I wanted this column to appear after the election results because what Christians must do between now and the rapture is the same regardless of who controls the halls of government.
This column is sent to newspapers on Monday, usually before noon. Since most receiving papers are weekly publications, published on Wednesday or Thursday, and most daily newspapers that share Preacher’s Point usually publish the column sometime over the weekend, nearly everyone will read these words after the results of this year’s election are known. This is intentional on my part. I am timing the release of this particular column until after the election because it is not a political statement for or against either Presidential candidate or party. However, for full disclosure, Mr. Trump will receive my vote on election day. Again, this week’s column is not a political statement but a spiritual one and applies regardless of who wins Tuesday.
Let us begin.
Christians have anticipated the rapture (when Christ appears in the air and calls His people to heaven, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58) since He ascended back to heaven two thousand years ago. Jesus told us that no one knows when the rapture will occur, but He did tell us there would be signs informing us that the time is near (Matthew 25:13; Luke 21:25).
These “signs” are numerous and scattered throughout the Bible. Many signs, such as earthquakes, have been around since creation. Because some of the signs are regular events, some scoff at the validity of the signs (2 Peter 3:3-4). The Bible answers the scoffers by explaining that as the rapture approaches, the signs will increase in frequency and intensity, similar to a woman in labor (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3).
The most significant sign that the rapture is coming is the rebirth of Israel (Ezekiel 37). Because of Jesus’ parable of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32-34), many Christians, including myself, believe that there will be people who witnessed Israel’s rebirth in 1948 who will be alive when the rapture occurs. If this interpretation of Jesus’ parable of the fig tree is correct, the time of the rapture is close.
If the rapture is near, then the Biblical events following it are not far behind. So what comes shortly after the rapture?
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This column is sent to newspapers on Monday, usually before noon. Since most receiving papers are weekly publications, published on Wednesday or Thursday, and most daily newspapers that share Preacher’s Point usually publish the column sometime over the weekend, nearly everyone will read these words after the results of this year’s election are known. This is intentional on my part. I am timing the release of this particular column until after the election because it is not a political statement for or against either Presidential candidate or party. However, for full disclosure, Mr. Trump will receive my vote on election day. Again, this week’s column is not a political statement but a spiritual one and applies regardless of who wins Tuesday.
Let us begin.
Christians have anticipated the rapture (when Christ appears in the air and calls His people to heaven, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58) since He ascended back to heaven two thousand years ago. Jesus told us that no one knows when the rapture will occur, but He did tell us there would be signs informing us that the time is near (Matthew 25:13; Luke 21:25).
These “signs” are numerous and scattered throughout the Bible. Many signs, such as earthquakes, have been around since creation. Because some of the signs are regular events, some scoff at the validity of the signs (2 Peter 3:3-4). The Bible answers the scoffers by explaining that as the rapture approaches, the signs will increase in frequency and intensity, similar to a woman in labor (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3).
The most significant sign that the rapture is coming is the rebirth of Israel (Ezekiel 37). Because of Jesus’ parable of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32-34), many Christians, including myself, believe that there will be people who witnessed Israel’s rebirth in 1948 who will be alive when the rapture occurs. If this interpretation of Jesus’ parable of the fig tree is correct, the time of the rapture is close.
If the rapture is near, then the Biblical events following it are not far behind. So what comes shortly after the rapture?
Continue Reading
(Read to the finish)
Regardless of Who Wins - Baltimore Post-Examiner
Regardless of who wins, the healing of America will not come through a ballot box; it will only come when Christians get right with God.
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