So then, in conclusion, pre trib rapture doctrine is a damnable heresy and a sedition against Christ. It is a false doctrine that is 180 degrees contrary to clear, plain, Bible teaching. If persisted in, it will condemn the soul.
"But wait, it's just an
interpretation! How can one's salvation be dependent on whether or not one is pre trib???"
The Bible is clear that heresies condemn the soul. And pre trib rapture doctrine is undeniably a heresy in every sense of the word, as proven on this thread multiple times over.
There are some things in Scripture where brethren can be different. For example, we are commanded to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to one another. In that we must be in agreement. But nothing is said about the particular melodies used, or what particular songs are to be used (only they must teach doctrine, not error). So we can differ in those areas where Scripture is silent.
In regards to prophecy, there are many things the Bible itself is silent on. An example from this thread is the identity of the man of sin. The Bible gives us identifying marks of the man of sin, but does not state "who or what is the fulfillment" of the prophecy concerning the man of sin. Therefore, we cannot be too overly dogmatic about interpretations of fulfillments.
But there are other things clearly stated in Scripture. Baptism saves us by the resurrection of Christ (
1 Peter 3:21). Any doctrine that says "No, baptism doesn't save us" is heretical nonsense that Christians must reject. That Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh is another. There may be room for different opinions on how that was accomplished (as long as those opinions do not contradict other Scriptures), but one thing all saved believers
must agree on is that Christ is God manifested in the flesh.
And as shown in the opening post of this thread, the coming of the Lord and our gathering together with Him DOES NOT OCCUR prior to the revealing of the man of sin and his activities. That gathering to the Lord at His coming takes place alongside the destruction of the man of sin, not "seven years prior" or whatever else pre trib rapturists want to claim. Pre trib rapturism flat out denies the words of the apostle.
If you intend to be saved, you need to come out of false doctrine.