What do others (particularly Messianics) think of the pre-trib rapture 'theory'? (I say 'theory', because there is no scriptural basis for it).
The tribulation period is going to be a difficult time for everyone, not least, the Jewish people and Israel. Isn't the notion that believers will be whisked away before this, somewhat repugnant? Isn't the notion that we will support Israel now (while things are relatively good), but when it starts to get really tough, bail out.
Is this thinly veiled anti-Semitism?
To me, the tribulation will be a time of great opportunity for helping others both physically and spiritually. Why are so many believers so cowardly and want to disappear when the doo-doo hits the fan?
If this is what God wanted for us, then so be it, but (in my studies) this is not what he wants for us. We are to go through the tribulation, trust in God and get to helping others and sharing the good news of Y'shua.
What do others think?
(A great book on the history of the pre-trib 'theory', who's behind it and what the Scripture says, you can't go past "The Rapture Plot" by Dave MacPherson).
For a briefer article by Mr. MacPherson which sums it up beautifully see :
http://www.contendingfortruth.com/wp-content/uploads/Rapture-Pre-trib-vs.-Post-trib.pdf
The tribulation period is going to be a difficult time for everyone, not least, the Jewish people and Israel. Isn't the notion that believers will be whisked away before this, somewhat repugnant? Isn't the notion that we will support Israel now (while things are relatively good), but when it starts to get really tough, bail out.
Is this thinly veiled anti-Semitism?
To me, the tribulation will be a time of great opportunity for helping others both physically and spiritually. Why are so many believers so cowardly and want to disappear when the doo-doo hits the fan?
If this is what God wanted for us, then so be it, but (in my studies) this is not what he wants for us. We are to go through the tribulation, trust in God and get to helping others and sharing the good news of Y'shua.
What do others think?
(A great book on the history of the pre-trib 'theory', who's behind it and what the Scripture says, you can't go past "The Rapture Plot" by Dave MacPherson).
For a briefer article by Mr. MacPherson which sums it up beautifully see :
http://www.contendingfortruth.com/wp-content/uploads/Rapture-Pre-trib-vs.-Post-trib.pdf