stephen583
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What I find most curious, is how so many Christians consider the "Pre Tribulation" Rapture doctrine to be "main stream" theology, while they regard "Post Tribulation" believers as being on the "fringe" of Christian theology. I believe they're confusing what's conventional with what's popular.
From the time of the Early Church, up until about the 1700's the "Post Tribulation" Rapture was the only "accepted" doctrine concerning the Rapture. So the "Pre Tribulation" Rapture doctrine has only become popular within the last 300 years, and by historical comparison is a fairly "recent" phenomena in Christian theology.
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;" (2 Timothy 4:3).
It must be recognized, it's easy to understand how the idea of a "Pre Tribulation" Rapture would appeal to a whole lot of people, even if one has to twist around lots of Scripture to get there. In my opinion, the Parables taught by Jesus directly contradict the doctrine of a Pre Tribulation Rapture, (beyond any shadow of a doubt). I won't repost every verse supporting this position, because it shouldn't be necessary here.
So I must say, I find it extremely disturbing the Gospel of Christ has been totally discarded in favor of the Pre Tribulation doctrine.
From the time of the Early Church, up until about the 1700's the "Post Tribulation" Rapture was the only "accepted" doctrine concerning the Rapture. So the "Pre Tribulation" Rapture doctrine has only become popular within the last 300 years, and by historical comparison is a fairly "recent" phenomena in Christian theology.
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;" (2 Timothy 4:3).
It must be recognized, it's easy to understand how the idea of a "Pre Tribulation" Rapture would appeal to a whole lot of people, even if one has to twist around lots of Scripture to get there. In my opinion, the Parables taught by Jesus directly contradict the doctrine of a Pre Tribulation Rapture, (beyond any shadow of a doubt). I won't repost every verse supporting this position, because it shouldn't be necessary here.
So I must say, I find it extremely disturbing the Gospel of Christ has been totally discarded in favor of the Pre Tribulation doctrine.
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