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RAPTURES ALERTS
Lightening, Thunder and the
Mystery of the Rapture
How can people disappear in an event called the Rapture and yet the
Bible mentions nothing about the world reaction?
WHY? No reaction to what’s happened after so many disappear?
We will changed in a moment in the twinkling of an eye.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Behold, I show you a
mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment,
in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound,
and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Timothy 6:14-16;
That thou keep this commandment without
spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in
His times He shall show who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of
kings and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light
which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to
whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
Is there only one appearance of Jesus?
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Messiah Ben Yosef – The lamb and
suffering servant.
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Messiah Ben David – King of Kings-
public.
John 14:1-2; Let
not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my
Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you.
1 Thessalonians 4:15-17;
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.
Ephesians 1:9-10;
Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His good
pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself: That is the dispensation of the
fullness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both
which are in heaven and which are on earth; even in Him:
Coming = return
Gathering together = a meeting place where
all come together: collect something together in the same location.
To
the general assembly of just men made perfect at the Rapture or gathering
together.
Rapture = Great general assembly. Jewish
tradition has a great general assembly every 7 years where they use a golden
trumpet (not the shofar) The trump of God will sound; the golden trumpet for
the Great Assembly.
2 Timothy 4:1;
I charge thee therefore before God, and the
Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing
and His kingdom;
1 Corinthians 3:11-15;
For other foundation can no man lay
that that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this
foundation god, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's
work shall be made manifest: the day shall declare it, because it shall
be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it
is. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive
a reward. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he
himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
JUDGMENTS
1. The
church directly after the rapture as seen in 1 Cor. 3:11-15 at the Bema in
Heaven .
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Judgment of the Nations at the
beginning of the Millennial Kingdom. (a) Sheep nations = remnant which
survived WITHOUT the mark of the beast and (b) goat nations = Anyone
WITH the mark of the beast.
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Great White Throne at the end of the
Millennium. Rev. 20
CATCHING AWAY (RAPTURE) RETURN TO EARTH (KINGDOM)
Christ remains in the air Christ returns to
earth
Dead are raised to meet Him Dead return to rule with
Him
Living are caught up to meet Him Living return to rule with
Him
We ascend to heavenly Jerusalem We descend to earthly
Jerusalem
We worship in the heavenly Temple We worship in the earthly
Temple
We are judged at the Bema in heaven Others are judged on earth
EARLIER RAPTURES
Enoch: Suddenly disappears, caught up
Elijah: Caught up in chariot of fire 2800 years ago
Jesus: Caught up (500 witnesses) in a cloud
Eye Witnesses who saw Jesus after His ascension:
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Steven saw Him as he was being stoned.
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Saul saw Him and was converted
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John on the Isle of Patmos saw Him and
he wrote Revelation
Matt. 24:43 speaks of the Goodman of the house being watchful… Those
with family member missing will know something has happened. The rest of
the world will not.
Why is peace suddenly taken from the earth?
What would cause total chaos, terror and famine? Would the world know we are
missing?
OR
Will there be something that happens in such a way
that they’ll be so distracted they won’t know for weeks or months who is
missing.
When the catching away (Rapture) takes place
something that is so cataclysmic will happen that will affect the whole
planet within an hour’s time and affect it to such an extent that they’re
not going to know who went in the catching away and who didn’t.
Half the Christians will be left behind. See Matt. 25 and the parable of
the 10 virgins.
Some had knowledge of the Lord but were not serving the Lord and some
had knowledge and a real relationship with the Lord and were serving the
Lord.
An estimated 25% of Christians in the U.S. are really serving the Lord
and are LOOKING FOR HIS COMING.
75% could care less. As long as most have all their creature comforts
and prosperity they don’t want Jesus to come back.
Revelation 6 peace is suddenly taken from the earth.
Revelation 4-22 is all futuristic. It hasn’t happened yet! Is there
anything normal from 4 – 22; any peace?
