I really do long for Him to come back. Each time I read the news or look at my small children I pray sincerely "come quickly" At the same token I've still got some loved ones and neighbours who are likely not ready to meet Him and that gives me a mixed feeling.
But I am SO ready for Jesus to take His church home!!!!!! If I could push a "rapture" button I would!
Quote:
Originally Posted by deacon blues
You know, its getting closer every day! Are you excited? Got your bags packed? Got your house in order? What a day that will be!!!!
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive [and] remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
__________________ Mrs. LPW
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
What a day that will be
When my Jesus I shall see
When I look upon his face
The One who saved me by his grace
And He takes me by the hand
And leads me to the promised land
What a day, a glorious day that will be!
__________________
His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
NO! I LOVE ATLANTA!
I am not wanting to go anywhere except on a good cruise!
The word RAPTURE is NOT in the BIBLE!
It amazes me - people that argue over the word Trinity and then use the word Rapture - both are UN-scriptural.
NO! I LOVE ATLANTA!
I am not wanting to go anywhere except on a good cruise!
The word RAPTURE is NOT in the BIBLE!
It amazes me - people that argue over the word Trinity and then use the word Rapture - both are UN-scriptural.
I had a guy tell me once, these words help us describe what we believe. My reply was, if the disciples didn't need to use them, and they were clear about what they believed, why do we need to use them?
The heresy hunters are still with us. Only now, instead of stakes, they use their books and radio programs to destroy those they consider heretics.... I'm concerned that heresy hunting may be turning into leukemia because some cultwatchers seem more intent on destroying parts of the body than healing the body....
Jesus said that if he did not go away, then the comforter would not come.
Why did he have to go away physically, for the comforter to come?
and where did he physically go?
Do the scriptures say anything other than going "to the Father", when referring to where he went?, (in order for the comforter (HIMSELF/his Spirit) to come.)
Is it all about a spotless sacrifice ascending to the Father having to precede the coming Comforter/ Jesus' Holy Spirit coming?
Somebody, untangle this.
not to mention he breathed his Spirit on them before Acts 2 (John 20:22) Did they not receive his Spirit when He said "Receive ye the Holyghost?
Just a token of what was soon to come??? So did they receive his Spirit, or not in John 20:22 ( "the token")?
Theres another one to untangle.
__________________ As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.- Gal. 6:14
The heresy hunters are still with us. Only now, instead of stakes, they use their books and radio programs to destroy those they consider heretics.... I'm concerned that heresy hunting may be turning into leukemia because some cultwatchers seem more intent on destroying parts of the body than healing the body....
"I will not leave you comfortless, I will come back to you" - John 14
If he's not, then is he not speaking out of line in john 14? Do we have 2 comforters?
What did he mean when he said that, if hes not the Comforter?
__________________ As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died.- Gal. 6:14
Jesus said that if he did not go away, then the comforter would not come.
Why did he have to go away physically, for the comforter to come?
and where did he physically go?
Do the scriptures say anything other than going "to the Father", when referring to where he went?, (in order for the comforter (HIMSELF/his Spirit) to come.)
Is it all about a spotless sacrifice ascending to the Father having to precede the coming Comforter/ Jesus' Holy Spirit coming?
Somebody, untangle this.
not to mention he breathed his Spirit on them before Acts 2 (John 20:22) Did they not receive his Spirit when He said "Receive ye the Holyghost?
Just a token of what was soon to come??? So did they receive his Spirit, or not in John 20:22 ( "the token")?
Theres another one to untangle.
It's not that complicated...people have made it something its not. Truth is...God had a son whose name was Jesus, Jesus was exalted having gone through Calvary and coronated at Pentecost.
Jesus is still alive and physically ruling over His kingdom which God promised to David an everlasting kingdom without end. The Holy Spirit which you and I enjoy is given to us "with measure" while we walk on this earth.
The problem with typical OP doctrine is that Jesus is merged with the Father until the Son is non-existent and many are afraid to admit "God has a Son". This is problematic because the "intercessor" is removed and hence many walk in "judgment" not knowing Jesus.
The Holy Spirit is the same spirit which dwelled in Christs' physical body. The difference between Jesus and every man who would follow is that the Father gave the Holy Spirit to Jesus without measure to "testify" that He was the Son of God.
The problem with the "rapture" doctrine is that it isolates Christians from the world. It's a very selfish salvation. The whole thought that "I'm leaving" so I don't need to make the world a better place.
Jesus died for the world, not from the world. We are commanded to do likewise. We are not saved from the world, but for the world. We are saved to change lives. To us has been given the ministry of Reconciliation.
I long for the second coming of Jesus and rapture of the saints. There will be much more desire for this as we enter into the great tribulation. As the world crumbles around us and our faith is tested by fiery persecution amighty outcry will go up in prayer. Come Lord Jesus!
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
Hybrid Mode
