We are absolutely on the cusp of being out of here!

A Pretribulation Bible Study Group Forums Main Forum We are absolutely on the cusp of being out of here!

Viewing 45 reply threads
  • Author
    Posts
    • #111226
      Yohanan
      Moderator

        Many of us wonder “Why are we still here??” God is putting the pieces together for the final act of mankind. But praise be to Jesus our Savior, we will be out of here before the hammer strikes so take comfort and occupy until He comes for us!

        15 minutes

      • #111227
        Terry
        Participant

          Thanks.  Can we go now?

        • #111228
          Yohanan
          Moderator

            Now would be GREAT but I really believe it is very, very soon! :yes:

          • #111237
            Susan
            Participant

              Father please open each lost soul’s heart that can be reached to hear the Gospel and respond before the delusion takes them over. In Jesus’ merciful and mighty name, Amen. :

              Maranatha!

            • #111245
              gratefulforgrace
              Participant

                Yohanan- i’m about halfway through the video- it’s really well made and easy to follow- thank you!

                it is truly amazing to me that we are still for the beginnings of all this…i do wonder if we will be here long enough to have usa be merged with canada and mexico with central america all under a “king” as one of the 10 kings talked about in Daniel….i encourage myself, though, with the realization that huge changes seemingly happen overnight these days- although it’s because they’ve been in the works for decades behind the scenes and it’s not until God allows it that the last puzzle piece of each evil plan is rapidly put into place.

                Our Lord encouraged me this morning in His Word by having me read Revelation ch.19- especially verses 8 & 14- where this time it was more assuring and clear to me than ever before that the army following Christ Jesus at His Return- 2nd Coming- All the way down to Earth- is (or includes cuz could be w/the angels, too?) us (all Believers in the Rapture- the dead in Christ prior to it and us (i hope & pray it’s us) who are alive at the time of the Rapture)  who will have been in Heaven with Jesus for the entire 7 year period of the Tribulation!  He knew I’d read those comments on this video on u tube and would otherwise potentially been discouraged by the “crowd” there talking about themselves as the Believers who will be on Earth during the Tribulation period….which is not comforting…See 1 Thess. 4:15-18  and then we can “comfort one another with these words” thank The Lord!

              • #111246
                Geri9
                Participant

                  Here’s a 10 minute clip of something positive that occurred at that rebellious  “SatanCon 2023” event held in Boston

                   

                   

                  Satanists made headlines for tearing up a Bible and other antics at their “SatanCon 2023” event in Boston, Massachusetts, over the weekend, but popular worship leader and author Sean Feucht said something far more inspirational unfolded around the event: souls were saved. Feucht told CBN’s Faithwire there Is an “amazing community of ministries and a network of churches” and other leaders who coordinate evangelistic outreaches in the area. “I know this, because every year, for many years in a row, we would bring teams to the largest gathering of witches that happens in Salem … called ‘Haunted Happenings,'” he said. “And so we always bring worship teams in, and we bring evangelists in, and we see God do amazing things.” Feucht said these same groups came together to mobilize an effort around “SatanCon 2023,” with 250 evangelists hitting the streets in eight different sections around the gathering. “They prayed for hundreds of people,” Feucht said.They were ministering and worshiping and … almost a hundred people gave their life to Jesus, confessed Him his Lord. It’s just so powerful and amazing.”

                  – Fair Use –

                • #111248
                  Yohanan
                  Moderator

                    gratefulforgrace,

                    One simple thing to remember and to ease your mind is that Jesus is not a wife abuser and to allow His bride to go through seven years of God’s wrath, a time unlike any other in all of history, would be the equivalent to wife abuse. I just cannot see that no matter what the peanuts in the peanut gallery say. They have small ideas about God.

