[fishtank]

I used to be pre-trib, until I realized that we are warned to keep an eye out for the abomination of desolation in the temple.

[Star Traveler]

You said -- "I used to be pre-trib, until I realized that we are warned to keep an eye out for the abomination of desolation in the temple."

I have to chuckle, because I don't know how many times I've heard that phrase -- "I used to be..." I had a good friend, many years ago, that directed me to a book about a "new" position in the (then) three positions of the Rapture (which were taken by Christians). This book outlined a fourth position. It was called "pre-wrath". Well, I didn't buy that one either.

But, really, in talking about that, you have to keep in mind that the Bible *only* talks to three distinct groups of people, the Jews, the Gentiles and the Church. Jesus was talking to his brethren, the Jews. They will see it. The Church will not (and, of course, the "Church" refers to the body of believers and not to manmade "organizations").

So, yes -- "they" will see it. The "they" is not "us".

Regards,
Star Traveler