Consider Luke 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me, just like the poor widow did, giving everything she had (which goes far beyond money), and it is so important that we understand thisbecause Jesus pointed it out. By Irvin Baxter QUESTION: Mary from Texas had a question about Luke 21:36 where it says, "I watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man." Do some people think this is speaking of the rapture? 2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. Just like Jesus paid it all in suffering for our sinsJesus also knows it all when it comes to the time of the Rapture. Tribulation-believers are enjoined to stay spiritually alert during those terrible daysto "endure," so as to be physically "saved" (Mat. Both Revelation 4-11 and 12-16 are giving details about the same events, from different perspectives. If so, why? Knowing the angle of the sun related to your position on the earth, we can approximate the time in minutes using 2/cos (a), as long as you're not too near the poles. Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. Conclusion From Beware the Pseudo-Rapture Doctrine 4. After understanding Luke 21, who is willing to limit Jesus? It is true that somewhere there will two people together and one is taken while the other is left, however, that is not what is spoken of in Matthew 24 because of the context. In verse 6 the Lord Jesus plainly states that the Temple then standing would be destroyed. vss. 30; Lucas 21:25-27) e consequentemente rejeitam tambm a promessa do arrebatamento como escape da grande tribulao para os verdadeiros crentes ( Lucas 21:36; 1 Tessal. The Rapture is described primarily in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. A convict could not escape out of prison if he was never in prison. The rapture, often referred to as God graciously removing Overcomers from the trials/cleansing/judgements on the earth, is also seen in the account of the flood. Jesus never teaches Imminence or the any moment rapture or that from the days of Christ, we should always be ready and watch. vs. 31 Jesus just told us what we should not be deceived by, and then what to watch for demonstrating the rapture is near (How can Jesus not know what He is teaching?). No, Luke 21:36 is a warning that we should continue to pray, be vigilant about turning away from sin, and try to remain holy. This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. Escape all these things, then, could be a reference to Gods guiding and protecting hand for His people. And then follow the Holy Spirits leading. The Widow's Offering. It's the term "harpazo" in Greek and "rapio" in Latin. Although this text is usually typically taken to teach the "rapture" of believers to heaven when Christ returns, I tried to show that it teaches no such thing. 30; Luke 21:25-27), and consequently also deny the promise of the rapture as an escape for true believers from the coming tribulation (Luke 21:36; 1 Thess. 00:00. Back to the example, when you hear us present the idea that Jesus knew the day and hour of his returnand that there is a perfectly acceptable and Biblical way to understand Mark 13:32, so that Jesus does not have to be ignorant of the day and hourhow does our viewpoint measure up to other relevant Scripture? Revelation 20:1-5, Ezekiel 37:26-28, Ezekiel 11:20 and Zechariah 14:8-11. Luke 17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Satan would seize every opportunity . We each have our Spiritual gifts. Jesus said these things in 32 AD. . We know Jesus knows every detailLord Jesus, let this article through the Holy Spirit (John 16:13-15), help your church get past the false message, no one but God the Father knows. Amen! When Luke 17:34 says, "one will be taken and the other left," the words "one" and "other" are both masculine. Why should Christians pray, and for what? 4 In him (Jesus) was life; and the life (Jesus) was the light of men. Though we recommend the book in its entirety. The shortest time is 2 minutes near the equator. In either case, Paul would not be able to put any issue to rest by referring to something not yet revealed. Right? Doing so seems to fulfill Acts 18:6 and 2 Timothy 2:25, and also seems to prevent the understanding of His prophetic Word. excused.". They believe that this passage is saying that we could escape all of the tribulations spoken of earlier on in Luke 21, which would mean that Luke 21:36 is a reference to a pre-trib rapture. The disciples asked where these individuals in vv. 12-19 Jesus says what will bebut the question that must be answered is WHEN will vss 10-19 take place in the order given by Christ? Prophecy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Giving, Leadership, Mercy, Word of wisdom, Word of knowledge, Faith, Gifts of healings, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing between spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues, Whoever speaks, Whoever renders service. Or the idea that Jesus deity was fully perfect? Luke 21, Jesus Taught When The Rapture Is Near! He is also speaking of the events leading up to the destruction of the Temple, for the disciples asked Him what the signs would be when the Temple was destroyed (Lk. As mentioned, we read in the Bible that only 50% of Believers (the overcoming Believers) are raptured, because they were aware of what to watch for, not corrupted, not lost in the blinded Laodicean Church, but praying and watching, at the right time, as Jesus instructed, etc. "The one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). In this post I will address the other standard proof text for the rapture in popular eschatology, namely Matthew 24:37-41 (along with its parallel in Luke 17:35-37). No! Yet, believers in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture believe there will be two Second Comings. It says, There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. So God makes a way of escape so that we are able to bear what we are going through. Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple. The key to understanding what Jesus meant by "this generation will not pass away until all these things take place" is the context; that is, we must understand the verses that are surrounding Matthew 24:34, especially the verses prior to it. Ignoring Jesus teaching, causes us to believe a liewhich is I need to be ready at ALL times for the Rapture.. Amen! 24:13, 22) and, as Tribulation survivors, stand before Christ as "sheep" (Mat. We only ask that each of us humbly submit ourselves to the Biblical standard that we are all underand pray for the Holy Spirit to teach us all things and show us things to come (John 16:13-15). We know the vss related to, He comes like a thief in the night etc., but can such verses contradict Luke 21 and what Jesus just taught us? So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: vss. When you see His Center teach that Jesus was not ignorant of the day and hour of His return, do not evaluate our teaching based on what a majority of Christians believe. of Olives. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting (indulgences), and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. When Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened", He is speaking of the rapture in the previous passage (Matt 24:29-31) and the fact that the "WWII generation" will not pass away until it happens. Watch for the signs Jesus told us to watch for in Luke 21 and many other verses (Timeline Chart and video). Remember, at the time this was written, the air represented the first heaven. First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. A quick intro and overview of our ministry and this website, plus some best-of articles and Q&A. Matthew 24:30, Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. In both the rapture and in the Lord's return to the earth, there are those who are taken and those who are left behind. And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" 8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. What separates Jesus from us, in terms of prophecy, is not just the fact that He KNOWS the future as God; it's also the fact that Jesus is able to FULFILL those prophecies and make them happen! Like with the "rapture timing question" (i.e., . Friends and criticsWe are each accountable for our actions and statements. 25-27, Jesus describes for us, what will happen just before His return and then during His return with power and great glory. In Amos 3:7, God reveals that it is His long-established tradition, or method of operation, to reveal to the affected population what He is going to do prophetically before He does it. God made the rapture as a way of escape so that we would be able to bear the tribulation. Bridgeway Bible Commentary. Anyone who misses the rapture won't find it interesting, since the grace of God won't be available to help anyone. Read this short chapter of 1 Corinthians 12 in the NKJV as a refresher. But now, after reading Luke 17:37, my rapture theory disappeared! Find & sort all our resources. 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. If one denies that Matthew 24:36-25:30 pertains to the rapture, an enormous problem results, since Matthew 24:36-25:30 contains the only explicit biblical support for imminency. Likewise, why do we allow this heresy to immigrate into our faith? God always gives a warning or a heads up; a prophecy is never fulfilled completely out of the blue. 8 And He said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. Evaluate our teaching based on whether it truly satisfies the standard, set by the Holy Spirit, that Jesus Christ should at all times be fully glorified. Print Email Jesus tells us when to "Look upfor your redemption draweth nigh" in Luke 21 (KJV) But first, three things to cover before we look at the 21st chapter of Lukeand what Jesus said. https://www.endtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Endtime-Small-Logo-Blue.png, Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, Freedom of Speech Ending? We must understand the timing of different prophecies by looking at the details in the passages, comparing them to other related prophetic passages, and making sure nothing contradicts any other part of Scripture, as mentioned. Again, according to God's definition, if anyone wishes to perform Bible prophecy, they must be able to speak it (prediction) AND perform it (creation). Christians worry unnecessarily of losing their salvation. There He simply said "day that the Son of Man." The term "Son of Man" is a reference to Himself. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. We ask you to follow the guidelines and standards called for in the Bibleand then simply hold us to those standards. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of . Remember vs. 13 Jesus said ALL truth, just like Colossians 2:9, ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. The church will be safely whisked away and stand before the Son of Man while chaos and terrors . The first question, referring to the destruction of the temple, is answered in Luke 21:20-24 by a prophecy which was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Seiss, a very prominent and still-respected commentator from the 19th Century, wrote the following on page 139 of his book, The Apocalypse: They are not unfilled beings, but ransomed sinners; for they give honor to Christ for redeeming themThou redeemed US by thy blood. Here is Seiss footnote on why the word us is used in Revelation 5:9: Some critics and expositors have rejected this (US), for the reason that it is omitted in the Codex Alexandrinus, and in the Ethiopic version; though the latter is not much more than a loose paraphrase. In John 16:14, Jesus said this of God the Holy Spirit: He shall glorify me. One of the most widespread beliefs in the Church is that Jesus did not know the day and hour of His return, which we have covered several times now. The use of the word aiphnidios in the original Greek leaves no misunderstanding as to what the scripture is saying. The destruction of the Temple did occur in 70 A.D. That is an historical fact. The important thing is not to know when or how the end will come, but to be spiritually prepared when it does ( Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 24:42-44 , Luke 21:34-36 , 1 . If we tell Jesus He doesnt knowhow can He tell USwhat TO know? When God promises through predictive prophecy that we will be saved by calling on Christ (note the predictive prophetic language: "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord SHALL be saved"), our salvation is more than just something that is promised to us as a statement of knowledge; our salvation is also brought into existence by the spiritual Creative act of Christ alone. 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