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Seriously? You can't prove a single thing you claim and you respond with this? Try testing your own beliefs against scripture as you should. You clearly haven't done that. You just believe what you want to believe, whether it's actually in scripture or not.Have fun earning you way to heaven
Ephesians 1:13-14
Ephesians 2:8-9
???? I don't understand how your brain works. Please explain to me how this verse...
Genesis 6:3
3 And Jehovah said, My spirit shall not strive with man for ever, for that he also is flesh: yet shall his days be a hundred and twenty years.
... proves that when Jesus said he would resurrect us on the last day, he didn't actually mean what he said but that he actually meant the last day of the first 6,000 years.
This should be good.
Seriously? You can't prove a single thing you claim and you respond with this? Try testing your own beliefs against scripture as you should. You clearly haven't done that. You just believe what you want to believe, whether it's actually in scripture or not.
This silly argument assumes that there is a "7 year tribulation" of which we can discern the exact start date. First prove that this is true before your argument can hold any water.If post tribulation is true , then you simply could know day of Jesus appearing contradicting Matthew 24:36 by simply adding 7 years ( 2550 )from beginning of tribulation or 1290 days since Abomination of Desolation( Daniel 9:27) , you could know to the exact day when he come back because there is no delay .
I can't tell if you are not understanding the points being made against you or if you just don't understand scripture. Either way you're adding nothing to this conversation, except confusion.Waste of my time , Read book of romans first on eternal security then Galatians before you start to study things like Genesis 6:3
Ephesians 2:8-9
I'm not from America and i don't know who that guy was , i gave you 5-6 scriptures aswell trying to explain it , not saying of myself so don't judge me thanks
This silly argument assumes that there is a "7 year tribulation" of which we can discern the exact start date. First prove that this is true before your argument can hold any water.
It's about Genesis not Matthew and Luke ?You may not know who John Nelson Darby was, but you are promoting modern Dispensational Theology, whether you know it or not.
Nobody in Poland taught the doctrine you are promoting, before 1830.
Here is the original source of your doctrine.
However, it will take more than a few seconds to see the truth.
Ephesians has nothing to do with this. The rest of your examples are historical references, not future.Did you remove Ephesians 2:8-9 from your bible ?
Revelation 11:2-3 (1260 days - 3,5 years )
Revelation 12:6 ( 1260 days - 3,5 years )
Then there is Abomination of Desolation ( Daniel 9:27)
Last trumpet is not 7th , there are trumpets in millenium , also trumpets in tribulation are blown by angels not God .
Jesus fulfilled the Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First-fruits.Post trib has a problem? How about pre-trib trying to explain how our resurrection "on the last day" is not actually on the last day? You don't think that's a problem?
6. Revelation 5:1-4 shows us God the Father on the throne with no man present who is worthy to open the book. Jesus had not yet ascended.
7. One of the elders announces Jesus has prevailed and is worthy to open the book. Verse 5
Doesn't say this is for the righteous only. In fact it talks about both "the good and the bad".
Romans 14:10
10 You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister[a]? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
Doesn't say this is only for the righteous. In fact it says we will all stand before God.
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.
??? How is this supposed to prove a "bema" judgement?
1 Corinthians 4:2-5
2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
Doesn't say this judgment is for the righteous only.
Seriously? This is your proof of a bema judgement? There is literally zero evidence here of a supposed "bema" judgment.
The timing of the events of Revelation chapters 4&5 do not allow for a raptured church to be in heaven.
1. The scene described in heaven in chapter 4 shows God the Father on His throne verses 2 &3.
2. Around that throne were 24 seats on which sat 24 elders. Verse 4
3. Before the throne also were 7 lamps of fire (verse 5 )which are the 7 Spirits of God, Isaiah 11:2
4. In the midst of the throne and round about the throne were 4 beasts, verses 6-9.
5. What is missing is any mention of Jesus seated at the right hand of the Father as would be the case after His resurrection and ascension. Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, 8:1, 10:12,12:, 1 Peter 3:22.
6. Revelation 5:1-4 shows us God the Father on the throne with no man present who is worthy to open the book. Jesus had not yet ascended.
7. One of the elders announces Jesus has prevailed and is worthy to open the book. Verse 5
8. Jesus is now in heaven after His ascension, verses 6 & 7.
9. It is not possible the 24 elders are a raptured church in heaven before Christ arrives there Himself just after His resurrection and ascention.
Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
The 4 beasts and the 24 elders fell before the Lamb. All 28 of them had harps and golden vials.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
All 28 sang the new song. The four beasts cannot be redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
ASV 9 And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou was slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
This translation offers no contradictions. All 28 beasts and elders could truthfully sing this song in worship as the scripture says they did.
10 KJVAnd hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
ASV 10 and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon earth.
In the ASV neither the beasts or the elders claim to be the redeemed. “Us” and “we” are translated “them” and “they” in the ASV.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
No resurrected immortal humans identified in this verse, all are heavenly beings. Beasts, elders and many angels. Based on the fact that the above scene (vs 1-4) is just before and the moment of the Lamb’s arrival in heaven the 24 could not include the 12 apostles or any other resurrected saints, they were still alive on the earth, there had been no rapture of the saints, the seals were not yet open. John did not see himself among the group. To simply declare the 24 elders are resurrected humans because of the word elders, with no evidence shows no discernment, regard for the text or common sense.
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
All of those mentioned in verse 11 were praising the Lamb.
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Once again the 4 beasts are included with the 24 elders all worshiping “him that liveth for ever and ever”.
The timing of the events of Revelation chapters 4&5 do not allow for a raptured church to be in heaven.
1. The scene described in heaven in chapter 4 shows God the Father on His throne verses 2 &3.
2. Around that throne were 24 seats on which sat 24 elders. Verse 4
3. Before the throne also were 7 lamps of fire (verse 5 )which are the 7 Spirits of God, Isaiah 11:2
4. In the midst of the throne and round about the throne were 4 beasts, verses 6-9.
5. What is missing is any mention of Jesus seated at the right hand of the Father as would be the case after His resurrection and ascension. Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, 8:1, 10:12,12:, 1 Peter 3:22.
6. Revelation 5:1-4 shows us God the Father on the throne with no man present who is worthy to open the book. Jesus had not yet ascended.
7. One of the elders announces Jesus has prevailed and is worthy to open the book. Verse 5
8. Jesus is now in heaven after His ascension, verses 6 & 7.
9. It is not possible the 24 elders are a raptured church in heaven before Christ arrives there Himself just after His resurrection and ascention.
Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
The 4 beasts and the 24 elders fell before the Lamb. All 28 of them had harps and golden vials.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
All 28 sang the new song. The four beasts cannot be redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
ASV 9 And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou was slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
This translation offers no contradictions. All 28 beasts and elders could truthfully sing this song in worship as the scripture says they did.
10 KJVAnd hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
ASV 10 and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon earth.
In the ASV neither the beasts or the elders claim to be the redeemed. “Us” and “we” are translated “them” and “they” in the ASV.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
No resurrected immortal humans identified in this verse, all are heavenly beings. Beasts, elders and many angels. Based on the fact that the above scene (vs 1-4) is just before and the moment of the Lamb’s arrival in heaven the 24 could not include the 12 apostles or any other resurrected saints, they were still alive on the earth, there had been no rapture of the saints, the seals were not yet open. John did not see himself among the group. To simply declare the 24 elders are resurrected humans because of the word elders, with no evidence shows no discernment, regard for the text or common sense.
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
All of those mentioned in verse 11 were praising the Lamb.
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Once again the 4 beasts are included with the 24 elders all worshiping “him that liveth for ever and ever”.
The 24 elders are most likely created beings, part of the heavenly hosts just like the four beasts. The elders cannot refer to the church because the church had just begun when this took place in heaven.
The timing of the events of Revelation chapters 4&5 do not allow for a raptured church to be in heaven.
1. The scene described in heaven in chapter 4 shows God the Father on His throne verses 2 &3.
2. Around that throne were 24 seats on which sat 24 elders. Verse 4
3. Before the throne also were 7 lamps of fire (verse 5 )which are the 7 Spirits of God, Isaiah 11:2
4. In the midst of the throne and round about the throne were 4 beasts, verses 6-9.
5. What is missing is any mention of Jesus seated at the right hand of the Father as would be the case after His resurrection and ascension. Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, 8:1, 10:12,12:, 1 Peter 3:22.
6. Revelation 5:1-4 shows us God the Father on the throne with no man present who is worthy to open the book. Jesus had not yet ascended.
