How long in your opinion before the Rapture

[shanbopop]

All the blocks are falling into place it seems for it to be really soon.Now more than ever the signs are showing that it is close ..really close.

[Rania]

Shanbopop~

You've asked a good question and I see that you are new here so this is probably a new question to you. Butero has given you a very good answer. We truly don't know when it will be but we are instructed to be ready at any time.

You are right that it appears it could be close at hand but we have no way of knowing. I'm not one to focus too much on end time scenarios, especially the pre-mid-post trib debate because I believe Satan uses that debate to put a wedge between brothers and sisters in Christ. He'll do anything to take the focus off of our relationship with the Lord.

But your question is good.

Be ready at all times.

Rania

[gypc]

2 Thes 2: 1Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

3Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

[Razberry]

To the original poster, you have a valid question and one that's on the minds of many. It's an exciting time, no? Seems it's just in the air, so to speak. Of course, no one does know the exact time, except God, but we're given plenty of "clues" and told to watch. I don't think God wants us to be clueless about this, guessing all the time, but wants us to be comforted in knowing the time is near.

There's lots of prophecy that's come to pass in our, our parents' and our grandparents' time, including the ability to 'travel to and fro', the increase in knowledge, and the Word being preached worldwide (thanks to satellite, the internet, etc). And the fact that the world will be watching when God's two witnesses are killed in Jerusalam at the mid-point of the tribulation, then raised to life again by God. The world watching is certainly possible now. It will be played and replayed on every television worldwide. Also, 'men will be lovers of self more than lovers of God'--could there be any truer words spoken for the present age? This is just a few.

The convincing prophecy for me though is that the final generation will be the one who witnesses the blossoming of the fig tree. Israel is referred to as the 'fig tree'. Israel returned as a nation in 1948, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham.

Of course, everything going on in the mid-east has caused reg flags to fly in Christian minds too. Especially with the Iran (Persia) thing in the balance. Will we be here to see Iran, Russia, and the others try to wage war on Israel, only to be defeated by God's supernatural intervention? Wonder how the media will explain that?

In my humble opinion, I think we're really, really close. I also think more and more Christians are diligently praying for Christ's return too. The sin in this world is so disgusting for so many. I hope it's soon.

in Christ, r

[stevehut]

When is the Rapture? Why does it matter?

Aren't we suopposed to be living each day as if it's our last?

Steve

[apothanein kerdos]

When is the Rapture? Why does it matter?

Aren't we suopposed to be living each day as if it's our last?

Steve

How dare you post such a biblical, logical, and truthful thought!

[Razberry]

Revelation 1:3

Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

Goop Point, 2thePoint.

[shanbopop]

Since i was basically mocked and made fun of i dont think i will be posting here anytime soon..Bye and God bless.

[angels4u]

Since i was basically mocked and made fun of i dont think i will be posting here anytime soon..Bye and God bless.

First of all I want to welcome you to this forum and I hope you stay

Don't take this personal, I do agree the people did not responded very nice to you and I can see you are asking this question to see what other people think of this.

There are a lot of people here that do believe in the Rapture and a lot who believe we have to face persecution first....

Nobody is making fun of you but they just don't want to go in anothere debate about it, if you search through this forum you will find all the answeres you are looking for. They should have responded in another nicer way.

Don't leave I hope some people will apologize to you, sorry you feel this way, I like to share more with you, why not pm me?

Are you a new Christian?

love in Christ, Angels

[ayin jade]

The convincing prophecy for me though is that the final generation will be the one who witnesses the blossoming of the fig tree. Israel is referred to as the 'fig tree'. Israel returned as a nation in 1948, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham.

(snip)

In my humble opinion, I think we're really, really close. I also think more and more Christians are diligently praying for Christ's return too. The sin in this world is so disgusting for so many. I hope it's soon.

This explains my view as well.

Shan, please dont leave. You asked a good question, and many answered you quite nicely, like Razberry. Yes some people make jokes. I know I do as well at times. Please dont be offended by this. Stick around and get to know us. There are many here who are kind and considerate, like angel4u. I look forward to reading more posts from you.