Christians: Will Jesus Christ Soon Return?

3/30/02 | AntiDemoCommie

[antidemocommie]

The question is very simple. Is Jesus about to return?

Where are we on God's timeline of events that take place prior to the return of Christ?

Is there really anything holding back the Rapture?

What about the Anti-Christ? Is he alive and well, or has he not been born yet?

Before the Rapture, will we get to see the arrival of the Anti-Christ?

Does current US politics and policies help spread the Good News, or usher in Satan incarnate?

No matter where we are on God's timeline, it is never too late to have your sins washed away and be saved. Easter isn't about chocolate bunnies, and baskets full of candy eggs. Its a reminder that Christ was the final lamb. He died in your place to take the punishment for your sins so that you can have eternal life. All you have to do is say to God that you believe Jesus died in your place and you want to be forgiven of all your sins.

At that moment, your life will forever change. God will forgive you of all sin, and you will be saved. Is God pulling at your heart right now? Is his wonderful Holy Spirit urging you to come to him and ask for forgiveness? Don't wait another minute. Turn to God while you have the chance. He loves you dearly and wants the best for you, and your future. All you have to do is ask, and you'll be saved. God has done everything else, but he won't force you to come to him. Its your move.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Yes, he will. As the Holy Bible says.

"Soon" is an open ended word.So therefore; Jesus made quite clear the signs.The only two IMO left, to take place are armies compassed around Israel.(How far off is this?) And earthquakes in 'divers' places. All other signs are (have) happened.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Oh and another sign, is THE devil incarnate anti-Christ.In which IMO will emerge from this

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Ditto BUMP

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

I was just gonna ask the same question.

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I THINK it has to do with a prophecy that there will be a black (BAD) Pope.A liberal non traditional Gaia loving,anti sacred catholicisim, anti-Pope.

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Because the AC will be Tony Soprano. Yo Guido and Vinnie waz up?

[RamsNo1]

Thanks for the info!

[Licensed-To-Carry]

I believe in the Pre-Trib rapture.

My reasons are because the Church will be in Heaven celebrating the Marriage Supper of the Lamb during the 7 year tribulation. At the end of the Tribulation, Christ will come with his bride (the raptured Church), for the battle of Armegeddon and to set up the 1000 year reign of peace on the earth.

1 Thessalonians 5:9, "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ."

"Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth." (Rev 3:10)

Peace Be With You

[rdb3]

Establishment of a new Roman Empire and then world Govn't with an Italian as it's head (the anti-Christ). . .

The Roman Empire has already been revived. It's called the European Union. Also, how could the anti-christ be Italian? He must be Jewish in order for Jews to accept him.

[DugwayDuke]

"So much emphasis has been placed on a "pre-trib" rapture that millions upon millions of Christians have been infected with what is affectionately referred to as "rapturitis"...this afflicition makes it very difficult to get many Christians involved with the earthly battle against the forces of darkness. Why?"

I think there is a more fundamental problem. There are a great many passages in the Bible that can be interpreted in a manner to discourage resistance. For example, those that say all things happen in God's will imply that there is no reason to resist or that such resistance is futile. I won't quote the scripture but remember what happened when the mob came for Jesus in the Garden? He told his disciple to sheath his sword. Or, those that glorify sacrifice and suffering. Then there are the writings of Paul where he encouraged submission to the government since all rulers were established by God and only ruled by his Grace. Still, I wonder about the passive responses we glorify. I can see a direct link between these teachings and the martyrs in the Roman Games who only knelt and prayed or the passive responses of those in the "Left Behind" series.

Oh, I suppose you're refering to more of a spiritual response. But, still I think there is a link.

[timestax]

In Revelation.....the Christians will be caught up in the air. You have been duped my friend. Check out the word air in the Stongs' Concordance. The Greek word means breath of life body (not clouds or in the sky). 43 posted on 3/31/02 6:04 AM Pacific by YadaYada [ Post

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I doubt if these "Rupture" people know what a concordance is. Their "preacher" prolly never has mentioned about Strongs Concordance as he is concerned his flock might really learn some truth. These preachers take a part of a sentence out of an entire chapter , like a surgeon with a scalpel, and say ah ha, the bible says this. People=BUY OR BORROW A CONCORDANCE and use it!!

[who knows what evil?]

Oh, I suppose you're refering to more of a spiritual response.

Not at all. Were we not also told to "sell our cloaks and buy a sword"? Ephesians also commands us "to have no fellowship with darkness, but rather expose them". I think there are a number of verses in the Bible that command Christians to take a more active part in defending ourselves against the forces of darkness. I really don't see a lot of Christians terribly interested in taking up that battle, and I feel that 'rapturitis' has something to do with it. On the other hand, what about organizations like 'Focus on the Family' or the 'American Family Association'? When it comes to taking a stand against evil, which is more in accordance with Scripture...activism or apathy? Personally, I see nothing wrong with 'exposing the darkness' through passive resistance, although I would draw the line at physical violence.

[crystalk]

Both you and your correspondent are overheated, TS.

As you say, there is nothing like that in Revelation, but St Paul does say in 1 Thess what you are criticizing, namely that someone is caught up in the air to meet the Lord.

The Spirit moves in mysterious ways, and neither the closed-minded "dispy" nor the scoffing liberal is going to have anything to boast about when this is all said and done.

[redrock]

Thanks...and a very Happy Easter to you.

redrock

[crystalk]

I am as much a Christian as anyone on this site, but let me tell you all something.

If an (ethnic) Jew were to become a Christian, a soul has come to Christ and salvation, and praise G-d for that, but...it is no more than if a Salvadoran or a Thai had come to Christ.

If an ethnic Jew returns to HIS OWN FAITH, he is doing that which a non-Jew cannot do, and is taking a position in the shock-troops of G-d in the end times.

That said, a person without the miraculous help of G-d, cannot "return" to that which he never had in the first place, so when I myself have met a couple of Jews that didn't know Bar Mitzvah from bar association or Mars bar, I felt I should just invite them to services and to join US.

My position would have been very different if they had been fleeing from that which they KNEW, in that case like the Prodigal Son, the answer would have been to reverse their steps, as Jesus said, and go back to their onetime status as observant Jews...

[antidemocommie]

I have witnessed to several Jewish friends who are now saved believers in the final lamb. They were Jews in every sense of the word, but now they know and love Christ. It seems that Jews hunger for the love and acceptance found in the Christian community, as well as the sense of completion. A parody would be that they were finally allowed to read the rest of the Bible. A saved Jew is a very happy Jew. We all attend a Baptist church and although at the begining, everyone wanted to shake the hand of a saved Jewish person, no its no big deal, and there are more joining the church all the time.

I wonder if Mr Micheal Savage is now a Christian of Jewish ancestry?

[cva66snipe]

Wow, that's quite a scenario. Where is China mentioned in Revelation? I know of Russia, Europe, and the Middle East, but I've never heard of China being in there. Just curious.

The numbers of those involved alone say as much. China has the highest population. China even before the time of Christ was known or setttled.

[2sheep]

>His religion will be roman catholicism

Really?

[Naspino]

He will have power, then lose it then regain it Rev:17:8

Not more of Bill Clinton! No!!!!

[MissAmericanPie]

I have always just assumed that because he is an imitation Christ that he would come to power at the age of 33. How would one know what his age will be?

[Thinkin' Gal]

I have always just assumed that because he is an imitation Christ that he would come to power at the age of 33. How would one know what his age will be?

Acts 7:22-23 And Moses* was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

*servant of G(g)od

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