                  • #111249
                    gratefulforgrace
                    Participant

                      i guess the commenters did not watch much past the middle, cuz i just continued and it’s go MacArthur talking about that verse and the Rapture and being comforted!  i thank Jesus for giving me faith not only in Him to be saved, but also giving me hope in the promise of being snatched up out of here before Yahweh’s wrath comes on the wickedness of man on the Earth!  I know we can face anything He allows in our lives because He will always walk through it with us- He’s been showing my husband and me this over the past year- teaching us to believe and accept the truth that His grace is sufficient- but i know what is coming is beyond any horror anyone has ever experienced so far…unrepentant evil seems to be almost overflowing, and His wrath will soon follow

                    • #111250
                      Yohanan
                      Moderator

                        I don’t think the commenters read much of the Apostle Paul’s writings either. We are not appointed unto wrath. But I guess they have prepped supplies they need to sell. 🙄

                      • #111251
                        gratefulforgrace
                        Participant

                          Amen, Yohanan!  His hand will never hurt us out of His wrath because Jesus took our punishment of our sin for us, and He will never hurt us out of any evil motive because He can’t -because that’s not Who He is…

                          He allows pain and suffering -all sorts of trials and tribulations- but only what is necessary as loving discipline to protect us…. or as growth opportunities- pruning in order to become even more fruitful (as He develops the fruit of the Spirit within us to benefit us and others…)

                          He brings us down paths where when we keep in step with Him along the way, with our focus on Him- and crying out to Him in childlike faith in His ability and willingness to help- we learn to recognize His loving leading and guiding- His instructing us with His eye on us (from Psalm 32:8)- and we see things more the way He does and grow closer to and more like our Savior….

                          Then we are more able to enjoy His presence, His peace and joy and are strengthened and begin living more and more of the eternal, fulfilling and abundant life He intended- being who He wants us to be to shine for His Kingdom in the darkness.

                          • #111253
                            Yohanan
                            Moderator

                              Then we are more able to enjoy His presence, His peace and joy and are strengthened and begin living more and more of the eternal, fulfilling and abundant life He intended- being who He wants us to be to shine for His Kingdom in the darkness.

                              Exactly and how are we to do that if we are worried about having to endure God’s wrath being poured out on a disobedient world. And why is the world called disobedient? Because they rejected God’s salvation through His Son Jesus Christ, yet we who believe in Him are not of the disobedient therefore we will NOT have God’s wrath poured out on us and as you already said, Jesus took our sin upon Himself so that we may live in harmony with God. No way are we going through the Great Tribulation!

                          • #111252
                            Avatar photoDonna
                            Participant

                              Wow, , talk about a ‘sight-seeing chess game of the Heavenly kind . . We’re so there . .  our God IS is moving today, positioning all the players on stage for the final act, the Tribulation (Daniel’s 70th week).     it’s happening,  the world’s elite proud and ready for a ‘takeover’ surely against God’s fiery judgment . .  . . ~. The power of God is about to be displayed upon the world.

                              “Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.” (Joel 2:21)

                            • #111254
                              Yohanan
                              Moderator

                                It is a chess game and God has already won! :yahoo:

                              • #111255
                                Susan
                                Participant

                                  I am in such  awe of watching the Lord arranging the final pieces in place in the last moments of human history. Such a sobering time but then an emotional time as well. My emotions are  all over the place…one moment I feel if I cry I’ll never stop and then in another moment my heart is so full I feel it could burst!   I am completely at peace… Lord, Your will be done :amen:

                                • #111256
                                  Perhaps Today
                                  Participant

                                    May the Will of our Lord Jesus Christ be done first and foremost all the time. Come quickly Lord Jesus.

                                  • #111257
                                    Yohanan
                                    Moderator

                                      My emotions are  all over the place…

                                      Its not an easy time for sure. We are watching everything we’ve held dear being torn apart and destroyed and even though we KNOW the outcome it still isn’t easy to witness. I think God is getting us to loosen our grip on this world and preparing us for the next.

                                      • #111258
                                        Perhaps Today
                                        Participant

                                          I have noticed that for a few weeks now. I no longer have zeal for anything on this earth. Just taking one day at a time and praying.

