This seems to be confirmed in Luke 21:36 where Jesus gives advice to pray always to be counted worthy to escape these coming horrors and to stand before the Son of Man. While Satan has beaten up Pastors and congregations with gross errors being taught in this areado we throw the baby out with the bath water? Copyright 2023. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 describes the Rapture as God resurrecting all the righteous who have died, giving them glorified bodies, and then departing the earth with those righteous who were still alive, who have also been given glorified bodies. So where are we going with this point? In Youngs Literal Translation Luke 21:36 reads this way: watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.. Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. Will apathy or pride prevent the desire to research the information/articles that are presented here? That means Jesus knew the day and hour of His return. (34 I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed. For example, we might say that someone is giving a speech before Congress, meaning that the speaker is in front of, or in a primary position, before Congress. Satan would seize every opportunity . 36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Many saying, I am Christ; and the time is near (. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. In Luke 21:31,32 the subject is the coming Kingdom of God. Remember, at the time this was written, the air represented the first heaven. As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. The Codex Basilianus, in the Vatican, contains it. And no human will be swept away up into the clouds to safety. Likewise, why do we allow this heresy to immigrate into our faith? It is also difficult to escape something that you are not in. Do not evaluate those views by the credentials you haveor by the credentials we have. | Prophecy in the News. The rapture describes the snatching away of the church (Christians). No, Luke 21:36 is a warning that we should continue to pray, be vigilant about turning away from sin, and try to remain holy. When we discuss the End Times prophecies, we know that a Timeline map, if you will, is critical to understanding how everything fits without having to dismiss some verses or find some miracle explanation for them. Luke 21:36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. The second phrase in Isaiah 61:2b, the day of vengeance of our God; is not going to be fulfilled until the End. As always, Geronimo Stilton's adventures are amusing and exciting for younger readers. When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. This doesnt make senseunlessitem c. below. Browse, sort & search all Bible Study resources. This vs is saying that the dead in Christ will be raised first, just like 1 Cor. First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. 30; Lucas 21:25-27) e consequentemente rejeitam tambm a promessa do arrebatamento como escape da grande tribulao para os verdadeiros crentes ( Lucas 21:36; 1 Tessal. This extraordinary incident was recorded by Josephus and Tacitus who lived during that period. The 50% that are not raptured have a very important role during the End Times and afterwards, as they will be instrumental in fulfilling Scriptural prophecy before and during the 1000 year reign of Christ on earth. Pray for the Holy Spirit to teach the truth and show what is to come. By itself, this might not mean that the two people were men, for Greek (as in most languages) can use male words and pronouns to refer generically to "people" whether they are male or female. 00:00. 9 Luke Seventeen. Rather than adjust Gods words, we should instead, adjust how WE READ His prophetic words. In Amos 3:7, God reveals that it is His long-established tradition, or method of operation, to reveal to the affected population what He is going to do prophetically before He does it. Luke 17:36 Jesus said, " Two men will be in the field: the one will be taken and the other left" (Luke 17:36 also Matthew 24:40). So, Jesuss words in Luke 21:36 about escaping all these things, could really be a strong reference to this. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 33 Link to the free book on our website: The Jewish day begins and ends, sunset to sunset. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. So they obviously had to have been in it in the first place. (Luke 21:36). Both tenses of the term before are being used in the one word before in Luke 21:12. No! Daniel 12:4. Yet, believers in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture believe there will be two Second Comings. The second coming of Jesus will be sudden, unexpected and unmistakable, like lightning flashing across the sky (Matthew 24:23-51, Mark 13:21-23, 13:32-37 Luke 17:20-37). Jesus created time and is outside of the restrictions thereof. The short time detail regarding Satan, is one of the GREATEST indicators that Revelation 12, and the birth of the man child, is speaking about the Rapture/Catching Up/Caught Upbefore the Great Tribulation. While rhetoricalthe answer is NO! vs. 31 Jesus just told us what we should not be deceived by, and then what to watch for demonstrating the rapture is near (How can Jesus not know what He is teaching?). These studies also cover the Rapture (removing the Church from earth to Heaven), the seven year Great Tribulation - concluding with Armageddon - and the return in great power and glory of Judge Jesus Himself. excused.". Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: Chapter 21 starts with who and where we are as believers, and where we need to seek to be, as we learn from Jesus about the End. Matthew does not record Christ's answer to the first question but does record the answers to questions (2) and (3) which both deal with the second coming of Christ. Jesus tells us what the Holy Spirit hearsthe Holy Spirit will glorify Christ, receive from Christ and show it to us. AMEN! Each gift is part of the BODY of Christ, equally important to the other part of the body! From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and phaino (compareexaiphnes) (meaning non-apparent); unexpected, i.e. Here are fun facts to encourage our 3 second friends and critics to go through the Timeline article and video tutorialAs mentionedprophecy writing skips around. Thats what He was warning them about. Does the account of the Flood align with a rapture viewpoint? He was already the Suffereing Servantnow He will be the Conqering King. Conversely. