Could we suffer an EMP (Electromagnetic pulse) attack just before we are raptured?

[Goodboy]

What Would an EMP Attack on the U.S. Look Like​

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Just a thought on my part.

As I believe that God removing all Christians in the Rapture is a glorious event, I don't believe that us disappearing will cause planes and cars to crash. Do I believe there will be a disaster during our disappearance? I do, but not because we are missing. So one possibility is an EMP attack. This would stop all traffic via air and land. The attack of the EMP would cause a large bright light in the sky which of course many will see. Could this be thought to be something caused by a UFO by aliens? This could be used to explain the missing Christians and children that are really taking away in the Rapture.

Just a theory of many of how the Rapture might happen.

Goodboy

 

[Andy C]

It would take multiple EMPs to disable the US, and even then, many scientific experts disagree on the true effects of the blasts. Also, EMPs would have to hit every country in the world, at the same time for there to be a global event.

I do agree what a glorious event the rapture will be for the church. Total chaos will follow the second after we go Home. JMHO.

 

[Goodboy]

It would take multiple EMPs to disable the US, and even then, many scientific experts disagree on the true effects of the blasts. Also, EMPs would have to hit every country in the world, at the same time for there to be a global event.

I do agree what a glorious event the rapture will be for the church. Total chaos will follow the second after we go Home. JMHO.

I agree that there would need to be multiple EMPs to disable the US and EMPs to everywhere else. But just consider this. For years now is has been known that if all countries released nuclear weapons it would kill everyone in the world. As Christian we knew that could not happen based on the Bible, as there would be no people left for the 7 year tribulation or the 1,000 year millennium.

Now that many countries have EMPs which do not kill people, launching EMPs could happen without contradicting scripture. Also, there is what we know about EMPs but the military as you know is far advanced from what the public knows about.

In any case, I am not saying what would happen, only offering a theory just like everyone else does.

 

[Andy C]

I agree that there would need to be multiple EMPs to disable the US and EMPs to everywhere else. But just consider this. For years now is has been known that if all countries released nuclear weapons it would kill everyone in the world. As Christian we knew that could not happen based on the Bible, as there would be no people left for the 7 year tribulation or the 1,000 year millennium.

Now that many countries have EMPs which do not kill people, launching EMPs could happen without contradicting scripture. Also, there is what we know about EMPs but the military as you know is far advanced from what the public knows about.

In any case, I am not saying what would happen, only offering a theory just like everyone else does.

It is an interesting theory. One limiting factor would be only a few countries have the capability to launch a high altitude nuclear EMP.

Whatever happens as a direct result of the rapture, immediately afterwards, and for the entire tribulation, Im just glad Jesus offered us a free gift to miss these events.

My prayers are more people would accept His free gift so they dont have to experience the horrors that will happen in the tribulation

 

[Andiamo]

I have heard a theory that the rapture itself could cause an EMP because the affect the massive resurrection could create in the atmosphere. I think it was Perry Stone. It was an interesting theory.
(Edit: I want to make it understood that I do not use Perry Stone as a go-to for Bible prophecy, as he is off on a lot of things. )

 

[Goodboy]

I have heard a theory that the rapture itself could cause an EMP because the affect the massive resurrection could create in the atmosphere. I think it was Perry Stone. It was an interesting theory.

I never heard that theory before, but that is interesting.

 

[Goodboy]

In my opinion the Rapture is God's escape for Christians from what is to come. I think the escape will be just in the nick of time, like with the flood and Sodom & Gomorrah. That is why I don't believe there will be a gap and also why I believe the disaster that will happen will not be caused by the rapture, otherwise what are we escaping from?

Just my thoughts, but what do I know? LOL!

 

[Andy C]

In my opinion the Rapture is God's escape for Christians from what is to come. I think the escape will be just in the nick of time, like with the flood and Sodom & Gomorrah. That is why I don't believe there will be a gap and also why I believe the disaster that will happen will not be caused by the rapture, otherwise what are we escaping from?

Just my thoughts, but what do I know? LOL!

I truly would like to believe that our unsaved loved ones who miss out on the rapture will not die as a result of fatal calamities caused the rapture, as God certainly could make sure this does not happen. However, I believe those who are left behind had their entire adult life to make a wise choice, but failed to do so. IMO, when we are raptured, from that spilt second afterwards, whatever happens to those left behind is their fault. Its harsh for me to think that way about my own family members, but they have been warned.

