in revelations it says that there will be rumors of war. this is befor the rapture. do you think the rapture is upon us.
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Soul-jah_33:
We are told to be ready at all times. Here's what MATTHEW 24:35-44 (International English Translation) says: "The world will be destroyed, but my words will never be destroyed! No one knows when that exact time will be. The angels of heaven don't know it. The Son doesn't know it. Only the heavenly Father knows. When I [Jesus] come, it will be just as it was in Noah's time. People were eating, drinking, getting married, giving their daughters away in marriage - even on the day when Noah entered the ark. The people did not know the truth, until the flood came and swept them all away. That is how it will be when I [Jesus] come. At that time, there will be two men in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding grain; one will be taken and the other will be left. So, watch! You don't know on what day your Lord is coming. Know this: If a homeowner knew what time of night a robber was coming, he would watch for the robber and not let him break into his house. This is why you must be ready. I [Jesus] will come at a time when you are not expecting me." Soul-jah_33 - the answer to your question is quite simple - nobody knows but God.
MATTHEW 24:3-14 (International English Translation) does tell us what must pass before the end comes: "While Jesus was sitting on Olive Mountain, his followers came to him alone. They asked, "Tell us, when will these things happen? How will we know when it is the time for you to return? When will the end of the age be? Jesus answered them, "Be careful! Don't let anyone fool you. Many people will come to you using my name. They will say, "I am the Messiah!" And, they will fool many people. You will hear about wars and wars that are about to happen, but the end will come later. One country will fight against another country. Kingdoms will fight against other kingdoms. There will not be enough food to eat. Everywhere there will be earthquakes, but all these things are only the beginning of the pain."
"Then they will hand you [Christians] over to some men for torturing. They will kill you. All people will hate you, because of my name. Then many people will feel disgraced; they will turn against one another. They will hate each other. Many false prophets will appear. They will fool people. Because the influence of sin will be so strong, the love of many people will grow cold. But the person who endures until the end will be saved. The Good News [Gospel] about the kningdom will be preached in the whole world, so that all nations may hear the truth. And then the end will come."
1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-2 (International English Translation): Brothers, we don't need to write you about dates and times, because you know very well that the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, like a robber in the night. People will say, "Things are peaceful and safe." That's when destruction will suddenly hit them. It will be like when the birth pain comes to a pregnant woman. They won't be able to run away.
Soul-jah_33 are you a Christian? Have you received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life? Have you confessed your sins to Jesus and asked for forgiveness? Have you repented of your sins? Have you received the free gift of eternal life that can only come from Jesus? If not, please give it some serious thought and pray about it! The decision is yours. It's a decision of life or death, and that decision is for eternity.
Soul-jah_33, I leave you with the following scriptures:
REVELATION 3:20 - Listen, I [Jesus] stand at the door. I am knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come inside with him. We will have dinner [fellowship] together.
EPHESIANS 1:7 - We have something in Christ - his blood has set us free. We have forgiveness of sins! God's gracious love is so rich!
JOHN 14:6 - Jesus said........"I am the way and the truth and the life! The only way anyone can come to the Father is through me!"
JOHN 3:16 - God loved the people of the world so much that He gave up His one and only Son. Every person who commits himself to Jesus will not be destroyed. Instead, that person will have eternal life."
ROMANS 10:12 - There is no difference between Jews and non-Jews! The Lord is the same Lord of everybody. He richly blesses everyone who trusts in Him.
ROMANS 10-13 - "Every person who trust in the Lord will be saved."
MATTHEW 6:14-15 - "If you forgive people of the things they have done wrong to you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. However, if you do not forgive people, then your Father will not forgive the wrong things which you have done."
It is my prayer that you will decide to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today. If you are not quite sure how to do that please let me know. You can post here, or send me an e-mail. Whatever you are comfortable with.