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Colossians 2:9, For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. How can they when, Jesus comes as a thief to those not prepared at the Rapture. If were believing something that is in contradiction to a direct statement of Scripturewell, friends and critics, its not the Scripture that needs to change. 2 The same (Jesus) was in the beginning with God. Arent we worthy to escape, as Born-Again Christians already? Because if we limit prophecy to only knowing about the futurethen we ignore and disregard God's infinite and unique ability to speak the future into existence. 78:69), as if it was a mini replica of the real thing. If so, why? First, Jesus is saying that the persecution of believers will occur before the other events of the Tribulation are completed, in terms of chronological time. All. Personal updates from Samantha. We teach in agreement with Colossians 2:9, that Jesus deity was perfect when he was on the earth. Doesnt Luke 21:36 Tell Us We Are Not Going to Go Through the Tribulation? In Christ dwells ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Find & sort all our resources. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed (surrounded) with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Please review our Timeline and accompanying video tutorial on our website to see how God chose to present Revelation. Both Luke 21 and Revelation 6-7 have the same miraculous fingerprints of authorship on themand those fingerprints belong to the One who was fully God-in-the-fleshJesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. Although this text is usually typically taken to teach the "rapture" of believers to heaven when Christ returns, I tried to show that it teaches no such thing. 3 And He said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury (poverty) hath cast in all the living (everything) that she had. And then follow the Holy Spirits leading. Jesus answered, "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures would gather." Jesus' reply clearly indicates judgment. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. There was no promise that they would be removed from harms way before the Roman armies came as there is for us at the end of the age. Revelation 5:9 is significant, in that it shows Christians gathered in heaven just after Jesus (the Lamb) takes the End Time scroll from the hand of the Father, and just before the first seal of that End Time scroll is opened. Are our friends and critics excited about looking Jesus in the eyes and being accountable to HIM for the heart attitude of saying, Jesus, YOU did not know! which is the result of an error in each Christians understanding of Gods Word, that too many chose NOT to investigate? Should any one gift be looked down upon as each blesses the Body of Christ? Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. *IT IS KNOWN AS THE WRATH OF GOD. In Luke 4:18-21 (vs 19), Jesus read from a prophecy in Isaiah 61:1-2 (vs 2a). You will not find the word "rapture" in the Bible. The point being, this was a message for Jews in pre Tribulation days (for Jews in future times.) The following prophetic vss. Then, in Revelation 12-16 it starts over again from the viewpoint of being on earth. The Rapture is described primarily in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. Jesus tells us to pray always, that we may be counted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and worthy to stand before the Son of man. Or is this verse associated with the second coming? Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. Jesus said, WATCH, PRAY that ye may be accounted worthy to escape. 5 And the light (Jesus) shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. In Revelation 3:7, Jesus says that He can open the door because He carries the key of David. The need to be born again through the blood of Christ, asking for the forgiveness of personal sins, and then following Christ daily, reading the Bible, praying for His will in our lives, praying for our family/Pastor/Government and Israel etc., going to church, getting in a Bible study small group, volunteering, donating of our first fruits, are all part of being Christ-like, and a path to being closer to Jesus. Matthew 24:30, Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. THE RAPTURE, A SECRET UNTIL JESUS CHRIST REVEALED IT TO PAUL Attempting to argue against those who say Jesus never preached about the Rapture, people will take Jesus' words in Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-36 about individuals being taken away, and make them apply to people being taken to heaven in the Rapture. In Luke 17:36 Jesus gave a prophecy that one day two men will be standing in a field. Unbelievers will be put away, taken off the planet. Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple. In this post I will address the other standard proof text for the rapture in popular eschatology, namely Matthew 24:37-41 (along with its parallel in Luke 17:35-37). Even if you are a preterist, and date Revelation to late 62 A.D. it was still ten years later. Our danger is, lest the day of death and of judgment should come upon us when we are not prepared. The further north or south of the equator, and the season, etc., will demonstrate longer and longer twinkling of an eye periods, even exceeding 10 minutes in some populated Cities. The word of God is to be included as part of those spiritual things.. In the Jewish culture, the astronomical event, or idiom of the twinkling of an eye as defined through the Authors Jewish resources in Systematic Eschatology in brevity, is this: The twinkling of an eye starts when the sun visually touches the horizon on sunset, lasting until it disappears behind the horizon. Do not evaluate those views according to popular opinion. Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. The Temple was seen as a microcosm of the world (Ps. Re: Luke 21:36. It's a hope to not give up, to keep following Jesus even when things get tough. Lastly, if we are to believe Jesus doesnt know the timing of the end but the Father only (especially after reading the quick articles mentioned above), then how is it possible for a limited knowledge Jesus, to teach the timing of the end in Chapter 21 of Luke? (This is also a powerful underscoring of the truth that all prophecy must be fulfilled). We only ask that each of us humbly submit ourselves to the Biblical standard that we are all underand pray for the Holy Spirit to teach us all things and show us things to come (John 16:13-15). After all, Jesus just gave information necessary to know when the end is near, and warned us that being caught up in indulgences, drunkenness and cares of this lifeindicates we have not been studying the signs Jesus told us about, and to watch for. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, The "falling away" in the Church (this detail is meaningful, because during the persecution of the Great Tribulation, there will be no moral compromise among Christians; under the horrendous persecution of this period, you either are, or are not a follower of Christthere will be no middle ground to "fall away" into). So, God gives each Christian the ability to bless others with their specific giftlogically, God also gives some, the ability to understand His prophetic Word, blessing others. 26 Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. What are the deceptions? The important thing is not to know when or how the end will come, but to be spiritually prepared when it does ( Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 24:42-44 , Luke 21:34-36 , 1 . The correct reading of Revelation 5:9 is in the versions that have the word us in Revelation 5:9. Please tell me what this verse means Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. Again and again I see this verse associated with the Rapture but then that would imply if I dont live a godly life I could be passed by, right? It tears away at Jesus' unique ability to be the Creator of ALL things, including all prophetic things (John 1:1-3). Luke 21:36 is a passage many believers in the rapture will quote, which says, But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man. They believe that this passage is saying that we could escape all of the tribulations spoken of earlier on in Luke 21, which would mean that Luke 21:36 is a reference to a pre-trib rapture. while NOT contradicting other parts of Gods Word. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. When you hear of wars and commotions, dont be terrified, these must happen, but THE END is not coming immediately. It says, There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. So God makes a way of escape so that we are able to bear what we are going through. And, you dont have to rely on us to do that for you. Matthew 24. There is a jump of 2,000 years within the single prophetic verse of Isaiah 11:4. So, the descriptions of the earthly catastrophes, persecutions, and the armies surrounding Jerusalem to destroy it, refer particularly to the destruction of the Temple, which represents the destruction of the world. This vs. does NOT teach an any moment return of Christ during Pauls day, the writer of 1 Thessalonianswe trust the Holy Spirit has helped to clear this up as shared several times in this article. *THE BACKGROUND OF THE TEXT IS THE TIME OF TRIBULATION. Both Luke 21 and Revelation 6-7 are a prophetic description of the Great Tribulation. Man's Wrath to God. Understand 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 NKJV Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. If you don't believe in a Rapture, please find our position near the bottom of this article. The one example given above is very clear because Jesus openly shows us how this works, in a way we can all see. with all that in mind, let us turn to the lukan parallel to matt 24, and in particular luke 21.25-36 which is the lectionary reading for the first sunday in advent in year c. matthew and mark run quite closely in parallel, at least until matt 24.36, when matthew includes jesus' extended teaching about the parousia but mark's account finishes Consider these topics: **Jesus uses the term before in Luke 21:12 in at least two ways. This is why we point out that in order to understand the timing of a prophecy, we cannot assume anything from our normal guidelines of reading. Conclusion From Beware the Pseudo-Rapture Doctrine 4. Thus Luke 21:34-36 is not a Rapture passage. ", We have to make this point over and over. 11 A critical problem for the posttribulational rapture view is its inability to explain the Sheep and Goat Judgment of Matthew Mat. James warns that after the saints pass through a door into heaven, they will come before the Judgment Seat of Christ (James 5:8-9). Luke 17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. vs. 17 THEN, after those Christians that have died have their bodies miraculously put back together and raptured, or caught up to Him in the cloudsthen the Overcomers, which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with THEM in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. J.A. Any doctrine that brings Jesus' prophetic ability down toward our human level (i.e. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. Remain confident in One of the more creative defenses I have seen against the pre-trib rapture (or the rapture in general) is that Luke 21:36 does not mean "escape" as we would think of it: Luke 21:36 KJV - Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. When Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened", He is speaking of the rapture in the previous passage (Matt 24:29-31) and the fact that the "WWII generation" will not pass away until it happens. So, when so many people say that Jesus does not know the day and hour, Biblically speaking, they are not only lessening Jesus' knowledgethey are also lessening Jesus' ability as Creator. Everything He has prophesied about the End will also be fulfilled, exactly as He says. A The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word "about". Thus, Jesus didnt include 2b, otherwise He couldnt say Luke 4:21. We are not asking you to trust in us, or to trust in any special talent we have, or to trust in our credentials. