Revelation 20:1-5, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Ezekiel 11:20 and Zechariah 14:8-11. 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. 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. Thats all we ask. John 16:13 The Holy Spirit will guide into all truth. What's Jesus talking about here? In this verse, Jesus was describing Noah 's flood and the destruction of Sodom (Luke 17:26-37). WE need to align with Gods truth, and understand the meaning of, He comes like a thief in the night. Right? The rapture describes the snatching away of the church (Christians). Luke 21:36New International Version. 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. Do not evaluate those views by the credentials you haveor by the credentials we have. Many saying, I am Christ; and the time is near (. And as you read them, consider this issue: limiting the Savior, Jesus Christ. God does NOT always speak in the way we are used to hearing. 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. Is prophecy nothing more than knowing about the future? Jesus doesn't actually return to the ground or, as the angel in Acts 1 says, comes in like manner. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 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. You can also download them to your computer, phone, or tablet. 10 Then He said unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. After understanding Luke 21, who is willing to limit Jesus? As always, Geronimo Stilton's adventures are amusing and exciting for younger readers. We have already shown this with Jesus words in vs 12, . 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. The second coming is quite different from Paul's description of being raptured in Corinthians. (Link below in '1. Almost all newer or modern Bibles have the word them in place of us, in Revelation 5:9. For instance, the creation in Genesis 1 is repeated without a clear timeline in Genesis 2. 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. Luke 20:36 (HCSB) For they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are sons of God, . Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. Each Spiritual gift used for His Glory, helps the entire Body of Christ. There is a jump of 2,000 years within the single prophetic verse of Isaiah 11:4. (This is also a powerful underscoring of the truth that all prophecy must be fulfilled). Pray for the Holy Spirit to teach the truth and show what is to come. There is not the slightest indication that the event in Luke 17:36 is secret. In Christ dwells ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. We are not asking you to trust in us, or to trust in any special talent we have, or to trust in our credentials. That means Jesus knew the day and hour of His return. In Youngs Literal Translation Luke 21:36 reads this way: watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.. 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. 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). ADDING to previous points on HOW prophecy is written; a perfect example from Jesus! 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? 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. Where the Scriptures say twothe Jews said one. Will apathy or pride prevent the desire to research the information/articles that are presented here? Understand 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 NKJV Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 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. In this we find a good example of how to properly determine the timing of different prophetic passages. This was supposed to happen in the generation of his disciples (Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21). 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. | Prophecy in the News. False Christs, Wars, Famines, Death, Martyrs Global Chaos. Speaking to a Gentile Audience. Our danger is, lest the day of death and of judgment should come upon us when we are not prepared. The Codex Sinaiticus, however, which was discovered in 1860, and which is of equal authority with the Codex Alexandrinus, contains it. "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). Likewise, why do we allow this heresy to immigrate into our faith? And so do all other MSS. The best way to view our articles and Q&A. The first phrase in this passage speaks about these signs in the heavens, picking up from where we left off in verse 11. vss. 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.*. Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: vss. Colossians 2:9, For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, The China War and the Third Temple Excerpt. Jesus said these things in 32 AD. These things must take place before. Please tell me what this verse means Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. Again and again I see this verse associated with the Rapture but then that would imply if I dont live a godly life I could be passed by, right? 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). Luke 14:19 "And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me. 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. Then based on that, decide if you should include us as one of your resources with which you understand Bible prophecy. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. So which viewpoint best satisfies the standard of Colossians 2:9? Christians worry unnecessarily of losing their salvation. THAT is your standard, for deciding which way you will believe on this issue. Jesus is credited in John 1:1-3 as being the Creator of all things ("Without Him was not anything made that was made"). TEXT. In turn, Bible prophecy has a unique and miraculous capacity to glorify Jesus Christ. It is a result of our salvation that we go up in the rapture, which is the way of escape. And then follow the Holy Spirits leading. Like this post? Do not evaluate those views according to popular opinion. There He simply said "day that the Son of Man." The term "Son of Man" is a reference to Himself. March 19, 2020 Download our eBooks to read on your computers, phone, tablet, or eReader. Remember our controversial partial rapture position??? Yet, believers in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture believe there will be two Second Comings. The Timeline Chart gives more vss showing the differences and adding even more clarity. This verse summarizes the sheep and goat judgment which He later describes in greater detail in Matthew 25:31-46. The Ark went up during the judgements, and then came back down to earth at the conclusion of the trial/cleansing. How can they when, Jesus comes as a thief to those not prepared at the Rapture. 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. More fascinating is that Revelation 6-7, in its description of the Great Tribulation, also reflects the spirit of Jesus use of the word before (in terms of importance) in Luke 21. 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. Here is where an accurate definition takes away the any moment error as related to the rapture (though Jesus has already done that with His Word above, as well). The following is in response to the initial question and to disprove that Luke 21:20-24 is referring only to the destruction of the Temple, and Jerusalem, in 70 A.D. Some might read this as a rapture passage due to the fact that not all translations have the word about, even though the Greek word literally means to be about, to be on the point of doing or suffering something and carries an air of expectation. First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. The truth of the rapture was a mystery that was revealed to us by the Apostle Paul. 