Posted on 03/21/2021 3:18:51 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
There are people today, including myself, that wonder why we’re still here. After all, Jesus, Paul, James, John, Peter and other prophets gave us signs to look for, and every one of them, except for the Rapture and the appearance of the antichrist, are here right now. (all emphasis mine)
The Ezekiel coalition has been formed for the first time in history, and God has made sure that Russia, Iran and Turkey are in desperate need of resources to survive. Then, there sits tiny Israel with all those natural gas and oil reserves, and they appear ripe for the picking. The “big three,” and some lesser nations that will join them, are having the “hook” set, just as God said it would be. Ezekiel 38:4; “And I will put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses and horsemen; all of them clothed in full armor; a great host; all of them with buckler and shield, wielding swords.”
This will be the attack on Israel by what would appear to be overwhelming forces that, under normal circumstances, would be able to wipe Israel out in no time at all. However, the Heavenly Father has other plans, and when the dust settles, it will be obvious that He, not Israel, defeated the masses that attacked them. Ezekiel 39 describes the destruction, and at the end of the conflict, all Israel will know that the Lord God Jehovah protected them. The tribulation will still take place, and before it’s over, the Jews will be severely persecuted. However, the surviving remnant will enter the Millennial reign under the guidance of Jesus Himself.
Sadly, even with Jesus on the throne at Jerusalem, there will still be those who will turn away from Him during that 1,000 years. The final conflict will take place at the end, and Jesus will put it down with just a word from His mouth.
Matthew 24:43-44 and Luke 12:39-40 say that if the homeowner knew what day and hour the thief was coming, he would have been ready at that time. Jesus went on to say that we need to be ready for the “Son of Man” to come at an hour we do not expect. Human nature being as it is, if we knew for certain the moment that we would die or the moment the Rapture was to take place, many would wait right up to the last hour to call out to be saved. This is why it’s obvious that Jesus said we must be ready; right now.
No one knows for certain when they will take their last breath here. God provided many examples in His word about people who were unprepared. He also gives us the formula to follow so that we are constantly ready to leave here and be with Jesus. More about this further on.
Through Satan’s influence, false prophets are twisting God’s word to fulfill his evil plan to pull as many away from the Savior as possible. Saying that there’s plenty of time, or that we all worship the same god, or it really isn’t necessary to have Jesus in our lives are some of his most popular lies. How about, there’s really no such thing as hell, and even so, a loving God would not send anyone there. Before the creation of this earth, Lucifer went against the Father because of destructive self-pride and even had about 1/3 of the angels follow him (Revelation 12:4).
Today, there are more people that follow Satan than follow Jesus, which doesn’t surprise the Lord at all (Matthew 7:13-14). For Satan and his angels, or demons, there is no pathway to forgiveness. Jesus’ sacrifice was for all humans, as Satan and his demons had already been in the presence of the Lord God. They had witnessed His majesty and glory yet turned against Him anyway (Isaiah 14:12-14; Ezekiel 28:13-19; Revelation 12:7-9; Jude 1:6; and others). Hell was prepared specifically for Satan and his fallen angels, as stated in Matthew 25:41.
Having worked in several hospitals and then a number of years in law enforcement, I witnessed the deaths of hundreds of people of all ages and under a variety of circumstances. Some had terminal illnesses, yet even then, they weren’t sure exactly when they would die. More than a majority were people who started out a day not realizing it would be their last one here. If they could, they would most likely tell you they believed they had more time.
God knows the exact moment each of us will depart from this planet. As stated, He gave us ample signs of what would be happening at the end of this age. To prepare us, He has given us a great outline that would help us to be ready.
First and foremost, He knows we are all sinners, yet He loves us anyway (Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; John 3:16-18). He sent a part of Himself, Jesus, to be the perfect sacrifice that would be able to cover our sins. There is no way possible that any other human could provide a pathway to the Father that would be acceptable.
Jesus is the only way, as stated in John 14:6, Acts 4:12, and Romans 5:8. We can do no works nor pay any price for our Salvation, as it’s provided by the Grace of our Savior and through the Mercy of our Father (Ephesians 2:8-9).