7. One of the elders announces Jesus has prevailed and is worthy to open the book. Verse 5
8. Jesus is now in heaven after His ascension, verses 6 & 7.
9. It is not possible the 24 elders are a raptured church in heaven before Christ arrives there Himself just after His resurrection and ascention.
Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
The 4 beasts and the 24 elders fell before the Lamb. All 28 of them had harps and golden vials.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
All 28 sang the new song. The four beasts cannot be redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
ASV 9 And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou was slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
This translation offers no contradictions. All 28 beasts and elders could truthfully sing this song in worship as the scripture says they did.
10 KJVAnd hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
ASV 10 and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon earth.
In the ASV neither the beasts or the elders claim to be the redeemed. “Us” and “we” are translated “them” and “they” in the ASV.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
No resurrected immortal humans identified in this verse, all are heavenly beings. Beasts, elders and many angels. Based on the fact that the above scene (vs 1-4) is just before and the moment of the Lamb’s arrival in heaven the 24 could not include the 12 apostles or any other resurrected saints, they were still alive on the earth, there had been no rapture of the saints, the seals were not yet open. John did not see himself among the group. To simply declare the 24 elders are resurrected humans because of the word elders, with no evidence shows no discernment, regard for the text or common sense.
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
All of those mentioned in verse 11 were praising the Lamb.
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Once again the 4 beasts are included with the 24 elders all worshiping “him that liveth for ever and ever”.
The timing of the events of Revelation chapters 4&5 do not allow for a raptured church to be in heaven.
1. The scene described in heaven in chapter 4 shows God the Father on His throne verses 2 &3.
2. Around that throne were 24 seats on which sat 24 elders. Verse 4
3. Before the throne also were 7 lamps of fire (verse 5 )which are the 7 Spirits of God, Isaiah 11:2
4. In the midst of the throne and round about the throne were 4 beasts, verses 6-9.
5. What is missing is any mention of Jesus seated at the right hand of the Father as would be the case after His resurrection and ascension. Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, 8:1, 10:12,12:, 1 Peter 3:22.
6. Revelation 5:1-4 shows us God the Father on the throne with no man present who is worthy to open the book. Jesus had not yet ascended.
7. One of the elders announces Jesus has prevailed and is worthy to open the book. Verse 5
8. Jesus is now in heaven after His ascension, verses 6 & 7.
9. It is not possible the 24 elders are a raptured church in heaven before Christ arrives there Himself just after His resurrection and ascention.
Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
The 4 beasts and the 24 elders fell before the Lamb. All 28 of them had harps and golden vials.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
All 28 sang the new song. The four beasts cannot be redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
ASV 9 And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou was slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
This translation offers no contradictions. All 28 beasts and elders could truthfully sing this song in worship as the scripture says they did.
10 KJVAnd hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
ASV 10 and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon earth.
In the ASV neither the beasts or the elders claim to be the redeemed. “Us” and “we” are translated “them” and “they” in the ASV.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
No resurrected immortal humans identified in this verse, all are heavenly beings. Beasts, elders and many angels. Based on the fact that the above scene (vs 1-4) is just before and the moment of the Lamb’s arrival in heaven the 24 could not include the 12 apostles or any other resurrected saints, they were still alive on the earth, there had been no rapture of the saints, the seals were not yet open. John did not see himself among the group. To simply declare the 24 elders are resurrected humans because of the word elders, with no evidence shows no discernment, regard for the text or common sense.
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
All of those mentioned in verse 11 were praising the Lamb.
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Once again the 4 beasts are included with the 24 elders all worshiping “him that liveth for ever and ever”.
The 24 elders are most likely created beings, part of the heavenly hosts just like the four beasts. The elders cannot refer to the church because the church had just begun when this took place in heaven.
Thanks but I'm not sure how any of that pertains to my comment.Jesus fulfilled the Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First-fruits.
Jesus ascended, offered the Sacrifice, RETURNED and the Apostle Thomas thrust his hand in his side, later Jesus gave them the Holy Spirit on the day of PENTECOST so the first three Feasts were fulfilled, we are now in the CHURCH AGE (Pentecost) and at the LAST DAY of Pentecost, Jesus will call the Church home, both dead and alive, with the LAST TRUMP, which just so happens to be the First of the three FALL FEASTS........Feast of Trumpets.
Feast of Atonement = Israel must Atone while the Church is in Heaven.
Feast of Tabernacles = Israel Dwells with God/Jesus when he returns. Tabernacle means to Dwell with God.
