The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age. 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. Speaking to a Gentile Audience. The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word about. For instance, the creation in Genesis 1 is repeated without a clear timeline in Genesis 2. The event Jesus is describing is the Rapture, here also associated with the opening of a door. * vss. Jesus is credited in John 1:1-3 as being the Creator of all things ("Without Him was not anything made that was made"). This doesnt make senseunlessitem c. below. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Is the end result of our statements, bringing the fullest glorification of Jesus, that is possible? with all that in mind, let us turn to the lukan parallel to matt 24, and in particular luke 21.25-36 which is the lectionary reading for the first sunday in advent in year c. matthew and mark run quite closely in parallel, at least until matt 24.36, when matthew includes jesus' extended teaching about the parousia but mark's account finishes Lastly, if we are to believe Jesus doesnt know the timing of the end but the Father only (especially after reading the quick articles mentioned above), then how is it possible for a limited knowledge Jesus, to teach the timing of the end in Chapter 21 of Luke? (adverbially) suddenly sudden, unawares.. see GREEK a. see GREEK phaino. Man's Wrath to God. 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. AMEN! Paul said that we will be "caught up" (raptured) to meet Him IN THE AIR. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Endtime Ministries | End Of The Age | Irvin Baxter -, The China War and the Third Temple Excerpt. After understanding Luke 21, who is willing to limit Jesus? During the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, chariots and troops of soldiers in their armor were seen running about among the clouds, and surrounding of cities. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. excused.". Some use Luke 17:34-36 to teach the secret rapture belief but to understand the complete picture of this passage, we need to read the verses before and after. Likewise, why do we allow this heresy to immigrate into our faith? Most Churches definitions are an instant or a flash of time like the flash of a camera. Then based on that, decide if you should include us as one of your resources with which you understand Bible prophecy. We KNOW Christ was/is/never will be limited, and we will kneel before Him believing such. By itself, this might not mean that the two people were men, for Greek (as in most languages) can use male words and pronouns to refer generically to "people" whether they are male or female. 15) Jesus was talking about the Tribulation Period when He said, "Pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass" (Luke 21:36). 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. vs. 15 is prophetically written to those who WILL BE alive and remain. This seems to be confirmed in Luke 21:36 where Jesus gives advice to pray always to be counted worthy to escape these coming horrors and to stand before the Son of Man. Friends and criticsWe are each accountable for our actions and statements. We, therefore, must take up our cross daily (die to our bias/selfishness/pride), to see how the Holy Spirit will guide into all truthand show us things to come! 1 Cor. For a more detailed explanation on the importance of how and why Jesus uses the term before in Luke 21:12and how this is similar to how Jesus revealed Tribulation events to John in the book of Revelationwe expound on Jesus usage of the before at the very end of this article.**. It tears away at Jesus' unique ability to be the Creator of ALL things, including all prophetic things (John 1:1-3). The Ark went up during the judgements, and then came back down to earth at the conclusion of the trial/cleansing. Any time we give our view of the word of God, what we say about a given passage should agree not just with that passage, but with other Scriptures that speak on that topic as well. *THE BACKGROUND OF THE TEXT IS THE TIME OF TRIBULATION. You can also download them to your computer, phone, or tablet. Here is the short article again regarding Jesus not knowing, and at the end, an even shorter article for more clarity. ADDING to previous points on HOW prophecy is written; a perfect example from Jesus! Thats all we ask. Consider these topics: **Jesus uses the term before in Luke 21:12 in at least two ways. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. When you count the number of verses used to describe what happens to the saints during the Tribulation (including the 144,000 sealed Jews in Israel), it is the same number of verses (17) as are used to describe all the other events of the Tribulation. JOHN 16:13. Instead of being in the middle of an earthquake, maybe he finds shelter quickly or is in the next town over. Verify what we are saying, according to the standards called for by the word of God. At HisCenter.com, the four of us have been given the gift of UNDERSTANDING Bible Prophecy. Right! These are events that will take place after the Second Coming of Christ. Luke 21. 4 In him (Jesus) was life; and the life (Jesus) was the light of men. 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. It is also difficult to escape something that you are not in. It is also interesting that when Jesus revealed truth about the Tribulation to John in the book of Revelation (see Revelation chapters 6-7), Jesus used the same pattern that He used in Luke 21! For more information about the sheep and goat judgment visit, "When and where does the Goat and Sheep judgment occur?" As a result, airplanes, ships, cars, trains end up being uncontrolled with horrendous results. In both Luke 21 and Revelation 6-7, Jesus expresses the thought that for Him, the persecution of Tribulation saints is the most significant, or important aspect of the Tribulation, even more important than the other dramatic and miraculous events. Since Paul does not define it, the trump mentioned, had to be a trump that all were familiar with, and is derived from other biblical or related sources. This is covered in Systematic Eschatology with resources, mostly on pages 32-38. In 1 Corinthians 12, God tells the Church that the Holy Spirit gives each believer a prominent Spiritual gift. Some believe this means that the Church will be removed from the earth before the judgment of God - Pre-Trib Rapture. There are other verses and passages we believe bring out the Rapture as well. Jesus is the Speaker through all Old and New Testament prophecy. Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. 33 Link to the free book on our website: The Jewish day begins and ends, sunset to sunset. One purpose of the rapture is to give relief from the suffering and persecution after 7 years not to escape the suffering and persecution before it happens. 40 years, wandered in the wilderness, Joshua 5:6. vs. 33 Jesus tells us that heaven and earth shall pass away: but His words shall never pass away. Describing the fall of Jerusalem. Everything He has prophesied about the End will also be fulfilled, exactly as He says. 36-41. You will not find the word "rapture" in the Bible. Holy Spirit, we pray asking for the fulfillment of your purpose as defined in John 16:13-15. The extremely short version requires that we understand the History as to when the words were writtenThe thief in the night is part of the Jewish Culture and the Fall Festivals, and is directly related to how the High Priest would come like a thief to the other Priestsmeaningif the lower Priests were not ready for the arrival of the High Priest, because they were not watching at the right timethose Priests were cast out into the street with only their undergarments (meaning their clothes were taken from them like a thief). 