Saturday, April 30, 2005

More than one rapture

I think there could be more than one rapture mentioned in the Bible for different groups of people. There r various rapture theories put forward today, namely pre-trib, mid-trib n post-trib raptures. I feel God is telling me strongly that all these theories r actually true in themselves but only partial revelation to diff proponents of them. Why can't we combine all three to give a more complete picture? That is, there r at least 3 raptures in the end times. Then, people don't have to argue anymore bcos they r all correct.

In Mark.13:35, Jesus was telling the disciples abt the Coming, "watch therefore, for u do not know when the master of the house is coming-in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning-". We seldom hear this obscure verse preached, but the Holy Spirit impressed this on me recently. Why four periods mentioned as above? We all know that the Great Tribulation is the darkest night where nobody can work. The evening before is the time just before the Great Trib. Could there be a pre-trib rapture then? The timings correspond very well to all the 3 theories combined-evening is pre-trib, midnight is mid-trib, crowing of the rooster is post-trib, n morning will be the 2nd Coming where all r judged. Do u see it? Jesus told us specifically to watch lest we get caught suddenly.

I believe the pre-trib rapture is for all true born again Christians whether Jew or gentile. Immediately after Revelation chap 3 is chap 4 where John was taken up into heaven. John was the last surviving Apostle. There were 24 elders n i believe this represents the whole Jewish n gentile Christians in heaven before the tribulation- 12+12=24 (12 tribes + 12 apostles). Praise n thank God for His mercy n grace! I will give more arguments for pre-trib later n also talk more abt the other raptures next time or the post will be too long.

Whatever the case, the end time is now n at the door! We have to be ready n watching lest we r caught by surprise. If u believe pre-trib rapture, r u ready for Jesus n have u accepted Him as Saviour n Lord? If not, pls pray to ask for forgiveness of your sins n ask God to cleanse them with the Blood of Christ n accept Christ as your Lord n Saviour. Then determine to walk for Jesus n share the gospel with the lost. Even if there isn't any pre-trib rapture, r u ready also? The Great Tribulation is no child's play compared to all the other persecutions. Would u still believe in Jesus then? Pls read Matthew chap 24:4-14. I summarise by saying that Jesus said "then many will be offended, will betray one another, n will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up n deceive many. And bcos lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." Will your love grow cold? Will u betray Christ n your fellow believers? It's easier to believe in pre-trib than post-trib rapture but whatever the case r u ready?

Praise be to God Almighty who alone is worthy to be praised! Hallelujah! Come Lord Jesus. Amen.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Only Christ Jesus truly and fully understands me.

Perhaps i am the most misunderstood person in the whole world but I think many of us out there are misunderstood as well. Sometimes our well meaning cause more rifts n arguments. Even my closest friends can't really understand me well n there is so much jealousy n envy in the world n sadly also in the church of Christ. "There is none righteous on earth, no not even one." says God. That's why Jesus has to die for us to redeem us from our sins by His precious blood. His Blood is the basis for the new covenant He has with us n this covenant is sure to those who believe in Him. Our sins r already forgiven although we still fall back to sin sometimes. Jesus is faithful n just to forgive us of our sins n to cleanse us from all our unrighteousness if we confess our sins at the moment of salvation. I will talk more about this confession of sins later, whether we still need to confess even after we were saved.

Sometimes I feel very very lonely with all my family n friends forsaking me. I always remember the song "What a Friend we have in Jesus!"- What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins n griefs to bear, What a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer... Do thy friends despise forsake thee? ... Take it to the Lord in prayer. (can't remember full stanza but i hope u get what i mean). "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord He is my refuge n my fortress, My God in Him i will trust." Psalm 91:1-2. Don't trust any man/woman. He/she will fail u. Don't put so much pressure on your family n friends etc by trusting so much on them, as satan will make sure they fail u (actually God allowed it for you to turn to Him fully bcos He can't tolerate idolatry), which comes to the point that we still need to confess our sins even after salvation but not for salvation's sake. It's for us to recognise we need God as "blessed r the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God." We were saved already but if we don't admit we have sinned bcos of our flesh (but not our spirit), we tend to feel guilty inside n this might affect our emotions n cause alienation from God. Don't misunderstand me, but if u belong to the school of thought that u don't have to confess ur sins anymore, so be it according to your faith but be warned, as "God is not mocked, whatever a man sows that he will also reap, for he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption,...(pls read yourself)" Gal.6:7-10. Good night everyone!

Surely He is coming quickly!

Surely Jesus is coming again! Will everyone be ready for Him including me? The time is at hand and very close to the end. No more time to waste bcos there is really no more time left already! He has already been very patient to us, knocking at our doors of the heart. This is THE LAST church age! Many Christians have become lukewarm. Jesus warned, "So then, bcos u are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit u out of my mouth. Bcos u say, 'I m rich, have bcome wealthy, n have need of nothing'- n do not know that u are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked- I counsel u to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that u may be rich; n white garments, that u may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that u may see. As many as I love, I rebuke n chasten. Therefore be zealous n repent." Rev.3:16-19 (NKJV).

Pls WAKE UP EVERYBODY! This warning is directed to the rich n wealthy Christians in Singapore n everywhere. Don't let Him rebuke n chasten u before u repent of your evil works. Yes we are not saved by works but if anyone truly is saved by grace, that person will show this grace in his/her actions towards the poor n needy. Jesus is not giving us up at all bcos He wants us to repent n is rebuking us. Be ready for the first pre-trib rapture. I will talk abt what Jesus revealed to me next time abt all the raptures to come. Pls come back to read n pls do read the Bible for yourself n not just blindly trust any leaders or pastors even if they come from very big mega churches. Ask the Holy Spirit to help u understand.

There is nothing wrong with prosperity but it's wrong when it grips u n all u do is talk about money. James warned in the same chapter 5 of book of James abt the rich at the end time church. Pls read James.5:1-12 for yourself bcos too long to quote here. I summarize by saying that James rebuked the rich(i believe they weren't Christians in the first place but took advantage of the church for their own propaganda) n comforted the brethren. In v.9, it says"Behold the Judge is standing at the door!" What a parallel to Rev.3 of the Loadicean church! James is talking abt us NOW & then as well! Pls repent n turn from your wicked ways n believe in the Lord Jesus Christ by accepting Him as your Saviour n welcome Him into your heart thru the door of your heart. Or it will be too late.