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THE RAPTURE PART 6THE RAPTURE PART 6THE RAPTURE PART 6THE RAPTURE PART 6
Topics covered today:Topics covered today:
1. Passages from Revelation1. Passages from Revelation
2. Prophecies from the Old Testament 2. Prophecies from the Old Testament
3. Does the rapture view really matter?3. Does the rapture view really matter?
Topics covered today:Topics covered today:
1. Passages from Revelation1. Passages from Revelation
2. Prophecies from the Old Testament 2. Prophecies from the Old Testament
3. Does the rapture view really matter?3. Does the rapture view really matter?
The book of Revelation is highly symbolic. The book of Revelation is highly symbolic.
For example it contains:For example it contains:
• A dragon that is able to knock a third of A dragon that is able to knock a third of the stars out of the sky with its tailthe stars out of the sky with its tail
• A red 7 headed beastA red 7 headed beast
• Oceans turning to bloodOceans turning to blood
• 200 million soldiers riding fire breathing 200 million soldiers riding fire breathing horses that kill you with the sting of their horses that kill you with the sting of their tailtail
• A harlot riding on the back of a 7 headed A harlot riding on the back of a 7 headed beast drinking the blood of the saints.beast drinking the blood of the saints.
The book of Revelation is highly symbolic. The book of Revelation is highly symbolic.
For example it contains:For example it contains:
• A dragon that is able to knock a third of A dragon that is able to knock a third of the stars out of the sky with its tailthe stars out of the sky with its tail
• A red 7 headed beastA red 7 headed beast
• Oceans turning to bloodOceans turning to blood
• 200 million soldiers riding fire breathing 200 million soldiers riding fire breathing horses that kill you with the sting of their horses that kill you with the sting of their tailtail
• A harlot riding on the back of a 7 headed A harlot riding on the back of a 7 headed beast drinking the blood of the saints.beast drinking the blood of the saints.
Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is serpent of old, who is the the Devil and Satan, Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little these things he must be released for a little while. 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on while. 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them, and judgment was committed to them. them.
Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is serpent of old, who is the the Devil and Satan, Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little these things he must be released for a little while. 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on while. 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them, and judgment was committed to them. them.
Then Then I saw I saw the souls of those who had been the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received beast or his image, and had not received his his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. mark on their foreheads or on their hands. AAnd they lived and reigned with Christ for a nd they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This were finished. This is is the first resurrection. the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy 6 Blessed and holy is is he who has part in the he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign shall reign with Him a thousand yearswith Him a thousand years..
Then Then I saw I saw the souls of those who had been the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received beast or his image, and had not received his his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. mark on their foreheads or on their hands. AAnd they lived and reigned with Christ for a nd they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This were finished. This is is the first resurrection. the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy 6 Blessed and holy is is he who has part in the he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign shall reign with Him a thousand yearswith Him a thousand years..
Symbolism in these verses:Symbolism in these verses:
• A keyA key
• A bottomless pitA bottomless pit
• A great chainA great chain
• A dragonA dragon
• 1000 years1000 years
Symbolism in these verses:Symbolism in these verses:
• A keyA key
• A bottomless pitA bottomless pit
• A great chainA great chain
• A dragonA dragon
• 1000 years1000 years
This number 1000 is never used literally in This number 1000 is never used literally in the book of revelationthe book of revelation
Psalm 50:10 For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills.
This number 1000 is never used literally in This number 1000 is never used literally in the book of revelationthe book of revelation
Psalm 50:10 For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills.
Revelation 20 does notRevelation 20 does not say anything about:
• Jerusalem
• The second coming of Christ
• These events occurring on the earth
• David’s throne
• A bodily resurrection
• Christ being on the earth
• The thrones being on the earth
Revelation 20 does notRevelation 20 does not say anything about:
• Jerusalem
• The second coming of Christ
• These events occurring on the earth
• David’s throne
• A bodily resurrection
• Christ being on the earth
• The thrones being on the earth
4 Then 4 Then I saw I saw the souls of those who had the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesusbeen beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received not received his his mark on their foreheads or mark on their foreheads or on their hands. Aon their hands. And they lived and reigned nd they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.with Christ for a thousand years.
They say that Christians and the OT righteous will rein with Christ for 1000 years.
Based on their literal view of interpretation it should only be the beheaded Christians.
Where is their constancy?
