Gathered Up at the Last Day

The Rapture is one of those topics of contention that spurred me along in a quest to find the truth of the matter. It is one of the most misunderstood topics in regards to the 'end times' and folks like to divide this event into three possible scenarios: 

Pre-tribulation; Mid-tribulation and Post-tribulation.

 

Most believe that the Tribulation is the final 7 years prior to the return of 'Jesus'. This final time line begins with the signing of a peace treaty - an agreement with many - which apparently brings 'world peace' thanks to that final world leader and his government system. This will actually be a false sense of security, yet every one will be at ease and life goes on. But, after 3-1/2 years things take a turn for the worse, like nothing that has ever happened before. Life seems good the first 3-1/2 years and the bad times, the Tribulation, appears to be the final 3-1/2 years. Realizing this, there is no way for a Pre-trib rapture to take place. Also, after further study, there is not a Mid-trib rapture either. Yahshua returns at the Last Day. We can find written in Scriptures the signs and wonders, the events and mindsets that will become very apparent prior to the return of Messiah, the Anointed One. These things must happen first and then the end will come.

 

Tribulation is defined as:

>Distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution<

This description fits what the state of things will be like 

during the final 3-1/2 years.

 

The Apostle Paul clearly teaches that the first resurrection and the 'catching up' will occur at the return of Yahshua. The sounding of a trumpet signals his return. All eyes will see and understand that the day of wrath has come. Many things will happen before the sounding of that last trumpet and the return of Yahshua. We have been told these things so we will know what to expect, that we Set Apart believers will not be taken by surprise as if by a thief in the night. Our Messiah returns on the Last Day.

 

In Matthew 24:29 we read:

And immediately after the suffering of those days, the sun will be darkened and the moon will not shine its light. And the stars will fall from heaven and the powers of heaven will be shaken. And then will be seen the sign of the Son of man in heaven...  And he will send his (angels) with a large trumpet and they will gather his chosen ones from the four winds from one end of heaven to the other. 

The 7th trumpet is sounded. The earth is ready for harvest. Set Apart believers are removed from the earth temporarily for if their time was not shortened they would not be able to witness, understand and survive the heart breaking destruction to come, the final 7 cups of Wrath. This is akin to when Lot's wife, who was told not to look back at the destruction, did look back and it scared her to death - literally.

 

1 Thessalonians 4:13 ... you should not mourn over them who have fallen asleep (died), like other people who have no hope...  For if we believe that Yahshua died and rose again, even those who sleep will The Father, by His Son, bring with him....  and this we say to you by the word of Yahshua, that we who may survive and be alive at his return will not precede them who have slept (died before us); Because our Master will descend from heaven with a mandate and with the voice of the chief Messenger and with the trumpet of Yahweh; and the dead who are in Yahshua will rise first and then we who survive and are alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet him... And so comfort yourselves one another with these words...

 

During my research of this study I have learned a tidbit of info:

The main body of the rapture theory was invented by Ribera, a Catholic Jesuit theologian who published his work shortly after the Massacre of St. Bartholomew in 1572. Protestants were pointing to the Vatican as the harlot beast system of Revelation. The blood of that horrific Catholic inspired massacre of French Protestants was still being washed off the streets of Paris when the Jesuits presented their rapture theory, designed to take pressure off the Catholic Church system.... The Jesuits also peddled that 'the saints' would not be on Earth during the time of tribulation....
 

The word "rapture" comes from the Latin 'rapere' used by the Vulgate to translate the Greek word 'harpaz', which is rendered by the phrase "caught up" in most English translations.

Do not believe those who say they saw Yahshua (or Jesus) 'here or there' because many false teachers and preachers, self proclaimed prophets and ministers will produce signs and wonders (magic, enchantment, computer enhanced events etc....) in order to help with the growing deception. Even professed believers will be at risk for falling for the charade. Sadly I am seeing this in various cyber space groups.

 

We have been told beforehand so that we may recognize the times we are living in. When the time comes, Yahshua will be seen just as everyone sees the sun rise out of the east and it is seen even in the west, so shall the Son of God be seen. There will be no private viewings prior to this event! He is not walking this earth now but we have been told Satan is the ruler at this time. And even Satan can appear as an Angel of Light.... so beware and pay attention and read Scriptures so you will know the truth and not be taken in by false leadership.

 

There are two sure signs that cannot be missed that are like highway markers letting us know where we are. The first will be when it seems like World War Three is about to break loose and one man saves the day with his solution and it will seem like world peace. When this happens there will be seven years left before the return of our Messiah. The second event is when that same man suddenly changes. He will instill the system that makes all money obsolete as well as claiming he is 'god'. When this happens there will be 3-1/2 years left until the return of the Son of God.

 

There is no 'rapture' prior to any of this. Looking around at world news today we know wars are being played out here and there and the unrest in the Mideast is unmistakable. No matter who is fighting, the main trigger point is that one person who offers up a peace treaty and everyone is won over by him. In the meantime lets live our lives one day at a time.

 

Yahshua refers us back to Daniel, confirming his visions were for a future time.
Matthew 24:15 ~ And when you see the sign of uncleanness and desolation, that was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, which will stand in the Set Apart place, he that reads, let him understand.
Daniel 9:27  ~ During one week he will make a firm covenant with many. For half a week he will put a stop to the sacrifice and meal offering. At the corner of the altar (in the Set Apart place) will be an appalling abomination until the decreed destruction will be poured down upon this appalling thing.

Here is the link to a study I did on Daniel's visions back in Nebuchadnezzer's day:

Last Govt System

 

 

There is no time like the present to commit ourselves to our Creator and accept His Son.  Read Scriptures daily and let His Spirit show you the truth of God's Word.