                                      • #111261
                                        Avatar photoDonna
                                        Participant

                                          • #111269
                                            Yohanan
                                            Moderator

                                              The host is spooky looking with his chrome dome and mirror glasses 😳. It’s easy to see how AI will be used to deceive the masses.

                                          • #111262
                                            Perhaps Today
                                            Participant

                                              It is wonderful that Jesus has opened our eyes and we will not believe the lie, all the lies. As soon as God was mentioned as using AI to communicate with us, I could smell a rat.

                                            • #111263
                                              gratefulforgrace
                                              Participant

                                                if you’ve read or heard those “interviews” w/ AI chat bot things, you can sense the voice of demons (super prideful and creepy!)…false gods…definitely not our God!

                                              • #111266
                                                Heidi
                                                Participant

                                                  Is the AI technology for the time when the AC is ruling?

                                                   

                                                • #111268
                                                  Yohanan
                                                  Moderator

                                                    Seems like it. It might explain this:

                                                    Rev 13:14  And he deceives those who dwell on the earth—by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived.

                                                    Rev 13:15  He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.

                                                  • #111272
                                                    Paul R
                                                    Participant

                                                      Great thread Yohanan!

                                                      This is slightly off topic, but I spoke to a man recently who considers himself to be a devout Christian. However, he contends that the writings of the Apostle Paul should be taken out of the Bible. He calls Paul an ‘antinomian’ (a person who believes we are released by grace from observing the moral law). He clearly does not want to hear anything about Jesus having fulfilled the law. I guess you all know the argument.

                                                      This guy reckons the rapture won’t happen in the one next hundred years.

                                                      I am also guilty of having criticized Paul because I said (years ago) that his written sentences are way too long. I even said: “Give me a red pen and I’ll edit his letters for him”. Of course, I have repented of this stupidity since. Once I started grasping the immense value and priceless gift of the gospel of grace, my life has changed immeasurably.

                                                      It just goes to show how easily we can be deceived. I have a thing about pastors who beat their flock instead of feeding them with the love of Father God. Knowing He loves us is so important! We love because he first loved us (1 John 4:19).

                                                    • #111273
                                                      Yohanan
                                                      Moderator

                                                        I am also guilty of having criticized Paul because I said (years ago) that his written sentences are way too long.

                                                        😁 Been there. I used to say that Paul replaced periods with commas.

                                                      • #111274
                                                        Perhaps Today
                                                        Participant

                                                          Maybe it wasn’t Paul, but the translators………

                                                        • #111281
                                                          Terry
                                                          Participant

                                                            I just happened upon a channel that has several relatively short videos suggesting Ascension Day.
                                                            https://www.youtube.com/@hijkomtmetdewolken2930

                                                          • #111286
                                                            Terry
                                                            Participant

                                                              Update: I started watching.  They appear to be based on astrology and numbers.  Therefore, I don’t understand any of it.  I’ll have to wait for Bob to finish his nap to watch with me and explain.

                                                            • #111287
                                                              Heidi
                                                              Participant

                                                                This guy reckons the rapture won’t happen in the one next hundred years.

                                                                maybe your friend has a lot of attachment to this world.

                                                              • #111290
                                                                Paul R
                                                                Participant

                                                                  Hahaha! Thanks Heidi for quoting the sentence that I messed up… I was trying to say “next one hundred years”. Humility is a good thing though!

                                                                  The man in question is actually very ‘religious’. Goes to church three times a week, memorizes scripture and so on. However, I know where he misses it: if you get God’s law hammered into you time after time, the good news of the grace of the Lord Jesus is just too good to be true.

                                                                  The (rather obscure) point I was trying to make is that if we focus on the legal requirements of the Old Covenant and not on the marvelous love made available to us in the New Covenant, then God’s mercy is far away. True love and our blessed hope become less important and even fade into the distance. That’s because the law makes you self-conscious instead of being Christ-conscious.