Wishing You God's Best Always,
PrayerWarriorUSA
We are told to be ready at all times. Here's what MATTHEW 24:35-44 (International English Translation) says: "The world will be destroyed, but my words will never be destroyed! No one knows when that exact time will be. The angels of heaven don't know it. The Son doesn't know it. Only the heavenly Father knows. When I [Jesus] come, it will be just as it was in Noah's time. People were eating, drinking, getting married, giving their daughters away in marriage - even on the day when Noah entered the ark. The people did not know the truth, until the flood came and swept them all away. That is how it will be when I [Jesus] come. At that time, there will be two men in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding grain; one will be taken and the other will be left. So, watch! You don't know on what day your Lord is coming. Know this: If a homeowner knew what time of night a robber was coming, he would watch for the robber and not let him break into his house. This is why you must be ready. I [Jesus] will come at a time when you are not expecting me." Soul-jah_33 - the answer to your question is quite simple - nobody knows but God.MATTHEW 24:3-14 (International English Translation) does tell us what must pass before the end comes: "While Jesus was sitting on Olive Mountain, his followers came to him alone. They asked, "Tell us, when will these things happen? How will we know when it is the time for you to return? When will the end of the age be? Jesus answered them, "Be careful! Don't let anyone fool you. Many people will come to you using my name. They will say, "I am the Messiah!" And, they will fool many people. You will hear about wars and wars that are about to happen, but the end will come later. One country will fight against another country. Kingdoms will fight against other kingdoms. There will not be enough food to eat. Everywhere there will be earthquakes, but all these things are only the beginning of the pain."
"Then they will hand you [Christians] over to some men for torturing. They will kill you. All people will hate you, because of my name. Then many people will feel disgraced; they will turn against one another. They will hate each other. Many false prophets will appear. They will fool people. Because the influence of sin will be so strong, the love of many people will grow cold. But the person who endures until the end will be saved. The Good News [Gospel] about the kningdom will be preached in the whole world, so that all nations may hear the truth. And then the end will come."
1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-2 (International English Translation): Brothers, we don't need to write you about dates and times, because you know very well that the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, like a robber in the night. People will say, "Things are peaceful and safe." That's when destruction will suddenly hit them. It will be like when the birth pain comes to a pregnant woman. They won't be able to run away.
Soul-jah_33 are you a Christian? Have you received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life? Have you confessed your sins to Jesus and asked for forgiveness? Have you repented of your sins? Have you received the free gift of eternal life that can only come from Jesus? If not, please give it some serious thought and pray about it! The decision is yours. It's a decision of life or death, and that decision is for eternity.
Soul-jah_33, I leave you with the following scriptures:
REVELATION 3:20 - Listen, I [Jesus] stand at the door. I am knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come inside with him. We will have dinner [fellowship] together.
EPHESIANS 1:7 - We have something in Christ - his blood has set us free. We have forgiveness of sins! God's gracious love is so rich!
JOHN 14:6 - Jesus said........"I am the way and the truth and the life! The only way anyone can come to the Father is through me!"
JOHN 3:16 - God loved the people of the world so much that He gave up His one and only Son. Every person who commits himself to Jesus will not be destroyed. Instead, that person will have eternal life."
ROMANS 10:12 - There is no difference between Jews and non-Jews! The Lord is the same Lord of everybody. He richly blesses everyone who trusts in Him.
ROMANS 10-13 - "Every person who trust in the Lord will be saved."
MATTHEW 6:14-15 - "If you forgive people of the things they have done wrong to you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. However, if you do not forgive people, then your Father will not forgive the wrong things which you have done."
It is my prayer that you will decide to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today. If you are not quite sure how to do that please let me know. You can post here, or send me an e-mail. Whatever you are comfortable with.
Wishing You God's Best Always,
PrayerWarriorUSA
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I think when it happens, we will know. It will come suddenly, and it could come at any time. There have been wars and rumours of wars throught nearly if not all of history. But I believe that when it hits the fan we will just know.
What matters is where you will be when it happens. Forget concrete bunkers and canned food and make sure your soul will go to be with God in heaven and not away from God in hell. I think that when one is saved, the Spirit's assurance will be that we have nothing to fear about that day. To know God is with us and loves us means that no matter what happens, whether we will be raptured before all those tribulationary events in Revelation happen or whether we will be raptured afterwards, we will be safe in God. And that is a great comfort.
The only thing to fear is for those who are lost now. What will become of your friends and family who don't know Jesus?
blessings,
What matters is where you will be when it happens. Forget concrete bunkers and canned food and make sure your soul will go to be with God in heaven and not away from God in hell. I think that when one is saved, the Spirit's assurance will be that we have nothing to fear about that day. To know God is with us and loves us means that no matter what happens, whether we will be raptured before all those tribulationary events in Revelation happen or whether we will be raptured afterwards, we will be safe in God. And that is a great comfort.
The only thing to fear is for those who are lost now. What will become of your friends and family who don't know Jesus?
blessings,
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The Middle-east is all stirred up now in world-wide concerns. We're certainly pointed that way and I think we're moving that way quickly.
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