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). Man's Wrath to God. So where are we going with this point? Remember vs. 13 Jesus said ALL truth, just like Colossians 2:9, ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. 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. These studies also cover the Rapture (removing the Church from earth to Heaven), the seven year Great Tribulation - concluding with Armageddon - and the return in great power and glory of Judge Jesus Himself. 25 "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. The short time detail regarding Satan, is one of the GREATEST indicators that Revelation 12, and the birth of the man child, is speaking about the Rapture/Catching Up/Caught Upbefore the Great Tribulation. 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). Doing so seems to fulfill Acts 18:6 and 2 Timothy 2:25, and also seems to prevent the understanding of His prophetic Word. The Ark went up during the judgements, and then came back down to earth at the conclusion of the trial/cleansing. Bible prophecy is defined as Gods ability to speak the future into existenceAs the Alpha and Omegaeverything has already happened for the Creator and Author. We know Jesus knows every detailJesus teaches in Luke 21. First, the Gospel message of Salvation is the most important decision that a non-believer can make. Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 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. 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. Could a limited Jesus who doesnt knowteach the exact timing and the events of Luke 21, AND tell us WHEN to look up, for when these things happen, our redemption draweth nigh? St. Peter Institute for Scripture and Evangelization. In the Jewish culture, the astronomical event, or idiom of the twinkling of an eye as defined through the Authors Jewish resources in Systematic Eschatology in brevity, is this: The twinkling of an eye starts when the sun visually touches the horizon on sunset, lasting until it disappears behind the horizon. Spoiler alertthe order of these verses fits perfectly with how prophecy is written. 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). https://www.endtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Endtime-Small-Logo-Blue.png. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. Re: Luke 21:36. The correct reading of Revelation 5:9 is in the versions that have the word us in Revelation 5:9. A The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word "about". Bridgeway Bible Commentary. His truth gives us confidence in His planHis truth will never instill fear in us. However, escaping the tribulations could be a reference to a few other things. 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. The first three chapters of Revelation are letters that Jesus commands John to write to the main churches that they have established among the gentiles. The Codex Basilianus, in the Vatican, contains it. At HisCenter.com, the four of us have been given the gift of UNDERSTANDING Bible Prophecy. A trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible. This passage isn't talking about the rapture, it's talking about Jesus second coming. Luke 21:36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. We cannot be safe, if we are carnally secure. I don't spend time trying to discern when or if Christ is going to return soon. 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! We each have our Spiritual gifts. We only ask that each of us humbly submit ourselves to the Biblical standard that we are all underand pray for the Holy Spirit to teach us all things and show us things to come (John 16:13-15). Luke 21:36 is a passage many believers in the rapture will quote, which says, . When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. It is true that when the rapture occurs there will be a separation of believers from unbelievers when we are snatched away from planet earth. The one example given above is very clear because Jesus openly shows us how this works, in a way we can all see. 4 All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on." 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). Even if you are a preterist, and date Revelation to late 62 A.D. it was still ten years later. So, when so many people say that Jesus does not know the day and hour, Biblically speaking, they are not only lessening Jesus' knowledgethey are also lessening Jesus' ability as Creator. THIS group in heaven sings the song of the redeemed, and identify these redeemed as us themselves! In the Arctic Circles, the twinkling of an eye can last over a dayor not at all. 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?). 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. 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. Jesus gives a stern warning in vs. 34. Jesus was born 2,000 years ago. 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. It's a hope to not give up, to keep following Jesus even when things get tough. So in heaven, just before the Great Tribulation begins, there are believers from all over the worldalready in heaven. 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. In the Left Behind series, as well as in many other similar works of both fiction and non-fiction, the Rapture occurs totally by surprise. Anyone who misses the rapture won't find it interesting, since the grace of God won't be available to help anyone. 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. 21:36). 78:69), as if it was a mini replica of the real thing. It occurs in the context of the judgments at the second coming not the rapture of the church. This is particularly problematic since other avenues for proving the imminency of the rapture, whether historical or deductive, have been inconclusive at best. 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. 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. 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. The disciples asked where these individuals in vv. 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. Answer (1 of 2): He doesnt the word rapture isnt in the bible. ", http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.php. 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). When Luke 17:34 says, "one will be taken and the other left," the words "one" and "other" are both masculine. The rapture wasn't about to happen, but the destruction of Jerusalem, of which He had just spoken, was ( Luke 21:12-24 ). vs. 13. Then He goes back to the beginning of the Tribulation, and describes the persecution of Tribulation saints. 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 results of said apathy and pride, limit THE Savior, Jesus Christ. It says, There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. So God makes a way of escape so that we are able to bear what we are going through. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting (indulgences), and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. 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. Which is how Jesus can tell us WHEN to. 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
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