4 Then 4 Then I saw I saw the souls of those who had the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesusbeen beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received not received his his mark on their foreheads or mark on their foreheads or on their hands. Aon their hands. And they lived and reigned nd they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.with Christ for a thousand years.
They say that Christians and the OT righteous will rein with Christ for 1000 years.
Based on their literal view of interpretation it should only be the beheaded Christians.
Where is their constancy?
Outline of Revelation 20Outline of Revelation 20
1 – 3 binding of Satan 1 – 3 binding of Satan 4 – 6 victorious reign of the faithful 4 – 6 victorious reign of the faithful 7 – 10 the struggle to defeat the devil7 – 10 the struggle to defeat the devil11 – 15 the day of judgment11 – 15 the day of judgment
Outline of Revelation 20Outline of Revelation 20
1 – 3 binding of Satan 1 – 3 binding of Satan 4 – 6 victorious reign of the faithful 4 – 6 victorious reign of the faithful 7 – 10 the struggle to defeat the devil7 – 10 the struggle to defeat the devil11 – 15 the day of judgment11 – 15 the day of judgment
Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is serpent of old, who is the the Devil and Satan, Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little these things he must be released for a little whilewhile
Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming Revelation 20:1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is serpent of old, who is the the Devil and Satan, Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and and bound him for a thousand years; 3 and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little these things he must be released for a little whilewhile
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity Between Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel."And you shall bruise His heel."
Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity Between Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel."And you shall bruise His heel."
John 12:31 "Now is the judgment of this John 12:31 "Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 "And I, if I am lifted up from cast out. 32 "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all the earth, will draw all peoples peoples to Myself." to Myself." 33 This He said, signifying by what death He 33 This He said, signifying by what death He would die.would die.
John 12:31 "Now is the judgment of this John 12:31 "Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 "And I, if I am lifted up from cast out. 32 "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all the earth, will draw all peoples peoples to Myself." to Myself." 33 This He said, signifying by what death He 33 This He said, signifying by what death He would die.would die.
4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw I saw the souls of those who had been the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received beast or his image, and had not received his his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. mark on their foreheads or on their hands. AAnd they lived and reigned with Christ for a nd they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This were finished. This is is the first resurrection. the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy 6 Blessed and holy is is he who has part in the he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign shall reign with Him a thousand yearswith Him a thousand years..
4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw I saw the souls of those who had been the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received beast or his image, and had not received his his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. mark on their foreheads or on their hands. AAnd they lived and reigned with Christ for a nd they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.thousand years. 5 But the rest of the dead 5 But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This were finished. This is is the first resurrection. the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy 6 Blessed and holy is is he who has part in the he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign shall reign with Him a thousand yearswith Him a thousand years..
The first resurrection is not a bodily one. The first resurrection is not a bodily one.
What is it? What is it?
1. The spiritual resurrection every Christian 1. The spiritual resurrection every Christian experiences at baptism which gives you experiences at baptism which gives you power over the second death or hellpower over the second death or hell
2. Christianity emerging out this 2. Christianity emerging out this persecution and making the church stronger persecution and making the church stronger than ever. (Ezek 37 describes the Jews than ever. (Ezek 37 describes the Jews deliverance from Babylon as a resurrection) deliverance from Babylon as a resurrection)
The first resurrection is not a bodily one. The first resurrection is not a bodily one.
What is it? What is it?
1. The spiritual resurrection every Christian 1. The spiritual resurrection every Christian experiences at baptism which gives you experiences at baptism which gives you power over the second death or hellpower over the second death or hell
2. Christianity emerging out this 2. Christianity emerging out this persecution and making the church stronger persecution and making the church stronger than ever. (Ezek 37 describes the Jews than ever. (Ezek 37 describes the Jews deliverance from Babylon as a resurrection) deliverance from Babylon as a resurrection)
We are reigning with Christ as priests and We are reigning with Christ as priests and KingsKings
1 Peter 2: 5-9 we are a royal priesthood 1 Peter 2: 5-9 we are a royal priesthood
Rev. 1:5-6; 5:9-10 we are priests and kingsRev. 1:5-6; 5:9-10 we are priests and kings
We are reigning with Christ as priests and We are reigning with Christ as priests and KingsKings
1 Peter 2: 5-9 we are a royal priesthood 1 Peter 2: 5-9 we are a royal priesthood
Rev. 1:5-6; 5:9-10 we are priests and kingsRev. 1:5-6; 5:9-10 we are priests and kings
Revelation 16:12 Then the sixth angel poured out Revelation 16:12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs unclean spirits like frogs coming coming out of the mouth out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, are spirits of demons, performing signs, which which go go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. 15 "Behold, I am coming as a day of God Almighty. 15 "Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed thief. Blessed is is he who watches, and keeps his he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame." 16 And they gathered them together to shame." 16 And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, the place called in Hebrew, ArmageddonArmageddon. 17 Then . 17 Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, "It is done!"from the throne, saying, "It is done!"
