do you have to know about the rapture, to be taken in it?

[Bethlehem57]

Apparently this is a subject matter, about children, that varies in understanding by different Bible teachers. I guess we won't know for sure until the rapture happens.

This is Jack Kelley's belief on this from gracethrufaith.com

Many evangelical teachers, myself included, believe that at the Rapture all children including those still in the womb will be taken regardless of the spiritual condition of their parents.

This comes from Paul’s statement that once he was alive apart from the Law and then when He came under the law sin sprang to life and he died. (Romans 7:9) I believe he was saying that he had eternal life as a child, but when he reached the age of accountability he became responsible for his sins and needed a Savior.

To me this means that God does not hold children accountable for their sins and considers them qualified for the Rapture.

Children And The Rapture – Grace thru faith

gracethrufaith.com

Oh this is kinda a can of worms! And yesterday, even after all the craziness in our lives now, I want to tell you all that I had a “God moment!”

Our youngest GD just turned 10 this past May, and thankfully goes to a Christian school, where my son-in-law works as vice principal and teacher. This year, he’s responsible for Latin, Bible, and some of the upper grade teaching (Middle School-High School…it’s still pretty small). He had been teaching Hazel’s 5th grade class about the Apostle’s Creed, and her little brain heard and focused in on, “…He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended to hell. On the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead…”. Her question to her daddy on the way to school was, “Jesus went into Sheol? He said “yes, He took all the saints that were in Paradise with him back to Heaven.”

Then she asked, “Daddy, how can I make sure I won’t be there but in Heaven?” And he explained that all she needed to do was to accept Jesus as Savior and eventually be baptized. They prayed together and she accepted Jesus as Savior! When I picked her up from school yesterday, I had been told by DD all about it, so I asked her what happened that was really exciting news today? And she told me the whole story. I told her that when she prayed that prayer, the angels, Jesus, the Father and all the saints had a great big party because she accepted Jesus. “Really? Granna, do you think they’re still having that party?” “Of course they are darling girl,” I told her!

Hallelujah ! What a Savior!!

 

[Kaatje]

Oh this is kinda a can of worms! And yesterday, even after all the craziness in our lives now, I want to tell you all that I had a “God moment!”

Our youngest GD just turned 10 this past May, and thankfully goes to a Christian school, where my son-in-law works as vice principal and teacher. This year, he’s responsible for Latin, Bible, and some of the upper grade teaching (Middle School-High School…it’s still pretty small). He had been teaching Hazel’s 5th grade class about the Apostle’s Creed, and her little brain heard and focused in on, “…He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended to hell. On the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead…”. Her question to her daddy on the way to school was, “Jesus went into Sheol? He said “yes, He took all the saints that were in Paradise with him back to Heaven.”

Then she asked, “Daddy, how can I make sure I won’t be there but in Heaven?” And he explained that all she needed to do was to accept Jesus as Savior and eventually be baptized. They prayed together and she accepted Jesus as Savior! When I picked her up from school yesterday, I had been told by DD all about it, so I asked her what happened that was really exciting news today? And she told me the whole story. I told her that when she prayed that prayer, the angels, Jesus, the Father and all the saints had a great big party because she accepted Jesus. “Really? Granna, do you think they’re still having that party?” “Of course they are darling girl,” I told her!

Hallelujah ! What a Savior!!

Please give her a big hug from me, and throw a party for her.
Just a little one, down here, compared to the one UP there

 

[Andiamo]

Oh this is kinda a can of worms! And yesterday, even after all the craziness in our lives now, I want to tell you all that I had a “God moment!”

Our youngest GD just turned 10 this past May, and thankfully goes to a Christian school, where my son-in-law works as vice principal and teacher. This year, he’s responsible for Latin, Bible, and some of the upper grade teaching (Middle School-High School…it’s still pretty small). He had been teaching Hazel’s 5th grade class about the Apostle’s Creed, and her little brain heard and focused in on, “…He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended to hell. On the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead…”. Her question to her daddy on the way to school was, “Jesus went into Sheol? He said “yes, He took all the saints that were in Paradise with him back to Heaven.”

Then she asked, “Daddy, how can I make sure I won’t be there but in Heaven?” And he explained that all she needed to do was to accept Jesus as Savior and eventually be baptized. They prayed together and she accepted Jesus as Savior! When I picked her up from school yesterday, I had been told by DD all about it, so I asked her what happened that was really exciting news today? And she told me the whole story. I told her that when she prayed that prayer, the angels, Jesus, the Father and all the saints had a great big party because she accepted Jesus. “Really? Granna, do you think they’re still having that party?” “Of course they are darling girl,” I told her!

Hallelujah ! What a Savior!!

This is so precious. Who would think that a ten year old would focus in on the apostles creed like that. And she knew about Sheol. What a smart girl. And thank You Holy Spirit.

I wish I could see her baptism.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

I assume you’re referencing those who are mid or post trib rapture believers? Surprised at the timing of their departure with the church?

and those Christians, who have never heard of The Rapture in any way, shape, or form


EDITED TO ADD CHRISTIANS

 

[Bethlehem57]

This is so precious. Who would think that a ten year old would focus in on the apostles creed like that. And she knew about Sheol. What a smart girl. And thank You Holy Spirit.

I wish I could see her baptism.

I’ll post pics if allowed; if not I’ll share!

 

[Kaatje]

I’ll post pics if allowed; if not I’ll share!

I would so much love to see pictures of her baptism, but alas you can't post them.
We don't have enough bandwith to allow that.

But if the pictures are on another website, you can post the link!

 

[Bethlehem57]

I would so much love to see pictures of her baptism, but alas you can't post them.
We don't have enough bandwith to allow that.

But if the pictures are on another website, you can post the link!

Thanks Kaatje!

 

[1LoverofGod]

Thanks Kaatje!

If you want to share a picture you can temporarily upload it as your profile picture and when you want to change it back you can remove the picture and replace it with whatever you want. Just a thought you can consider.

 

[Hol]

i havent been too concerned with it, because to me it pales in comparison to simply being saved at one point or another... its just so much more to study... for some reason, thats the hard one for me, to be sure of one way or another.

You sound like me when I was a baby Christian (2008). I was so new to EVERYTHING and felt a little overwhelmed.

One relative is a Christian and we'd talk Bible. I loved how historical the entire Bible is and spent lots of study time learning biblical timelines. She really enjoyed learning the big picture of the OT from me, and drew me into her passion for eschatology. I felt it wasn't necessary, but for her I tried to understand it.

It took me a few years of focusing on rapture studies and the Holy Spirit gave me a love for eschatology too!