I really dont think calling any time between the rapture and the tribulation a gap is a correct term, although we all seem to do so. The rapture and the start of the tribulation are 2 completely separate events, and nowhere does it say in scripture they happen at the same time. So, there could be days, months, years, or mere moments in between.

 

[Tall Timbers]

I've no reason to think there won't be chaos and destruction caused by the Rapture. Unless of course we've reached a point where most vehicles can be self driving and airplanes can be remotely piloted. Technology for both already exists. Not sure about boats and trains... If I was driving either of my vehicles and was Raptured, both vehicles would stop themselves to avoid a collision.

While I tend not to concern myself overmuch with what will happen to earthlings on account of the Rapture, I have a notion that is nothing more than a notion that amidst all the chaos, no one would perish who would surrender to Christ should they have lived.

 

[Goodboy]

I've no reason to think there won't be chaos and destruction caused by the Rapture. Unless of course we've reached a point where most vehicles can be self driving and airplanes can be remotely piloted. Technology for both already exists. Not sure about boats and trains... If I was driving either of my vehicles and was Raptured, both vehicles would stop themselves to avoid a collision.

While I tend not to concern myself overmuch with what will happen to earthlings on account of the Rapture, I have a notion that is nothing more than a notion that amidst all the chaos, no one would perish who would surrender to Christ should they have lived.

I hear you, but my theory is that for whatever reason planes will be grounded and all traffic will be stopped. Just like what an EMP might cause, or just the fear of one. For example, right after 911 no planes were flying. So if we were Raptured then, there would be no plane crashes, in America anyway.

So suppose there was predicted a supper meteor storm that would disrupt all electronics like an EMP would. So to avoid disaster, all traffic and air traffic was prevented on that day. Not saying this is what will happen, just making the point that the Rapture does not absolutely have to cause a disaster.

Again just my thinking, not debating!

 

[Goodboy]

I truly would like to believe that our unsaved loved ones who miss out on the rapture will not die as a result of fatal calamities caused the rapture, as God certainly could make sure this does not happen. However, I believe those who are left behind had their entire adult life to make a wise choice, but failed to do so. IMO, when we are raptured, from that spilt second afterwards, whatever happens to those left behind is their fault. Its harsh for me to think that way about my own family members, but they have been warned.

I really dont think calling any time between the rapture and the tribulation a gap is a correct term, although we all seem to do so. The rapture and the start of the tribulation are 2 completely separate events, and nowhere does it say in scripture they happen at the same time. So, there could be days, months, years, or mere moments in between.

Your are correct is saying that no where in scripture does it say the Rapture and the beginning of the Tribulation happen at the same time. As I stated though, my belief is that the Rapture happens as an escape from the Tribulation. Assuming that is true, there is nothing to escape from if the Tribulation does not start. The Rapture then would not be an escape, but just something nice that happens.

Again, just my opinion.

 

[Andy C]

there is nothing to escape from if the Tribulation does not start. The Rapture then would not be an escape, but just something nice that happens.

The bible does state He will rescue us from Tribulation, which is what the rapture does. Even if there is a lengthy time between the 2 events, we are still rescued from tribulation.

Good thread Goodboy!

 

[Andy C]

Again just my thinking, not debating!

Debating is good, which can cause iron to sharpen iron, and my old iron is getting rusty…

 

[Tall Timbers]

I hear you, but my theory is that for whatever reason planes will be grounded and all traffic will be stopped.

I understand that, and just don't have room in my noggin to share that theory.

 

[Goodboy]

I truly would like to believe that our unsaved loved ones who miss out on the rapture will not die as a result of fatal calamities caused the rapture, as God certainly could make sure this does not happen. However, I believe those who are left behind had their entire adult life to make a wise choice, but failed to do so. IMO, when we are raptured, from that spilt second afterwards, whatever happens to those left behind is their fault. Its harsh for me to think that way about my own family members, but they have been warned.

I really dont think calling any time between the rapture and the tribulation a gap is a correct term, although we all seem to do so. The rapture and the start of the tribulation are 2 completely separate events, and nowhere does it say in scripture they happen at the same time. So, there could be days, months, years, or mere moments in between.