For the formula mentioned earlier, we have the ABCs of Salvation given in Romans 10:9-13.
A – Admit we’re all sinners and cannot save ourselves.
B – Believe and have faith that Jesus’ gift at Calvary was made for all who will receive and accept Him as their Savior. He died for us and was raised by God to conquer sin and death for us once and for all.
C – Confess we’re sinners, and call out to Him and ask for forgiveness and to save us.
Verse 13 says, “All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” That’s an absolute promise from our Heavenly Father.
He also says in numerous places that all who reject His Son will end up in the Lake of Fire after attending the White Throne Judgment of Revelation 20:11-15. Those that will already be in hell are the antichrist and false prophet (Revelation 19:20); then, 1,000 years later, Satan will join them (Revelation 20:10). There will be no pardons given; no forgiveness available for all who are at the Great White Throne. That judgment is final, and the sentence of hell is forever. And, no, God will not have sent anyone there other than Satan and the demons. It will be a choice that was made by every soul that will be in that long line.
God would rather have all to repent and seek forgiveness from Jesus and spend eternity in Heaven (2 Peter 3:9). He will force no one, as that wouldn’t be true love. All who go through the Judgments of Jesus will receive or lose rewards for what they did while here, yet their outcome will still be forever with the Savior, in their forever Home prepared by Him (John 14:1-3).
And now, a plea from one who has witnessed so many souls depart from their earthly bodies. Please, don’t wait another minute without Jesus in your life. Call out to Him and ask His forgiveness and to save you right now. An hour from now could be too late. He’s waiting and will accept all who put their faith and trust in Him.
The event of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 and 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 is just about here right now. It could be any second. This would be the Father keeping His promise to prevent all true believers in His Son from going through the Wrath/Tribulation. Once it starts, the events that will take place will be more terrible than has ever been on this earth. Your eternity – your choice.
Come, Lord Jesus!
You might take instruction at this juncture:
In the cite from Rev. 6, it’s NOT God talking; it’s men calling it “wrath” in those verses, not The Almighty. IOW, “Y’all callin’ THIS ‘wrath’? BWAA-HA-HA-ha-ha-haaa! Y’ain’t none of ya seen NOTHIN’ yet; y’all just hold that thought.”
CLEARLY man is wrong about what GOD’s wrath is.
A few broken Seals, and mankind is already crying out about “wrath,” but God doesn’t call The Seals “Seals of Wrath,” nor does He call the Trumpets “Trumpets of Wrath”; from God’s perspective — the terminology He, not man, uses — it’s ONLY the Bowls of Wrath that pour out what He calls “wrath.”
What’s nuts about this, is that the entire thing is just exactly that crystal clear. I mean — “Bowls of Wrath”; what could possibly be in them?? And SINCE they’re “The Bowls of wrath, isn’t it rather obvious that whatever’s NOT poured out of those Bowls of Wrath ISN’T wrath??
How is this confusing?
Why don’t you ask him to show you? Perhaps he will.
God is never early but never late. Hang on!
I've tried time and again throughout my life and got nothing. Other than a sickness as a child, I've never prayed for anything for myself that I recall.
I used to believe death means non-existence. It's like before our Mother's egg was fertilized - we just didn't exist. However, I have come to think that once becoming a sentient being that we may have developed a connection to a supreme being in some manner.
I don't believe in a heaven or hell as in biblical terms. If anything, our connection or soul if you prefer melds with the creator of this amazing universe. That's why I'm an agnostic and not an atheist.
The Bible does say that "many are called but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14).
And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?”The time is growing very short.And He said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow door;
for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able."
Luke 13:23-24
You really think the creator of the universe and all it entails wants you to grovel on your knees? I don't believe the creator is that petty. Also, I try my best to do good. If that's not enough for the great vengeful god in the sky, oh well.
I read your FR story. I’m so sorry about your tribulations, but glad you found what you needed. I believe I’m a good person. I regret many things in my youth, but later have shown my worth in life. However, I will not “submit” to Jesus or any entity. Christ accepts me for who I am or doesn’t. If he’s all that, he can see into my heart. I will always love his values and principles.