                                                                  Come Lord Jesus! (Any time You like!) :flyup:

                                                                • #111291
                                                                  Heidi
                                                                  Participant

                                                                    Hahaha! Thanks Heidi for quoting the sentence that I messed up

                                                                    sorry, I was not quoting this sentence because it was messed up. I was just thinking about the person you are talking about. :-)

                                                                  • #111292
                                                                    Paul R
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      You’re not like that, I know Heidi! God bless you! I was berating myself because I’m supposed to be and editor. :-(

                                                                    • #111294
                                                                      Paul R
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        …AN editor. :mdrmdr: :mdrmdr: :mdrmdr:

                                                                        • #111313
                                                                          KolleenWStone
                                                                          Moderator

                                                                            I had to laugh too when I saw it!! Thanks for your good humor Paul!

                                                                             

                                                                        • #111298
                                                                          Yohanan
                                                                          Moderator

                                                                            Sticky keyboard? 😁 :mdrmdr:

                                                                          • #111308
                                                                            Terry
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              sned

                                                                            • #111311
                                                                              Yohanan
                                                                              Moderator

                                                                                😁

                                                                              • #111312
                                                                                Todd Tomlinson
                                                                                Participant

                                                                                  I woke up this morning thinking that I’m becoming the “frog in the pot of water that is starting to boil”.    The old story is that if you put a frog in a pot of water and then put that pot on the stove to boil the water, that by the time the frog figures out the water is starting to boil its too late to jump out.    Maybe its just me, but was thinking that with all that is going on in the world today, I’ve somewhat becoming like that frog, desensitized to all of the chaos that continues to grow.   The only reason I bring this up is I feel for those who are unsaved as they are being desensitized to the chaos and may not see the reason that we do to run to Jesus for safety and security.    I pray that I turn up my sensitivity level so I can be more aware of those who need to hear the message.

                                                                                • #111315
                                                                                  Terry
                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                    I tend to feel like this late in the game everybody has made their decision.  Now it’s just a matter of running the clock out.  I suppose there are still people floundering and reachable in other places.  We’re fortunate enough to be retired (as in stay home) and live on a farm outside of a small town where the whole area is full of church folk.  Bob said on the occasions when he has said something to somebody he didn’t know they took the bait and ran with it.  They knew as much or more as he did and were pleased to have an opportunity to talk about it.

                                                                                    • #111320
                                                                                      churchgal
                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                        I also feel this way Terry. I have seen a few people get saved at our church in the last year, most of them were young, but there were a couple of adults in their 30s/40s. Most people have made their mind up without the evidence of the supernatural. I imagine more than a few will change their mind after the Rapture. It is so sad that they require more proof than what has been proven in scripture and history. The cost for this stubbornness will be huge though, I keep praying while we wait. I want them to have time, I also want to go Home.

                                                                                        • #111321
                                                                                          Geri9
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            I read somewhere … immediately after the rapture … many that heard the Gospel will instantly believe, once we are gone.  All those conversations will come to their mind like a V8 moment and then they will have regret procrastinating cause life will get VERY dark and they will lose their freedom quickly.  All the “fun times” and whatever their idol was … watching tv, sports, etc. that they are living for now … it will not be there … they will own nothing and will  see the horrors coming about on planet earth.  The contrast will be extreme … like night from day.

                                                                                      • #111316
                                                                                        Geri9
                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                          We are finally having perfect weather … May is my favorite month … its spring and  the hummingbirds are back  and the spring flowers are in bloom.  Even though I am enjoying the mini paradise around me … I still rather be in my eternal home!

