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You know, when I was a little boy almost all the ministers I ever listened to preached what you are preaching. Fire and brimstone and the negative side of what the Bible teaches. It was such a turn off I stayed away from religion until I was an adult. Then, I met a minister that told me about love and grace and always preached on the upside of salvation. You my friend are only posting things here, yes they are in the Bible, yes they are relevant, yes it applies to our life now, but as I said before, that is only half the story. And as I look back on all you posted, what does any of that have to do with the rapture?

I think your post makes my point quite well and has everything to do with “Pre-Tribulation Rapture”.

Pre-Tribulation Rapture persists in the theme that there are no consequences for those that believe.

C. S. Lewis, in “The Screwtape Letters” makes the point that the most important idea Satan can spread, is that he and his minions don't exist.

If we ignore consequence, we risk managing our behavior.
I do NOT ignore the Love and forgiveness of Christ, but am mindful of my obligations, which include living a life that reflects my belief in Christ and his salvific acts. (Scourging and Crucifixion are multiple acts)