do mid or post tribbers know how to survive?

[Jedi4Yahweh]

7 minutes ago, Indentured Servant said:

I am, and I do. 

Unfortunately, the overwhelming need to debate the manmade doctrines of pre- mid- and post- trib is a stumbling block to understanding it.

I've given up trying to discuss this with people. Everyone has a preconceived idea, and all claim scriptural proof. 

In my 37 years studying scripture, I've believed each of those at one time or another. I confidently say that all three positions are wrong.

Understanding when it happens chronologically is not important until one understands how and why it happens. 

The one thing I can sincerely say, is that it has nothing to do with either "avoiding" scary stuff, nor going to heaven temporarily while scary stuff is happening on earth and then returning to take part in the killing of people, (which is what many believe).

Are you a Preterist?  Preterist believe all end-time prophecy has already been fulfilled to include the 2nd coming and we are currently living in the millennium of Christ.  Sorry if I mischaracterized you.

[Indentured Servant]

16 minutes ago, Jedi4Yahweh said:

Are you a Preterist?  Preterist believe all end-time prophecy has already been fulfilled to include the 2nd coming and we are currently living in the millennium of Christ.  Sorry if I mischaracterized you.

Thank you for asking and not assuming... 

No, I'm not a preterist, nor am I anything else that can be labeled under any doctrinal title or position. Thus, my moniker, "Indentured Servant." (I prefer that to any other identity.)

I simply do not align with any manmade interpretations of scripture. 

God promised that He would give wisdom and insight to those who seek it with the right intent. I held Him to that promise, and He gave me what I asked for. (It's not an easy process, I promise that)

My point here, and I didn't want to discourage you, but the focus of the topic of the timing of rapture is the wrong focus. 

I will say this... If I am alive when it all happens, I am prepared to witness God's wrath from ground zero, and I know that if I truly put all my trust in Him, He will shield me from it.

Psalm 91 speaks of surviving God's Wrath, though many people see this as just a nice message of God's general protection. 

 

 

[Jedi4Yahweh]

1 hour ago, Indentured Servant said:

Thank you for asking and not assuming... 

No, I'm not a preterist, nor am I anything else that can be labeled under any doctrinal title or position. Thus, my moniker, "Indentured Servant." (I prefer that to any other identity.)

I simply do not align with any manmade interpretations of scripture. 

God promised that He would give wisdom and insight to those who seek it with the right intent. I held Him to that promise, and He gave me what I asked for. (It's not an easy process, I promise that)

My point here, and I didn't want to discourage you, but the focus of the topic of the timing of rapture is the wrong focus. 

I will say this... If I am alive when it all happens, I am prepared to witness God's wrath from ground zero, and I know that if I truly put all my trust in Him, He will shield me from it.

Psalm 91 speaks of surviving God's Wrath, though many people see this as just a nice message of God's general protection. 

Thank you and sorry to mislabel you. 

[Indentured Servant]

14 minutes ago, Jedi4Yahweh said:

Thank you and sorry to mislabel you. 

You inquired in faith, I don't feel as if you labeled me. I appreciate your sincerity.

[ayin jade]

23 hours ago, Deborah_ said:

It's by no means certain that there will be a "tribulation" of the kind envisaged by preppers. If there is one, it won't necessarily play out as predicted.It could take many different forms. So no-one can really be prepared. 

I beg to differ on the last statement. We can be prepared by living as the Lord wants us to, by being spiritually prepared. The virgins with the oil (not material oil).

[ayin jade]

10 hours ago, Indentured Servant said:

Thank you for asking and not assuming... 

No, I'm not a preterist, nor am I anything else that can be labeled under any doctrinal title or position. Thus, my moniker, "Indentured Servant." (I prefer that to any other identity.)

I simply do not align with any manmade interpretations of scripture. 

God promised that He would give wisdom and insight to those who seek it with the right intent. I held Him to that promise, and He gave me what I asked for. (It's not an easy process, I promise that)

My point here, and I didn't want to discourage you, but the focus of the topic of the timing of rapture is the wrong focus. 

I will say this... If I am alive when it all happens, I am prepared to witness God's wrath from ground zero, and I know that if I truly put all my trust in Him, He will shield me from it.

Psalm 91 speaks of surviving God's Wrath, though many people see this as just a nice message of God's general protection. 

 

 

I always figured if Im alive then, it would be like with stephen. Instead of being scared or hurting, he cried out about seeing Jesus at the right hand of the Father. God would get me through it, even if it is death on earth.

[BibleStudent100]

On 11/9/2024 at 5:36 AM, walla299 said:

History shows anytime something gets banned its just going to go underground.

So true Walla.  Commerce will always continue as people will find ways to buy what they crave, whether it be legal or not.  And as far as these sanctions against Iran, North Korea and Russia, they find ways around them, like bartering as you mention.

[Indentured Servant]

8 hours ago, ayin jade said:

I always figured if Im alive then, it would be like with stephen. Instead of being scared or hurting, he cried out about seeing Jesus at the right hand of the Father. God would get me through it, even if it is death on earth.

True. Psalm 91 promises we'll have no fear, even as we witness thousands being destroyed around us. 

Your words express great faith.