Its a nice pattern, God is perfect in all His ways, and symmetrical.
Debunked.Scriptural verification of the Church being in heaven BEFORE the tribulation begins:
2 Thess.2:1-8: The precise timing of the rapture of the Church:
"Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to Him, we ask you, brothers, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by some prophecy, report or letter supposed to have come from us, saying that the Day of the Lord [The 70th and final Week/seven year tribulation of Dan.9:27] has already come." 2 Thes.2:1-2. Which is a direct reference to 1 Thes.4:17 and the theme of Paul's entire pre-trib rapture message in 2 Thes.2:1-8. When we will be CAUGHT UP TOGETHER WITH THEM IN THE CLOUDS TO MEET THE LORD IN THE AIR. [Parenthetics mine].
The "Day of the Lord" Paul refers to in vs 2, alludes to Dan.9:27, when God will intervene into the affairs of man for the last time, culminating in the second coming of Jesus to the earth. In that passage of Scripture, the Day of the Lord is triggered by the "he" who "confirms a covenant [An agreement] for one Week" [The Day of the Lord/ 70th and final Week/seven year tribulation], who is the antichrist. The second, and same "he," who stops Israel from the offerings and sacrificing in the temple of God, and the third, and same "he," who breaks his covenant in the middle of the Week [After 3.5 of the 7 year total], and sets up the abomination of desolation Jesus referred to in Mt.24:15, in His Olivet Discourse, about the sign of His second coming, and of the end of the age.
In vs 3: "Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that Day [The Day of the Lord, the 70th and final Week, the seven year tribulation] will not come, until the "apostasia" [Greek term in which the original translation was "to depart," or "departure," meaning, the rapture of the Church] occurs and the man of lawlessness [The antichrist, and all three of the "he's" in Dan.9:27] is revealed [Who triggers the Day of the Lord/ the 70th and final Week/ the seven year tribulation], the man doomed to destruction." Which reveals the "apostasia" [Departure] will take place before the antichrist is revealed, who triggers the 70th Week/seven year tribulation. Confirmed in verses 7 and 8 below.
Translation History of apostasia and discessio: By Thomas Ice, PhD.
The first seven English translations of apostasia all rendered the noun as either " departure" or " departing," not "falling away" or "apostasy," it was changed to 13 centuries later. They are as follows: Wycliffe Bible (1384); Tyndale Bible (1526); Coverdale Bible (1535); Cranmer Bible (1539); Breeches Bible (1576); Beza Bible (1583); Geneva Bible (1608) . This supports the notion that the word truly means " departure." In fact, Jerome' s Latin translation known as the Vulgate from around the time of 325 A.D. renders apostasia with the " word discessio, meaning ' departure.' Why was the King James Version the first to depart from the established translation of "departure" in 1611 A.D.? [It is more than likely due to overzealous RCC scribes who altered the original wording of vs 3. to accommodate their teachings of Amillenialism, which rejects both the pre-trib rapture of the Church as well as Jesus Millennial reign her on earth].
Theodore Beza, the Swiss reformer was the first to transliterate apostasia and create a new word, rather than translate it as others had done. The translators of the King James Version were the first to introduce the new rendering of apostasia as " falling away." Most English translators have followed the KJV and Beza in departing from translating apostasia as " departure." No reason was ever given.
"He [The antichrist] will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God." Vs 4. [The abomination of desolation, confirming Dan.9:27 and Mt.24:15]. See also 2 Thes.2:4.
The rapture of the Church and verse 3 confirmed:
In vs 7: "For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so until he [The saints - Church] is taken out of the way."
The "he" who will be taken out of the way, is the one body of Christ, who bear the Holy Spirit within each of us [Eph.1:13-14], the Church of Jesus Christ. The very same as those who will participate in the "apostasia," the "departure," [the rapture] of the Church, in vs 3. Immediately following that:
In vs 8: "And then the lawless one [The antichrist] will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of His mouth and destroy by the splendor of His coming." Vs 8. [See Rev.19:17-21].
The antichrist is found in all three of the "he's" in Dan. 9:27, confirmed by Jesus in Mt.24:15; Mk.13:14 and by Paul, in 2 Thes.2:3, 4 and 8.
Quasar92
You mean you can't rebut so you're feigning you can't see my point, that anyone can see.Thanks but I'm not sure how any of that pertains to my comment.
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