Revelation 16:12 Then the sixth angel poured out Revelation 16:12 Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the was dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs unclean spirits like frogs coming coming out of the mouth out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, are spirits of demons, performing signs, which which go go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. 15 "Behold, I am coming as a day of God Almighty. 15 "Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed thief. Blessed is is he who watches, and keeps his he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his garments, lest he walk naked and they see his shame." 16 And they gathered them together to shame." 16 And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, the place called in Hebrew, ArmageddonArmageddon. 17 Then . 17 Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, the seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, and a loud voice came out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, "It is done!"from the throne, saying, "It is done!"
Armageddon - MArmageddon - Mount ount or or Hill of MegiddoHill of Megiddo Armageddon - MArmageddon - Mount ount or or Hill of MegiddoHill of Megiddo
60 Miles
Battles at Megiddo:
• Gideon defeated the Midianites Judges 7:1-22• King Saul was defeated by Philistines 1 Sam. 31:1-6• Barak and Deborah defeated the Canaanites Judges 4 and 5• A battle between King Josiah and the Pharaoh Neco 2 Kings 23:29 -30; 2Chron 35:22-24
Revelation shows a gathering at Revelation shows a gathering at Armageddon but no battle takes place. Armageddon but no battle takes place.
This same thing happens in Revelation 19 This same thing happens in Revelation 19 and 20and 20
No where in the Bible can you find the great No where in the Bible can you find the great battle of Armageddon.battle of Armageddon.
Revelation shows a gathering at Revelation shows a gathering at Armageddon but no battle takes place. Armageddon but no battle takes place.
This same thing happens in Revelation 19 This same thing happens in Revelation 19 and 20and 20
No where in the Bible can you find the great No where in the Bible can you find the great battle of Armageddon.battle of Armageddon.
Premillennialist view of Revelation 16Premillennialist view of Revelation 16
In the last 3 ½ years of the 7 years of In the last 3 ½ years of the 7 years of tribulation:tribulation:
• Egypt invades IsraelEgypt invades Israel
• Russia runs Egypt out of Israel and Russia runs Egypt out of Israel and defeats themdefeats them
• The Roman antichrist takes 1million The Roman antichrist takes 1million soldiers and defeats the Russians only to soldiers and defeats the Russians only to find themselves in battle against 200 million find themselves in battle against 200 million Chinese.Chinese.
• This epic battle is suppose to take place in This epic battle is suppose to take place in the valley of Megiddo which they call the the valley of Megiddo which they call the great battle of Armageddon.great battle of Armageddon.
Premillennialist view of Revelation 16Premillennialist view of Revelation 16
In the last 3 ½ years of the 7 years of In the last 3 ½ years of the 7 years of tribulation:tribulation:
• Egypt invades IsraelEgypt invades Israel
• Russia runs Egypt out of Israel and Russia runs Egypt out of Israel and defeats themdefeats them
• The Roman antichrist takes 1million The Roman antichrist takes 1million soldiers and defeats the Russians only to soldiers and defeats the Russians only to find themselves in battle against 200 million find themselves in battle against 200 million Chinese.Chinese.
• This epic battle is suppose to take place in This epic battle is suppose to take place in the valley of Megiddo which they call the the valley of Megiddo which they call the great battle of Armageddon.great battle of Armageddon.
The word “antichrist” is never mentioned in The word “antichrist” is never mentioned in the book Revelationthe book Revelation
This word is found in four places in the Bible.
3 times in 1 John (1 John 2:18, 2:22, 4:3)
1 time in 2 John (2 John 1:7)
John says:
• The antichrist denies Jesus’ deity
• There are many antichrists
• They were present in his day
The Bible does not show the antichrist to be a political leader
The word “antichrist” is never mentioned in The word “antichrist” is never mentioned in the book Revelationthe book Revelation
This word is found in four places in the Bible.