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.Amos 3:7 further argues against the idea of an any moment Rapture. From the 10 Virgins parable (10 Virgins makes them all Christians), only half were prepared/taken. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.. The Ark went up during the judgements, and then came back down to earth at the conclusion of the trial/cleansing. 21:7). Yet when Jesus gathers the nations upon His arrival and . During the rapture, Overcomers are Caught Up, and then come back down to earth with Jesus at His Second Coming/Return of Christ after the trials/cleansing. We as humans are limited by time. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. THAT is your standard, for deciding which way you will believe on this issue. It refers to the judgment of the Noahic flood where the unbelievers were taken in judgment and the 8 souls were kept safe and dry in the ark (1 Peter 3:20). vs. 3. NOTE: Contrary to many views, no endtime prophecies are yet being fulfilled. When you count the number of verses used to describe what happens to the saints during the Tribulation (including the 144,000 sealed Jews in Israel), it is the same number of verses (17) as are used to describe all the other events of the Tribulation. The sheep and goat judgment determines who will be allowed to enter Christ's millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:4-6). At HisCenter.com, the four of us have been given the gift of UNDERSTANDING Bible Prophecy. Whether this world likes it or not, Jesus Christ will return to rapture his saints to God's kingdom. Prophecy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, Mercy, Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healings, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing between spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues, Whoever speaks, Whoever renders service. It's a summary of the Sheep and Goat judgment, and does not describe the rapture. 37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. ANSWER:Yes, some people do believe that it is speaking of a pre tribulation rapturesome people will be caught away and will not be here on the earth during the great tribulation period. What do you gain? Indeed the word continually belongs equally to both watch and pray; and no man is safe, at any time, who does not attend to this advice as literally as possible. There are other verses and passages we believe bring out the Rapture as well. 4 In him (Jesus) was life; and the life (Jesus) was the light of men. The rapture wasn't about to happen, but the destruction of Jerusalem, of which He had just spoken, was ( Luke 21:12-24 ). 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of . 4 All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on." We clearly believe that we are being told in these three verses that God the Father, Son/Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, want us to know ALL of His future prophetic plans, AND the timing of them, so we can be better prepared with His truth to share His Salvation message. Luke 21:36 is a passage many believers in the rapture will quote, which says, . Christ is not limited in Colossians 2:9, but is equal in all the fullness. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. The following is in response to the initial question and to disprove that Luke 21:20-24 is referring only to the destruction of the Temple, and Jerusalem, in 70 A.D. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. If you go to Revelation 14:13, it tells us there what that means. How does this belief benefit any believer in Christwho died for our sins? vs. 15 is prophetically written to those who WILL BE alive and remain. We fully recognize from His Word, that He reveals things in His timing and increases knowledge in His timing, especially as we are approaching The End of Days. https://www.endtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Endtime-Small-Logo-Blue.png, Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, Freedom of Speech Ending? ALL things that the Father has are mine (Jesus). Holy Spirit, we pray asking for the fulfillment of your purpose as defined in John 16:13-15. Remember the following. In turn, Bible prophecy has a unique and miraculous capacity to glorify Jesus Christ. We cannot be safe, if we are carnally secure. I do know I feel a great deal of stress inside every time I read it as I become afraid that I wont be acceptable when the Lord comes for His Church. THIS group in heaven sings the song of the redeemed, and identify these redeemed as us themselves! 7And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? ADDING to previous points on HOW prophecy is written; a perfect example from Jesus! Could a limited Jesus who doesnt knowteach the exact timing and the events of Luke 21, AND tell us WHEN to look up, for when these things happen, our redemption draweth nigh? 15) Jesus was talking about the Tribulation Period when He said, "Pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass" (Luke 21:36). So, Christs return to earth has taken place. The first three chapters of Revelation are letters that Jesus commands John to write to the main churches that they have established among the gentiles. Grace thru Faith is a 501(c)3 non-profit. When you see His Center teach that Jesus was not ignorant of the day and hour of His return, do not evaluate our teaching based on what a majority of Christians believe. Abomination of desolation. St. Peter Institute for Scripture and Evangelization. Well explain this in 3c below. And our faith suffers as a result. sudden, unawares. 12:11 tells us, ButtheSpirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.. At that time, Jesus will return with great power to. 30; Luke 21:25-27), and consequently also deny the promise of the rapture as an escape for true believers from the coming tribulation (Luke 21:36; 1 Thess. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. His truth gives us confidence in His planHis truth will never instill fear in us. Luke 21:36 ESV. "Do not be caught off-guard by the fear-filled tides of history," Jesus warned. This passage might sound like it is describing the Rapture but it isn't. Yes, God is gracious, and ultimately we as believers are no longer under condemnation, as Romans 8:1 says.