[CynicalBear]

>> BTW,I think that 'open door' that no man can shut is the rapture of the church.<<

Hmnmm, hadn’t connected that one. Will have to give that some thought. The assurance for those of us who are faithful to be kept from that wrath is comforting. Gives a peace in these days that most don’t understand.

[mitch5501]

The church that has a little strength and has kept His Word has an open door set before it and is promised to be kept from the hour of trial.The church that thinks it has it all and has need of nothing has a closed door which Jesus says he stands at and knocks and that same church is counseled to buy gold "tried in the fire"

It seems those that think they have it all are unaware of their own nakedness (ie:no robe)and will possibly go through the hour of trial.