3 times in 1 John (1 John 2:18, 2:22, 4:3)
1 time in 2 John (2 John 1:7)
John says:
• The antichrist denies Jesus’ deity
• There are many antichrists
• They were present in his day
The Bible does not show the antichrist to be a political leader
Genesis 15:18 On the same day the LORD Genesis 15:18 On the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying: "To made a covenant with Abram, saying: "To your descendants I have given this land, your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates –the River Euphrates –
Genesis 15:18 On the same day the LORD Genesis 15:18 On the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying: "To made a covenant with Abram, saying: "To your descendants I have given this land, your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates –the River Euphrates –
Deuteronomy 19:8 "Now if the LORD your Deuteronomy 19:8 "Now if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you the land which your fathers, and gives you the land which He promised to give to your fathers, 9 "and He promised to give to your fathers, 9 "and if you keep all these commandments and do if you keep all these commandments and do them, which I command you today, to love them, which I command you today, to love the LORD your God and to walk always in the LORD your God and to walk always in His ways, then you shall His ways, then you shall add three more add three more citiescities for yourself besides these three, for yourself besides these three,
Deuteronomy 19:8 "Now if the LORD your Deuteronomy 19:8 "Now if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as He swore to God enlarges your territory, as He swore to your fathers, and gives you the land which your fathers, and gives you the land which He promised to give to your fathers, 9 "and He promised to give to your fathers, 9 "and if you keep all these commandments and do if you keep all these commandments and do them, which I command you today, to love them, which I command you today, to love the LORD your God and to walk always in the LORD your God and to walk always in His ways, then you shall His ways, then you shall add three more add three more citiescities for yourself besides these three, for yourself besides these three,
Joshua 20:7 So they appointed Joshua 20:7 So they appointed Kedesh Kedesh in in Galilee, in the mountains of Naphtali, Galilee, in the mountains of Naphtali, ShechemShechem in the mountains of Ephraim, and in the mountains of Ephraim, and Kirjath ArbaKirjath Arba (which (which is is Hebron) in the Hebron) in the mountains of Judah. 8 And on the other mountains of Judah. 8 And on the other side of the Jordan, by Jericho eastward, they side of the Jordan, by Jericho eastward, they assigned assigned BezerBezer in the wilderness on the in the wilderness on the plain, from the tribe of Reuben, plain, from the tribe of Reuben, RamothRamoth in in Gilead, from the tribe of Gad, and Gilead, from the tribe of Gad, and GolanGolan in in Bashan, from the tribe of Manasseh.Bashan, from the tribe of Manasseh.
Joshua 20:7 So they appointed Joshua 20:7 So they appointed Kedesh Kedesh in in Galilee, in the mountains of Naphtali, Galilee, in the mountains of Naphtali, ShechemShechem in the mountains of Ephraim, and in the mountains of Ephraim, and Kirjath ArbaKirjath Arba (which (which is is Hebron) in the Hebron) in the mountains of Judah. 8 And on the other mountains of Judah. 8 And on the other side of the Jordan, by Jericho eastward, they side of the Jordan, by Jericho eastward, they assigned assigned BezerBezer in the wilderness on the in the wilderness on the plain, from the tribe of Reuben, plain, from the tribe of Reuben, RamothRamoth in in Gilead, from the tribe of Gad, and Gilead, from the tribe of Gad, and GolanGolan in in Bashan, from the tribe of Manasseh.Bashan, from the tribe of Manasseh.
Joshua 21:43 So the LORD gave to Israel Joshua 21:43 So the LORD gave to Israel all all the land of which He had sworn to give to the land of which He had sworn to give to their fatherstheir fathers, and they took possession of it , and they took possession of it and dwelt in it. 44 The LORD gave them and dwelt in it. 44 The LORD gave them rest all around, according to all that He had rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood against them; the LORD their enemies stood against them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. delivered all their enemies into their hand. 45 45 Not a word failedNot a word failed of any good thing of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. Israel. All came to passAll came to pass..
