John MacArthur explains the Rapture (VIDEO)

310revelation YouTube channel ^ | Dec 9, 2012 (over 11 years ago as of this date) | John MacArthur

[SaveFerris]

John MacArthur explains the Rapture

[SaveFerris]

Obviously a very controversial subject. I'm getting really sleepy at the moment and usually don't like to debate this thing because people are quite divided here.

That being said, it will be of interest to a lot of people on my ping list. So this is mainly for them.

YMMV

But I'll say "God bless" to all of you out there.

[SaveFerris]

Some have asked me if I believe in a pre-tribulation Rapture why do I post things about the 7-year Tribulation?

Well, I hope (and pray) to leave a trail - that people can share right now to spread things around the world. I would hope they save it to computers, tablets, cell phones - and print things off - even the memes - for I believe the time will come when it will be extraordinarily-difficult to share the Word of God across the Internet. It will be home churches and Bibles stashed away (which is good). Well, that's IMHO. So I'm looking not only for a current harvest, but a future harvest too, and hopefully to some degree, worldwide.

Oh and PING!!

[SaveFerris]

And for the thread, IMHO, the 7-year Tribulation begins with Satan's Antichrist, the anti-messiah, the false messiah, the Man of Sin, the Man of Lawlessness, "confirming" (somehow) the 7-year deal of 'Peace and Security' - now will this come as a result of the war(s) that seem to be bearing down on Israel at this moment in time? I guess time will tell. FWIW

[a "two-state solution"]

A "two-state solution" is indeed coming. And it will appear to work - at first. Prepare for an "amazing event" to occur which will be under the banner of "Peace and Security"

I will not pretend to have an accurate date for it to happen. I'm only saying that it has been prophesied by God's Word and as such it WILL ......... (wait for it) .... come to pass

To me, the world just keeps on heading down this path; convinced that it's going to be a "good thing" - it will prove not to be such

[sauropod]

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[SaveFerris]

Not everyone is a fan of JM but I think some of his videos are generally pretty good

Hope it’s of value to you and others. God bleee.

[MayflowerMadam]

He’s a good guy. I was impressed when he didn’t buckle under to government re holding church services during Covid.

He wrote the Foreword to a book my cousin wrote.

[SaveFerris]

👍👍

🛐🙏✝️

Now I’ll post, as I often do:(perhaps hundreds of times by now)

Luke 21:34-36

(I’m making a point for the thread - not directed at you)

[lurk]

A straight up reading of 1 Thess 4 and 1 Cor 15 leaves no question of certainty of the event to come.

As to WHEN it happens, we will have to wait and see.

If you are not a follower of Jesus, I can only give you this advice: don’t take that mark on your hand or forehead.

[SaveFerris]

[A straight up reading of 1 Thess 4 and 1 Cor 15 leaves no question of certainty of the event to come.]

I agree (as I'm about to fall asleep in the chair like I did yesterday - my eyes are getting really blurry at the moment - that tells me I'm super-tired)

[If you are not a follower of Jesus, I can only give you this advice: don’t take that mark on your hand or forehead.]

I post the following memes in hopes of converting many to belief in Jesus as Savior and Lord - because I believe all that reject Him as Savior and Lord will come under the rule of the Antichrist and follow him into the Lake of Fire (during the 7-year Tribulation)

The Godless Globalists WILL get Satan's Antichrist, who "confirms" 7 years of 'Peace and Security'. You can count on it. It has been foretold long, long ago. It is on the horizon.





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[gbaker]

There is no Pre Trib rapture but MacArthur is one of the best pastors to listen to otherwise.

[Apple Pan Dowdy]

THANK YOU for this post and the video.

Though my PCA church does not believe in the rapture, I continue to “hope” in it just as I place my whole. life in God,s hands. His word says not to be troubled, so I know that even if I am wrong about a pre-trib rapture then God is still in control and will see me through it all the way, every minute, or take me home before it ends.

MARANATHA !

[FES0844]

I listen to JM. Also on the Bible bus daily with J Vernon McGee and Amir Tsarfati. Wish I knew them years ago. God bless you.

[Carriage Hill]

Pls add me to your Ping List. Thanks.

[sauropod]

I like JM. Have his NKJV study bible.

I had my pastor at the time take a hard cover version of it and have JM sign it.

[SaveFerris]

Will do

Welcome aboard!!

[SVTCobra03]

https://www.faithwriters.com/article-details.php?id=200199

[SaveFerris]

Okay I finally got the list updated. I have about 3 but you’re on the main one. Holler at me if I somehow miss you.

I may do nothing for 4 months then 3 in one day, LOL.

God bless

[BrandtMichaels]

John MacArthur is like no other pastor I’ve found who dives more deeply in to the God’s Word. Only found a few interpretations
where I would like to debate him.

I accepted JC some 44 years ago and for 3/4 of my early christian walk was convinced end-times would happen in my lifetime.

Since researching and studying with my fellow Qsters I’ve revised my opinions quite a bit. I do firmly believe in the pre-trib rapture
but I started wrestling with verses that few preachers ever seem to address.

2nd Peter 3:7-9

The Day of the Lord
…7And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of
ungodly men. 8 Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years
are like a day. 9The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting
anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.…

Applying critical thought to ch 3 esp. verse 8 sounds like using a straight-forward approach mean we s/b in the 7th day ~ millenial reign of Christ.

Ah, but take a closer look at Biblical history, it reveals many varied and sundry errors with the calendar so...

Turning to the Jewish calendar indicates we are still 216 years from 6k. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=a2fc234fe531b3bbJmltdHM9MTcyMzU5MzYwMCZpZ3VpZD0zMGUwOWRjNy0zNTZkLTZkYzItMDAwNC04ZTAyMzRjNTZjMTkmaW5zaWQ9NTQ5MA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=30e09dc7-356d-6dc2-0004-8e0234c56c19&psq=jewish+calendar+date+today&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2hhYmFkLm9yZy9jYWxlbmRhci92aWV3L21vbnRoLmh0bQ&ntb=1

Why Jewish calendar? Well since God assigned them to be the oracles of His Word I think they would take the most care in keping accurate
history and calendars too. Could the year 5,784 be wrong - sure but more than likely the most accurate of any other sources.

Last I found these 3 questions help us to realize our present problems are not the end times, only a small foreshadowing of the Great tribulation.

My 3 Q’s - how close are we worldwide to:

1. A global currency?
2. One common language?
3. Only one religion?

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[My 3 Q’s - how close are we worldwide to:

1. A global currency?
2. One common language?
3. Only one religion?]

Some days, seems really close. BUT it’s the Lord’s timing, of course. It could be a substantial event like World War III, or a pre-tribulation rapture that suddenly changes the world forever.

Guess we’re gonna find out. In the meantime,

Luke 21:34-36