                                                                                          Wednesday I was  trying to figure out what number I would be at the food bank … so many cars already parked before 1:05 pm when I arrived. The car next to me I tapped on the window and this very good looking young Jewish guy  rolled down the window … he was wearing a little Jewish hat and I asked him if he was here for the food bank. He said no, then I saw he had his water bill statement in his hands so he was there to pay his bill in the town hall office … he said tell me about it. So I informed him of the food bank offerings and was able to get the subject to the spiritual side and asked him if he was to die if he had assurance of heaven? He said no … tell me more … then when I mentioned Jesus dying for us … he said we don’t talk about Him, with a smirk on his face. Then he wished me a nice day and drove off. So sad, they are so blinded and stiff neck. I’m not gifted in reaching the Jews …. I have better success with the Catholics or those who not practicing anything/not affiliated with any church or masonry because I know their false doctrine. Oh well. I’m sure God will reach him somehow by bringing another believer across his path.

                                                                                          I feel the calm before the storm coming … meanwhile we are being invaded in our southern borders (Texas) with illegals … I sense something is going to happen soon …

                                                                                          • This reply was modified 4 weeks ago by Geri9.
                                                                                        • #111318
                                                                                          Terry
                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                            Arnold Fruchtenbaum specializes in explaining to Jews that Jesus is their messiah.  He offers pamphlets in case you want to have some in your glove box.
                                                                                            https://www.ariel.org/

                                                                                          • #111319
                                                                                            Yohanan
                                                                                            Moderator

                                                                                              Yep, normalcy bias, or the frog in the pot of water, is a common thing to most people. On one hand it helps neutralize to effects of all that is going on around us, but it also leave us vulnerable to disaster. I think the only reason we are all not as susceptible to it is because we have the Holy Spirit guiding us and warning us and annoying us if we are not listening to Him.

                                                                                            • #111322
                                                                                              Paul R
                                                                                              Participant

                                                                                                Y’all need to come to South Africa: we don’t have enough electricity to heat the water in the pot!

                                                                                                Just thinking now that if we do happen to go on Ascension Day, surely that would make some of the left behind folks think… On the other hand, some people are so blasé they probably won’t even lift an eyebrow.

                                                                                              • #111323
                                                                                                Yohanan
                                                                                                Moderator

                                                                                                  South Africa would be a fun trip. You guys have lots of Great White sharks! :yes:

                                                                                                • #111324
                                                                                                  Paul R
                                                                                                  Participant

                                                                                                    We certainly do Yohanan. Especially in the legal profession.

                                                                                                    I hope I’m not offending anyone. As you all know, some days I only open my mouth to change feet. However, I have heard it said that 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

                                                                                                    • #111325
                                                                                                      Terry
                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                        Change Feet!  Ha! :mdrmdr: You’re feet are fine.

                                                                                                    • #111326
                                                                                                      Yohanan
                                                                                                      Moderator

                                                                                                        :mdrmdr: :mdrmdr: :mdrmdr:

                                                                                                      • #111361
                                                                                                        Sonya
                                                                                                        Participant

                                                                                                          The coronation we just had for King Charles, and we are still here!!! :wacko: I’m ready to go now!!!

                                                                                                        • #111363
                                                                                                          Terry
                                                                                                          Participant

                                                                                                            Well, Ascension Day is next week.  I was wondering is it worth the effort to mop the floor?  Or should I wait and see.  I don’t need my house to be neat and tidy for the looters.

                                                                                                          • #111371
                                                                                                            Yohanan
                                                                                                            Moderator

                                                                                                              I don’t need my house to be neat and tidy for the looters.

                                                                                                              I’ve been liquidating a lot of my things so that the looters don’t get too much of a reward for breaking into my house.

                                                                                                            • #111374
                                                                                                              KolleenWStone
                                                                                                              Moderator

                                                                                                                I guess I’m attached to our home for the God-given creativity of it, before I ever came. It’s comfort and peacefulness, treed property – so in that sense I love it. The thought of looters and destroyers entering our haven, is a sad thought. Sentiment all over! But not enough to keep me here! When Jesus calls us up, I’ll just be thankful for what was, but looking straight ahead to what the Lord forever has for us with Him! :heart:

                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                            Viewing 45 reply threads
                                                                                                            • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.