Joshua 21:43 So the LORD gave to Israel Joshua 21:43 So the LORD gave to Israel all all the land of which He had sworn to give to the land of which He had sworn to give to their fatherstheir fathers, and they took possession of it , and they took possession of it and dwelt in it. 44 The LORD gave them and dwelt in it. 44 The LORD gave them rest all around, according to all that He had rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood against them; the LORD their enemies stood against them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. delivered all their enemies into their hand. 45 45 Not a word failedNot a word failed of any good thing of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. Israel. All came to passAll came to pass..
Nehemiah 9:7 "You Nehemiah 9:7 "You are are the LORD God, Who the LORD God, Who chose Abram, And brought him out of Ur of chose Abram, And brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans, And gave him the name the Chaldeans, And gave him the name Abraham; 8 You found his heart faithful Abraham; 8 You found his heart faithful before You, And made a covenant with him before You, And made a covenant with him To give the land of the Canaanites, The To give the land of the Canaanites, The Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, And the Girgashites -- To give Jebusites, And the Girgashites -- To give it it to his descendants. to his descendants. You have performed You have performed Your words, For You Your words, For You are are righteous.righteous.
Also see 1 Kings 4:21Also see 1 Kings 4:21
Nehemiah 9:7 "You Nehemiah 9:7 "You are are the LORD God, Who the LORD God, Who chose Abram, And brought him out of Ur of chose Abram, And brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans, And gave him the name the Chaldeans, And gave him the name Abraham; 8 You found his heart faithful Abraham; 8 You found his heart faithful before You, And made a covenant with him before You, And made a covenant with him To give the land of the Canaanites, The To give the land of the Canaanites, The Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, And the Girgashites -- To give Jebusites, And the Girgashites -- To give it it to his descendants. to his descendants. You have performed You have performed Your words, For You Your words, For You are are righteous.righteous.
Also see 1 Kings 4:21Also see 1 Kings 4:21
Amos 9:11 " On that day I will raise up The Amos 9:11 " On that day I will raise up The tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, And tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, And repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, And repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, And rebuild it as in the days of old; 12 That they may rebuild it as in the days of old; 12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles who are called by My name," Says the LORD who who are called by My name," Says the LORD who does this thing. 13 " Behold, the days are coming," does this thing. 13 " Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "When the plowman shall overtake says the LORD, "When the plowman shall overtake the reaper, And the treader of grapes him who the reaper, And the treader of grapes him who sows seed; The mountains shall drip with sweet sows seed; The mountains shall drip with sweet wine, And all the hills shall flow wine, And all the hills shall flow with it.with it. 14 I will 14 I will bring back the captives of My people Israel; They bring back the captives of My people Israel; They shall build the waste cities and inhabit shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; them; They They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them. 15 I will plant them in their land, And no them. 15 I will plant them in their land, And no longer shall they be pulled up From the land I have longer shall they be pulled up From the land I have given them," Says the LORD your God.given them," Says the LORD your God.
Amos 9:11 " On that day I will raise up The Amos 9:11 " On that day I will raise up The tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, And tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, And repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, And repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, And rebuild it as in the days of old; 12 That they may rebuild it as in the days of old; 12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles who are called by My name," Says the LORD who who are called by My name," Says the LORD who does this thing. 13 " Behold, the days are coming," does this thing. 13 " Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "When the plowman shall overtake says the LORD, "When the plowman shall overtake the reaper, And the treader of grapes him who the reaper, And the treader of grapes him who sows seed; The mountains shall drip with sweet sows seed; The mountains shall drip with sweet wine, And all the hills shall flow wine, And all the hills shall flow with it.with it. 14 I will 14 I will bring back the captives of My people Israel; They bring back the captives of My people Israel; They shall build the waste cities and inhabit shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; them; They They shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; shall plant vineyards and drink wine from them; They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from They shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them. 15 I will plant them in their land, And no them. 15 I will plant them in their land, And no longer shall they be pulled up From the land I have longer shall they be pulled up From the land I have given them," Says the LORD your God.given them," Says the LORD your God.