Daniel 8:25 (antichrist) he shall destroy man
Daniel 9:27 not peace; divide Israel up
Peace not necessarily peace. It is security. Usually it is land issues.
How will the world react to our sudden departure?
LIGHTENING
Satan as lightening fell from heaven. Between Genesis chapter 1 verses 1
and 2 Satan’s fall caused chaos and darkness on the earth.
Matthew 28:3 Jesus countenance as lightening and garments as white as
snow.
Matthew 28:2 Great earthquake happened at the resurrection of Jesus.
Earthquakes are linked to the resurrection of the dead somehow.
Matthew 24:27 As lightening so shall the coming of the son of man be.
HOW LIGHTENING PLAYS A ROLE IN THE RAPTURE
Angels: more like lightening
Light travels at 184,000 miles per second. Travels around the earth 7
times in one second.
Ezekiel 1:14 Light connected to the glory of God.
The scientific, meteorological explanation (clouds)
The earth + (positive) signs and – (negative) signs
Cloud: bottom has – signs
Top of cloud has + signs
To produce lightening + charged particles on top of cloud and – on base
with + on the ground . Negative attracts positive on ground which produces
giant spark (from Osborne’s Guide to the Weather) Ground particles shoot
back up into the clouds and it is called the return stroke. When the
stroke meets in the air it creates a lightening strike.
Positive on ground = Our realm (the saints)
Negative on bottom of clouds = Satan’s realm. He is prince of the power
of the air. (2nd heaven)
Positive on top of the clouds = Jesus realm (third heaven)
Charge of electricity moves the saints (+ particles) to the top of the
cloud. Shout; voice of the archangel and the trump (charge) of God caught up
(return stroke)
Thunder (voice of God) lightening and voices out of God’s throne. Psalm
29:3; Psalm 77:19; Psalm 104:7; Psalm 18:3; Job 40:9; John 12:29 voice from
heaven
Exodus 19: Moses went up: Lord came down: thunder, lightening and dark
clouds.
Lightening comes off Jesus fingers, hits us in the belly (seat of the
spirit) and we are changed in an instant, sucked through any enclosure and
meet the Lord in the air.
What would a world wide lightening strike do? Knock all the power
out! This is a giant Electro Magnetic Pulse.
Peace is suddenly taken from the earth. World will be
in panic, killing each other. Nothing works. Back to the dark ages for weeks
and months or longer. Deut 4:11; 5:22; 1 Sam 2:9; 2 Sam 22:10 Psalm 97:2;
Isaiah 8:22; Zeph. 1:14-16; Isaiah 16:22 darkness covers the earth. Entire
earth goes into complete darkness. Isaiah 13
Coming of the Lord and the EMP Effect
Millions of bodies changed at one time causing
ME
Pulse; atomic reaction. Peace taken from the earth instantly.
This powerful pulse burns out copper wiring and machine components. This
world back to the 1800s
Ezekiel 38 and 39 they are on horseback. No machines work. The hook in
the jaws drawing this great army is starvation. Israel can grow enough food
to feed the world because of their underground springs. This is at the
beginning of the tribulation. This is why weapons are burning for 7 years.
SPACESHIP
A what if scenario
Speed of light time slows down
Destination
Years on ship years
on earth
Closest star 3 yrs 6
mos. 10 years
Alpha Centaury
Center of Milky Way 21 years
50,000 years
Nearest galaxy
Andromeda 28
years 2 million years
Steven Hawkings has studied wormholes, black holes. These exist in space.
If you enter the hole at one end and it is billions of miles long, you exit
instantly. Those who have had death experiences and come back speak of a
TUNNEL. They see a tunnel and see Jesus and a city. Distance matters not!
Credits: This
information based on notes taken from a Perry Stone Sermon.
Perhaps the TV show Stargate and Stargate Atlantis are not so far off.
Maybe that is why so many Christians are attracted to those shows.