It is interesting to me that Billy Graham made John 3:16 so prominent and most all Christians have memorized that verse. Even me with my tiny brain! LOL! However, most Christians have never read or maybe thought about the remainder of that passage, which I will list below.

John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
John 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

So basically John 3:18 through 3:21 states that evil people will not come to the light (Jesus) and get saved. Am I saying that your family members won't get saved? Absolutely not, unless of course you can tell me that they are evil. I think what most Christians miss is that salvation only requires belief and acceptance which can happen at any time in our live and only take seconds to do. Not everyone that does this tells anyone or shows it in any way. A Jewish friend of mine got saved through reading the Left Behind series. However, no one is his family or his Jewish friends knows that he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. My point being, we do not know who is and is not saved. The closest we can come to that based on John 3:18 through 3:21 is knowing who is and is not evil.

So both you and me may be surprised to see some of our relatives that never claimed to have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior.

 

[Andy C]

It is interesting to me that Billy Graham made John 3:16 so prominent and most all Christians have memorized that verse. Even me with my tiny brain! LOL! However, most Christians have never read or maybe thought about the remainder of that passage, which I will list below.

John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
John 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

So basically John 3:18 through 3:21 states that evil people will not come to the light (Jesus) and get saved. Am I saying that your family members won't get saved? Absolutely not, unless of course you can tell me that they are evil. I think what most Christians miss is that salvation only requires belief and acceptance which can happen at any time in our live and only take seconds to do. Not everyone that does this tells anyone or shows it in any way. A Jewish friend of mine got saved through reading the Left Behind series. However, no one is his family or his Jewish friends knows that he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. My point being, we do not know who is and is not saved. The closest we can come to that based on John 3:18 through 3:21 is knowing who is and is not evil.

So both you and me may be surprised to see some of our relatives that never claimed to have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Help me understand how all the above relates to what you highlighted in my post?

Yes, I agree with all your above post, and I strongly agree there are far more saved persons than many in the church tend to believe.

 

[Tall Timbers]

The closest we can come to that based on John 3:18 through 3:21 is knowing who is and is not evil.

I've noted in life that there seem to be two types of people; those who are essentially evil to their core who really can't be trusted, and those who tend towards good and are usually reliable to their word. I know that not one of us is good (Mark 10:18), so I make that observation from a purely human viewpoint. That's been my experience, anyway.

Maybe saying is and is not evil would be better terminology.

 

[Goodboy]

Debating is good, which can cause iron to sharpen iron, and my old iron is getting rusty…

A problem with language especially English, is it does not always get our thoughts across properly. We have to find a word that we think explains how we feel. The problem is that I can think the word means one thing and someone else can think it means another.

So to be clear, I am not at all saying that I want everyone to agree with me. You are 100% correct stating that iron sharpens iron so we should express different views as that is how we learn. So what is my definition of "Debating" which may be entirely wrong? It's like the purpose is to disagree with the other person even if you kind of do agree. You know like debating in school where they give you a side to take whether you agree with it or not. I know of people in my family that will debate over almost anything you say. Why? Because they just love debating!

Anyway, I think I will stop saying that I am not debating and just stick with saying "It's just my opinion".

 

[Goodboy]

Help me understand how all the above relates to what you highlighted in my post?

Yes, I agree with all your above post, and I strongly agree there are far more saved persons than many in the church tend to believe.

I could be mistaken, but I thought you were saying that you felt bad that some in your family may not get Raptured. My point was only to say that they may be saved and are just not letting anyone know. That's all.

 

[Goodboy]

I've noted in life that there seem to be two types of people; those who are essentially evil to their core who really can't be trusted, and those who tend towards good and are usually reliable to their word. I know that not one of us is good (Mark 10:18), so I make that observation from a purely human viewpoint. That's been my experience, anyway.

Maybe saying is and is not evil would be better terminology.

I believe your experience has served you well!

I think the confusion was for me and still is for some, is they think that Evil and Sin are the same. We all sin just as you mentioned, each and everyone of us but evil as you have correctly stated "is to their core". As crazy as it might sound Evil people are not drawn to good. So while saying that all good people go to Heaven is false, we can say all Evil people go to Hell and all that are not evil go to Heaven. Why? Because those who are not evil will accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Genesis 6:5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.