9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by (but the end will not come immediately). The destruction of the Temple did occur in 70 A.D. That is an historical fact. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. A quick intro and overview of our ministry and this website, plus some best-of articles and Q&A. Amos 3:7, Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.Amos 3:7 further argues against the idea of an any moment Rapture. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. However, you will find the teaching. It's a hope to not give up, to keep following Jesus even when things get tough. The short answer is that this is how prophecy has been written in the Bible. If we are going to argue that Satan had a short time left when Jesus was born 2,000 years ago, then there is very little in Gods word that we can be sure of. Anyone who misses the rapture won't find it interesting, since the grace of God won't be available to help anyone. We do not figure out the timing of prophetic passages by simply noting the order in which they are found in the text, as shown. 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? Why should Christians pray, and for what? When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. As thinking Christians, we would never support the mindless acceptance of potential terrorists into our Country without using our brains to evaluate who is coming in. The Widow's Offering. Unbelievers will be put away, taken off the planet. Luke 14:18 "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. Romans 12:6-8, 1 Cor. If we die and are tethered to sin and are unrepentant, we cannot enter into heaven. And as you read them, consider this issue: limiting the Savior, Jesus Christ. Many ask, "is the rapture biblical?" The short answer is yes! 12:11 tells us, ButtheSpirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.. Meanwhile, others will not join them on this journey (Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-36). That means Jesus knew the day and hour of His return. There is no judgment, no punishment, and it will be a glorious day for all believers. The church will be safely whisked away and stand before the Son of Man while chaos and terrors . WE need to align with Gods truth, and understand the meaning of, He comes like a thief in the night. Right? 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? Read full chapter. "I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). The short time detail regarding Satan, is one of the GREATEST indicators that Revelation 12, and the birth of the man child, is speaking about the Rapture/Catching Up/Caught Upbefore the Great Tribulation. "Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." (Luke 21:36). Then He begins a description of the persecution of Tribulation saints in Revelation 6:9, with the description of the fifth seal. More fascinating is that Revelation 6-7, in its description of the Great Tribulation, also reflects the spirit of Jesus use of the word before (in terms of importance) in Luke 21. For example, it is important to notice that in Luke 17:22 we are told that Jesus referred to the "days of the Son of Man," and He did it again in Luke 17:30. There was no promise that they would be removed from harms way before the Roman armies came as there is for us at the end of the age. It is a Tribulation-Return passage. 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? It is highly improbable that the last trump, refers to anything in the gospels either, being that most date the Gospels at later than 50 A.D. (34 I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed. 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. John 16:13 The Holy Spirit will guide into all truth. The true church, the "born again" believers that make up the body of Christ, is spiritually awake and will have the strength (worthiness) to escape all these things that are going to take place. To be accounted WORTHY to ESCAPE all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 24:13, 22) and, as Tribulation survivors, stand before Christ as "sheep" (Mat. There He simply said "day that the Son of Man." The term "Son of Man" is a reference to Himself. , these nearer events, which are about to befall the city, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. He truly is that infinitely perfectas the Son of God. If were believing something that is in contradiction to a direct statement of Scripturewell, friends and critics, its not the Scripture that needs to change. 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. For we do not know the time or the hour that we may die. The view that Jesus was ignorant of the day and houror the view that Jesus deity was perfect, and that He DID know the day and hour? Remember vs. 13 Jesus said ALL truth, just like Colossians 2:9, ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. Remember our controversial partial rapture position??? Arent we worthy to escape, as Born-Again Christians already? Marriage and the resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40)Next a group of Sadducees came to Jesus with a question. 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. It reflects back on the carrion birds eating the dead bodies of those who were judged (Matthew . Luke 21:25-28. He was already the Suffereing Servantnow He will be the Conqering King. In turn, Bible prophecy has a unique and miraculous capacity to glorify Jesus Christ. 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. For God, prophecy is speaking (creating) the future into existence. The first question I always get when I talk about teaching kids about the rapture is should we. 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. It carries over into a hangover that causes us to miss the total beauty of our Gospel salvation. 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. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 20-24 For our 3 second friends and critics, Jesus says what will happen during a 3 year period of time, during the last half of Daniels 70th week, and just before the return of Christ (7th Trumpet, 7th Vial/Bowl, 3rd Woe). What does Colossians 2:9, and other relevant Scriptures, say? vs. 32 UNDERSTAND that, from the timing of Luke 21:7-9, . Jesus tells us the Holy Spirit will guide us into ALL truth and show us things to comehow? 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay (contradict) nor resist. And, you dont have to rely on us to do that for you. Just like the Tower of Babel, this false perversion of what Bible prophecy is, allows mankind to think that they are closer to the level of Jesus, in terms of prophecy. 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). sudden, unawares. So, when so many people say that Jesus does not know the day and hour, Biblically speaking, they are not only lessening Jesus' knowledgethey are also lessening Jesus' ability as Creator. Jesus tells us what the Holy Spirit hearsthe Holy Spirit will glorify Christ, receive from Christ and show it to us. You can verify our teachings yourself, according to the standards God gave you to use.