Praise the Lord. His return is very near. See you at the other end of
the tunnel.
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"He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall
doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with
him," Psalm 126:6.
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"Watch therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to
escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the
Son of man."
As a reminder, here is God's promise:
"For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive
and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who
are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with
the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in
Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught
up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And
thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with
these words" (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, NKJV).
Let us be hopeful, comforted, and listening for that
glorious shout and trumpet sound!
God bless you,
Jim
7 REASONS WHY WE KNOW WE ARE
LIVING
IN THE END TIMES
From Mannafest: Perry Stone ministry
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Key year: 1948. Israel has to be a
nation.
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No Old Testament prophecy could be
fulfilled until Jerusalem was the capital of Israel.
Prior to the 6 day war of 1967 Jerusalem
was divided. The eastern side was Muslim and was where all the Jewish sacred
sites were. This had to be rectified and WAS during the 1967 6 day war.
Hosea 6:1-3. Holocaust they were torn but now healed on the 3rd
day of the war. 3rd day Jerusalem was under Israeli control.
James 5.
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1967 is the same year as the Charismatic
renewal struck mainline Christians.
God poured out His Spirit on all flesh. (latter rain)
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The Jews had to return to Israel.
Isaiah 11: 11-14. North, south, east and west. Would come on Wings of
Eagles, Isaiah 40:31 (from the south) on the shoulders of the Philistines.
Isaiah 43:5-6. North: Russia: give up see Jeremiah 31:8-11. Started in
the 80s and 90s. Jeremiah 23:7-8.
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Ability to reach the world with the Gospel.
Matthew 24:14. End = the
summary of all things. Can now use satellite, internet, pod casts to
broadcast the gospel. We now have the technology to reach the world with the
Gospel.
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Moving from Empires to Coalitions of
nations. EU 30 nations, Arab emirates, kings of the east, soon to be Ameri-Euro
coalitions of Canada, U.S. and Mexico, Antichrist and his 10 nations.
Revelation 7.
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Merging of Christians and Jews:
Romans 11. Five ways to identify Ephraim (Joseph’s son) who helped produce
the Gentile nations who are multicolored as Joseph’s coat. They would be
dead but found alive (in Christ) and have the ability to interpret dreams,
prophecy. Gentiles would learn the Torah. This is true of charismatic
churches and Pentecostal.
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The prophetic significance of 2008?
Jim Bramlett
Feb
20, 2008 |
Dear friends:
Last night I got a telephone call from fellow watchman Dr. Armando Pardil lo of
New
Mexico. Armando pointed out to me that a Five Doves post in
January pointed to the same date as another post by a different person in
February, both totally independent and using a totally different method and
assumption. Both pointed to the
Day of Atonement, October 8-9, 2008.
Here they are:
Post # 1. Armando reminded me that fellow watchman and mutual friend Dr.
William Zambrano of
Florida had previously called this one to
our attention. On January 9, Ted Porter posted a reply to "TJ's" "A Can't Miss
Calculation" at
http://www.fivedove
s.com/letters/ jan2008/tedp19- 3.htm, with links from "TJ."
It showed how exactly 49 Jewish (360-day) years from the day
Israel
captured the Temple Mount on June 7, 1967 = 49 X 360 = 17640 days, which takes
one to September 22, 23, 2015, the
Day of
Atonement. Now, go back 7 years from the
Day of
Atonement in 2015 and you arrive at the
Day of Atonement
in 2008, October 9. Could this be the beginning of the final
seven years?
The Miracle Six-Day War in 1967 in
Israel
and specifically June 7, 1967 are widely considered to be when the end-time
countdown began. That is when the fig tree,
Israel,
put forth its leaves, and Jesus said when we see this happen we know "He is
near, right at the door," and "this generation" (the generation that sees this)
will not pass away until all comes to pass (Matthew 24:32-34).
If June 7, 1967 was such a historic prophetic marker, then the date derived by
adding seven weeks of years (49 years) to it seems profoundly significant.