BTW, 'dead to the life of God is not the same as non-existant, it is forever apart from all that the Love of God offers, a state of torment even if only the realization that you can never enjoy what is the state of Life in Christ's eternal being alive.
I don't doubt that you are a good man. That place of torment will be plentious with good men that chose in their personal pride to not believe / trust in God's provision for their graduation into eternal Life. You can believe with your will, privately, with an amazing result of being born from above in that instant. If past experience is teacher, once born from above you will want to tell someone and strt feeding on His provisions for the members of His family.
Privately, just between you and God, swallow your pride of self worth and accept His Grave for you. Do it before too long and I'll rejoice to see you in the clouds with the rest of us sinners who hve set aside our pride of self worth.
Rev 6 tells you that it is the pagans who declare ‘the wrath has come’. The Greek verb is ‘elethen’, in the aorist indicative, meaning they see that the wrath came earlier without them then realizing it was the wrath. When Jesus opens that first seal, the wrath begins poured out in increasing severity upon the unbelievers ... the believers, the redeemed are no longer on/in the zone of judgment.
I was expecting that. Since joining the Navy and after many efforts and accomplishments to do good, I have great pride in myself and will NOT give it up. I had no self-esteen (pride) prior to that.
If God/Jesus won't forgive me for prior sins and not acknowledge all the good I've done since, then I don't want the "clouds" in the sky. I can rot in purgatory while knowing I did good stuff and my heart is good and my conscience is clear. That's all I want on my dying bed.
Thank you very much for your concern.
ὃ γέγραφα, γέγραφα.
There is nothing wrong with yourpride of helping others! It is if you try to offer those jewels to the Lord to earn eternal life that is at issue.
I am proud of a few things I have done in this life for others. BUT those deeds do not earn me eternal life. They might warrant a spike or two in my rewards crown when I come before the Bema seat of Christ, in Heaven, in that third Heaven space-time zone where the Throne of God is, but they didn't and will not earn what God alone gives for belkief in wht He has done for our salvation.
God makes it plain, albeit a hard thing to acvcept, that our good deeds do not earn His Grace. Our Belief in Whom He sent brings His Grace to our human spirit, to abide there forever more. If we choose to not believe what He has done for us, we will still stand before His Judgment Throne at the end of the millenial reign of Christ, when all who have yet to be resurrected will be resurrected to bodies fit for eternal sensing ... and the books will be opened and weighing of our works will commence. IF the righteousness of Christ is not found in those deeds of the flesh, we cannot exist with God and must be putr apart from God, for an eternal existence separated from the Love of God.
That weighing event can be eshewed by simply saying thank you to the One Who paid the penalty ahead of time for you. It is therefore Grace and only Grace, which glorifies the Giver of eternal Life, not the value of your good deeds.
It is the 'evolutionary' path which God has designed into the human race, to be born from above into His Life or remain unfit for His Presence due to unbelief in His Gift for you. As a good man, truly, this accepting so great a gift to you will eventually be seen, spiritually. So, I think I WILL see you in the clouds, sooner rather than later. Good men recognize The Good Lord of Grace.
How many years back?
BTW, purgatory is Catholic ORG mythos aimed at empowering the ORG not your spirit. Ig purgatory was a real thing then Grace is no more Grace.
You are way beyond my beliefs, but thank you. I still believe if there is such a judgmental God, he will see what’s in our hearts when we die. Hope to see you in the clouds. You sound like a good person or soul if you prefer. My best.
I have high confidence that such is the case.
My go-to evidence is the woman caught in adultery.
Jesus said “let him who is without sin cast the first stone”. Everyone turned away.
The thing to note is that Jesus WAS without sin and COULDA cast that first stone.
He doesn’t want to.
He takes in what others have to say, He processes it, and His end result is more fair than fair while upholding the LAW.
Now THAT’S a God I can love with all my heart, mind, and soul.
beautiful, never thought of that scene in that way. He was the only one present without sin and He wasn’t condemning her.
Very beautiful scene of our Lord, thank you.
This sharing of what the Lord shows to us his co heirs is very enriching.
Thank you both for your feedback
Btt
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