Deceptive 'Rapture' Doctrine Dupes Millions.

Ridiculing those who believe and teach what he calls a "secret rapture," Steve Wohlberg issued a media release entitled "Deceptive 'Rapture' Doctrine Dupes Millions" In this release (and I suppose in the book he is promoting) he accuses Christians who believe the Bible teaches the doctrine of the rapture of being spiritually lazy. That accusation, which could not be further from the truth, has become a veritable mantra among the no rapture crowd. Belief in the rapture adds an urgency to the lives and message of Christ to those who "love His appearing." 

Destiny Image Publishers, who published Wohlberg's book, is a heretical publisher that promotes the false prophetic movement.  Some prophetic leaders overtly discourage serious Bible study calling the Bible an idol, and they hate the very thought of the rapture.

The Bible says that Jesus is coming for those who love His appearing. The no rapture crowd loves this present life and teach that the return of Christ is retarded by the ungodly condition of the world and that they must help "usher in" His return by winning the world to Him first. It's safe to conclude they feel they have plenty of time, then, before Christ puts in an appearance. Where is the urgency in that? It is the no rapture doctrine, not belief in the rapture, that breeds complacency.

The no rapture crowd is not looking for the return of Christ, they are looking for the rise of the anti-Christ. The Bible says we should be watching for Christ. The no rapture crowd accuses rapture believers of being escapists, not a problem, Jesus was an escapist. Jesus described the horrors of the Great Tribulation and said, "Pray that ye may escape..."

Don't be duped. Do not allow authors like Wohlberg and his ilk steal your faith in an event the Bible teaches will happen and will take the world by surprise when it does. The Bible does teach a rapture and it won't be a secret! The whole world will know when it happens even if they do not acknowledge it.

 The rapture and the second coming are not the same events. Read details in the free e-book: Jocelyn Andersen: Free E-book Bible Prophecy Simplified  

Who Are Angels Gathering at the End of the Tribulation if Only the Wicked Are Left After the Rapture?

Question: I am having difficulty with verse 31 of Matthew 24 since if the righteous are raptured prior to the tribulation, who are the elect that the angels are gathering at the end of the tribulation if only the wicked were left after the rapture?

Answer: Jesus answers that question for us in Matthew 13:37-43 which corresponds directly with Matthew 24:31. It is important here to distinguish between the Children of the Resurrection and the Children of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:38, Luke 20:36). The Children of the Kingdom are not the resurrected and caught out ones who Jesus called the Children of the Resurrection (Luke 20:35-36). The Children of the Kingdom will marry and give birth during the millennium. Some will even die (Isaiah 65:20-23). The Children of the Resurrection will neither marry nor give in marriage but will be as the angels who cannot die (Matthew 22:30,Luke 20:35-36). The Children of the Resurrection will not need to have angels gather them because they will be changed in a moment--their bodies will become just like Christ's resurrected body. They will become as the angels when their bodies are raised/changed--no angelic gathering will be needed for them (Matthew 22:30, Luke 20:35-36). The Children of the Kingdom will need angels to gather them because their bodies will not be changed to become like Christ's resurrected body or like the angels. They will enter the millennium in their mortal condition (Isaiah 65:20-23). Below is a link to more information concerning the Pre-tribulational Resurrection and Catching Up of believers. 

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Book of Revelation 5:3-14 Ten Thousands of Saints

The Book of Revelation Chapter five, gives more evidence of a pre-tribulational Rapture and reveals that just as there is a book of life, there is also a book of judgment. We see the ten thousands of saints, who will be returning to earth with Jesus, in heaven with him before the first seal of Judgment is ever opened.

Revelation 3:10 I Will Keep You From the Hour of Temptation....

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).

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.

Do I Believe In The Rapture?

Do I Believe In The Rapture?

1 Thessalonians 4, 16 says, For the Lord himself will descend from Heaven with a shout. Have you ever wondered what he will be shouting?

I believe he will be shouting our name! A good example would be when he called Lazarus forth? by name.

I believe that will be the final use of the gift of tongues in this age, one shout, and every believer dead and alive hearing only one thing...his or
her name.

You know, the gift of tongues sometimes includes a miracle of hearing as well as of speaking.

We see that in Acts chapter 2 where the 120 were speaking in unknown tongues, and each person in the crowd (a crowd that numbered in the 1000's heard) only
heard one dialect, the one they spoke.

The Bible tells us Jesus will come with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God.

Why does Christ bring an archangel with him when he returns?

We get a clue in Jude 9 where we read of the archangel, Michael being associated with battle. We see that in Daniel 10:13 as well.

When the body of Moses was raised, Satan was there to oppose his resurrection.

Guess who else was there?

Michael was there.

It is to be expected that Satan will oppose the resurrection when we are raised as well.

The Bible tells us the dead in Christ will rise first, and then we which are alive and remain, shall be caught up (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

Paul said, Behold I show you a mystery, we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.

One day Jesus will call MY NAME.

Do I believe in the Rapture? Absolutely!


You know, Jesus said by our words, we will be justified, or by our words, we will be condemned. That is a frightening thought for most of us. During the course of a lifetime we speak many words, and we do not always choose our words wisely.

The wisest choice of words we can ever make is to confess with our mouth that Jesus Christ is the risen Son of God. If we come to God on those terms, with a truly repentant heart, we are promised eternal life.

A broken and contrite heart, he will not despise.

Here is what it all boils down to. Our God is merciful and loving. He doesn't unnecessarily complicate things. Romans 10:9,10-13 says that if we confess
with our mouth (words), that Jesus is the Son of God, and believe in our hearts
that God raised him from the dead, then...

We,
Will,
Be,
Saved.