Post # 2. On February 15, 2005, Lauren Berns posted a message at
http://www.fivedove
s.com/letters/ feb2008/lauren21 5.htm in which she traces the
120 Jubilees from Adam as allo tted to man and with a link (
http://www.christia n-forum.net/ index.php? showtopic= 16401) reveals an
obscure prophecy by Ezekiel recorded in the Jewish Talmud (Sanh. 97b), all of
which also point to the
Day of Atonement, October 9, 2008. I
find this date agreement with the previously described message remarkable.
Lauren's end-time scenario is unconventional and difficult for me to understand
so far, but her arrival at that specific date is most intriguing.
I do not comprehend what all this may mean. One possibility is that October 9,
2008 may begin the final seven years, or Tribulation, and/or 70th week of
Daniel. If that is true, the rapture could be anytime before that, such
as in the Spring 2008, as many believe. I am not dogmatically saying that and
just mentioning it as a possibility, so save your ammo and use it against the
devil!
Re gardless of how things may play out, the above numbers plus many other world
and
Middle East factors definitely indicate we are in the final
countdown.
So what does Jesus say to do? "When these things begin to happen, look
up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near"
(Luke 21:28, NKJV).
"You, brothers, are not in darkness so that this Day should surprise you
like a thief" (1 Thessalonians 5:4, NIV).
Jim
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The rapture and the destruction
Jim Bramlett
Nov
5, 2007 |
Dear friends:
The correct time of year for the rapture has always been a subject of lively
debate. There are excellent arguments for a Spring rapture, such as at
Pentecost, and also for a Fall rapture, such
as a Trumpets. Personally, I have vacillated back and forth on the subject.
However, I must say that for years I have leaned toward the time of the year
on the Jewish calendar that represents when Noah entered the ark. That is
because Jesus said it would be "as in the days of Noah," a statement that I
believe full of more meaning than most realize. We also know that "the days
of Noah" were before the feast days were given to Moses, so the rapture may
not be on a Jewish feast day as most people believe.
A writer named Ed P. has a fascinating post explaining this at
http://www.fivedove s.com/letters/ nov2007/edp115. htm.
Noah apparently entered the ark on 10 Chesvan, and the flood began on 17
Chesvan. That would have given him a seven-day warning before the flood
began.
For what it's worth, according to the moon-based calendar, in 2007 10
Chesvan falls on November 19. Seven days later is 17 Chesvan, or
November 26. I believe the rapture may be on a 10 Chesvan some year,
and destruction may begin seven days later, just as "in the days of Noah."
Will this be the year? I do not know, but let us hope.
Speaking of destruction, a friend has done an extensive study on the threat
of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack on the U.S. One nuclear air burst
could totally cripple us, knocking out all electricity, electronics, etc.
and making us totally helpless, without food, water, heat, or
communications, and in chaos. In a moment, it would virtually cause us to
cease to be a country. Even our military would be largely disabled, and
there is not a lot we can do about it. We are vulnerable, like a deer in
the headlights.
Some stored items might b buy you a few extra days, if you are not murdered
for them by starving, roving thieves.
Until the other day I never realized how possible, how totally devastating,
and how imminent such an attack may be. See government study and analysis
at
http://www.globalse curity.org/ wmd/library/ congress/ 2004_r/04- 07-22emp.
pdf .
I believe it is the most likely attack scenario against us, and from Iran it
may be very soon. Remember, Iranian President
Ahmadinejad recently stated that we would soon cease to be a
country? And I understand Iran has been practicing for such an air burst
attack. Ahmadinejad wants to create havoc and chaos so his Mahdi dude will
return.
As Jesus exhorted, pray that you will be accounted worthy to escape
the things coming upon the earth and to stand before the Son of Man.
You are made worthy only by His precious blood. Cast yourself totally
on Him and His great sacrifice for you. He is faithful and true.
Those times may soon be upon us.