Acts 15:13 And after they had become silent, Acts 15:13 And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, "Men James answered, saying, "Men and and brethren, brethren, listen to me: 14 "Simon has declared how God listen to me: 14 "Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. 15 "And with this them a people for His name. 15 "And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: written: 16 'After this I will return And will 16 'After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may set it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the LORD who does all called by My name, Says the LORD who does all these things.these things.' 18 "Known to God from eternity ' 18 "Known to God from eternity are all His works. 19 "Therefore I judge that are all His works. 19 "Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God,Gentiles who are turning to God,
Acts 15:13 And after they had become silent, Acts 15:13 And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, "Men James answered, saying, "Men and and brethren, brethren, listen to me: 14 "Simon has declared how God listen to me: 14 "Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. 15 "And with this them a people for His name. 15 "And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: written: 16 'After this I will return And will 16 'After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may set it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the LORD who does all called by My name, Says the LORD who does all these things.these things.' 18 "Known to God from eternity ' 18 "Known to God from eternity are all His works. 19 "Therefore I judge that are all His works. 19 "Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God,Gentiles who are turning to God,
What they fail to grasp:What they fail to grasp:
• The kingdom was taken away from the The kingdom was taken away from the Jews and it was given to a new nation which Jews and it was given to a new nation which is made of both of Jews and Gentiles.is made of both of Jews and Gentiles.
• This new nation/church is described as a This new nation/church is described as a holy nation in 1 Peter. 2:7-10holy nation in 1 Peter. 2:7-10
• All those baptized into Christ are All those baptized into Christ are Abraham’s seed Gal. 3:26 – 29Abraham’s seed Gal. 3:26 – 29
• We are the new Israel of God Gal. 6:6We are the new Israel of God Gal. 6:6
• To go back to the old system would cause To go back to the old system would cause us to fall from grace Gal. 5:4us to fall from grace Gal. 5:4
What they fail to grasp:What they fail to grasp:
• The kingdom was taken away from the The kingdom was taken away from the Jews and it was given to a new nation which Jews and it was given to a new nation which is made of both of Jews and Gentiles.is made of both of Jews and Gentiles.
• This new nation/church is described as a This new nation/church is described as a holy nation in 1 Peter. 2:7-10holy nation in 1 Peter. 2:7-10
• All those baptized into Christ are All those baptized into Christ are Abraham’s seed Gal. 3:26 – 29Abraham’s seed Gal. 3:26 – 29
• We are the new Israel of God Gal. 6:6We are the new Israel of God Gal. 6:6
• To go back to the old system would cause To go back to the old system would cause us to fall from grace Gal. 5:4us to fall from grace Gal. 5:4
Does the rapture view matter or does it Does the rapture view matter or does it cause any harm?cause any harm? Does the rapture view matter or does it Does the rapture view matter or does it cause any harm?cause any harm?
2 Peter 3:15 as also our beloved brother 2 Peter 3:15 as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, 16 as also in all his has written to you, 16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable understand, which untaught and unstable people people twist to their own destructiontwist to their own destruction, as , as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.they do also the rest of the Scriptures.
2 Peter 3:15 as also our beloved brother 2 Peter 3:15 as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, 16 as also in all his has written to you, 16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable understand, which untaught and unstable people people twist to their own destructiontwist to their own destruction, as , as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.they do also the rest of the Scriptures.
Why their view is dangerous:Why their view is dangerous:
• They make Jesus out to be liarThey make Jesus out to be liar• They stop and start time in prophecies at They stop and start time in prophecies at willwill• They turn the OT prophets into false They turn the OT prophets into false prophets prophets • They make Jesus out to be failure They make Jesus out to be failure • They render several OT prophecy as being They render several OT prophecy as being unfulfilled when the Bible shows them to unfulfilled when the Bible shows them to have already been fulfilled have already been fulfilled • They say there are signs we can look for They say there are signs we can look for to know the end is near to know the end is near • They make predictions of Jesus coming They make predictions of Jesus coming and they fail over and over againand they fail over and over again
Why their view is dangerous:Why their view is dangerous:
• They make Jesus out to be liarThey make Jesus out to be liar• They stop and start time in prophecies at They stop and start time in prophecies at willwill• They turn the OT prophets into false They turn the OT prophets into false prophets prophets • They make Jesus out to be failure They make Jesus out to be failure • They render several OT prophecy as being They render several OT prophecy as being unfulfilled when the Bible shows them to unfulfilled when the Bible shows them to have already been fulfilled have already been fulfilled • They say there are signs we can look for They say there are signs we can look for to know the end is near to know the end is near • They make predictions of Jesus coming They make predictions of Jesus coming and they fail over and over againand they fail over and over again
Yes, it does matter if the rapture view is Yes, it does matter if the rapture view is taught.taught. Yes, it does matter if the rapture view is Yes, it does matter if the rapture view is taught.taught.
