do not love the truth, and who cannot base their position on real facts, to viciously attack that which has a wealth of scriptural evidence to support it. Notice I said "scriptural evidence." Most opponents of scriptural truth not only ignore scripture but seem to elevate profane history to canonical levels. The fact is, they often honor profane history above the Bible and use history to interpret the Bible. That is a serious error. It is the Holy Spirit who leads and guides into all truth--not profane history, and the Bible interprets itself. It is a complete book.
My counsel to anyone with a real desire to know the truth of the Biblical doctrine of the rapture, is to read the scriptures, and for sure don't waste time reading the writings of those who do not use scripture (or use only token smatterings of it) to back up their positions.
Another red flag is anger. There is never any reason to be angry or display what my grandmother called an "ugly" attitude while contending for the faith, and, yes, it is possible to be very polite while at the same time having very "ugly" motives (it's what I call being a barracuda with good manners). Our reason for contending should always be that we can know the truth that will set us free--not to restore the true and right religion (anyone familiar with the Spanish Inquisition?).
If our motive is to set everyone straight, then we have the wrong motive and are in sin to begin with. Sinful motivations skew discernment.
The doctrine of the pre-tribulational rapture has a wealth of scriptural evidence to support it. Many reputable scholars, whose writings are more that worthy of the time and effort it takes to read them, have expounded on the subject. My own book REDEMPTION: BIBLE PROPHECY SIMPLIFIED presents an in-depth scriptural treatment of the subject. Print copies are available and it is also free for download.
Am I a pre-tribulational desperado?
Pre-tribulational? Yes.
Desperate...? Hardly. 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 who 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. Wherefore COMFORT one another with these words.
According to some, pre-tribulation desperados are spreading lies concerning a "fake rapture."
I would like to know, for one thing, what a pre-tribulational "desperado" is. And I would also like to know how one can fake a rapture. That would be some feat.
RED FLAGS
It is a common tactic for those who do not love the truth, and who cannot base their position on real facts, to viciously attack that which has a wealth of scriptural evidence to support it. Notice I said "scriptural evidence." Most opponents of scriptural truth not only ignore scripture but seem to elevate profane history to canonical levels. The fact is, they often honor profane history above the Bible and use history to interpret the Bible. That is a serious error. It is the Holy Spirit who leads and guides into all truth--not profane history, and the Bible interprets itself. It is a complete book.
My counsel to anyone with a real desire to know the truth of the Biblical doctrine of the rapture, is to read the scriptures, and for sure don't waste time reading the writings of those who do not use scripture (or use only token smatterings of it) to back up their positions.
Another red flag is anger. There is never any reason to be angry or display what my grandmother called an "ugly" attitude while contending for the faith, and, yes, it is possible to be very polite while at the same time having very "ugly" motives (it's what I call being a barracuda with good manners). Our reason for contending should always be that we can know the truth that will set us free--not to restore the true and right religion (anyone familiar with the Spanish Inquisition?).
If our motive is to set everyone straight, then we have the wrong motive and are in sin to begin with. Sinful motivations skew discernment.
The doctrine of the pre-tribulational rapture has a wealth of scriptural evidence to support it. Many reputable scholars, whose writings are more that worthy of the time and effort it takes to read them, have expounded on the subject. My own book REDEMPTION: BIBLE PROPHECY SIMPLIFIED presents an in-depth scriptural treatment of the subject. Print copies are available and it is also free for download.
Am I a pre-tribulational desperado?
Pre-tribulational? Yes.
Desperate...? Hardly. 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 who 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. Wherefore COMFORT one another with these words.
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