Jim
I got this post from a member of my group
and thought it was worth including. I have been hearing this stuff for years,
but thought it interesting that it has come up again so recently. B. Fox
astromer_one
wrote:
I was listening to a radio talk show, and the guest was a
representative of the Aetherius Organization.
His comments set off my deception alarm – He indicated that
alien
beings were here to help man transform into the new world
enlightenment. Here is the statement by the speaker that set off
my
flag.
"There is to come a separation of those that accept the gift
that the
visitors are bringing, and are willing to move into the new
world
enlightenment and those that do not choose to accept the plan.
Those
that do not accept the plan are to be moved to another planet
until
they progress to a point where they will accept it."
Well this statement by the guest lays out what I feel will be
the
explanation of the rapture. No better way to explain our
disappearance and lead the remaining sheep to the slaughter.
Here is a link to their movement:
http://www.aetherius.org
I have been hearing this explanation for the past 15 years. No surprise. It
is one of the reasons I have the two websites and wrote the books. If people
know the truth they will not be deceived. I am glad the Holy Spirit set off
your alarm bells and rightly so. It shows you are in the center of His will.
B. Fox
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25% of Americans believe Jesus comes in 2007!
Jim Bramlett
Aug
12, 2007 |
Dear friends:
Below is an updated excerpt from my archives on January 22, 200 7:
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On January 19, 2007, I forwarded an article from the Christian Post,
which quoted a poll that said one in four Americans anticipates the
second coming of Christ in 2007. That's an incredible 25 percent!
Among white evangelical Christians, 46 percent said it's at least
somewhat likely that Jesus will return in 2007....
But I have doubts about the poll. From my associations with Christians,
such poll results seem unlikely.
UNLESS.... UNLESS....
Here is a provocative thought and possibility for you.
In his 1958 book, Life of Christ (page 13), the late Fulton J. Sheen
documented that before Jesus came the first time, there was an expectation
of Him throughout the world. He mentions writings by Tacitus, Seutonius,
Cicero, Virgil, and evidence even in Chinese history. And, of course, we
know the Magi from the East expected Him.
Could all this expectation be merely from circulated copies of the ancient
Hebrew prophecies, or did the Holy Spirit put it on peoples hearts, to
prepare them for His coming?
I suspect both.
If true, the Holy Spirit may be doing the same thing today. Transcending
their rational thought, He may be impressing upon the hearts of many that
Messiah's return is at the door. If the poll is valid (and I am not sure),
25 percent are even saying 2007!
If the Holy Spirit is, indeed, making such a general communication to the
world, it should not surprise us if He speaks specifically to some of
His servants, either directly or through some of His servants,
confirming the general sensing. This makes me think of:
I was
reminded that the nationally respected pastor of one of the largest churches
in my large metropolitan area said recently at a prayer meeting that he
believes "we are on an hour-by-hour schedule of the Lords return." The
words "hour by hour" speak of immediacy.
Keep oil in your lamps. The midnight cry may be near (Matthew 25:1-13).
Remember, not just 25 percent but a full 50 percent of the ten virgins
expected the Bridegroom, but...
At midnight
there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said
unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the
wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but
go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went
to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to
the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins,
saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said, Verily I say unto
you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the
hour wherein the Son of man cometh
(vs. 6-13).
Jim
Dear friends:
Since about 1972 I remember continuous warnings of an imminent economic
collapse or attack on America -- that God's judgment was about to fall.
The first I remember is in the early 1970s when Pat Robertson was just
beginning to build his TV network. He had purchased a TV station in Dallas
"to proclaim the gospel" and went on TV saying that an economic collapse was
imminent, urging everyone to please donate sacrificially and help him pay
for that Dallas station before the crash. I thought it was God speaking, so
I dug down deep and gave sacrificially. The collapse never came, of
course. Sometime later the station was made a part of his personal
commercial empire, then sold for millions, and God only knows what happened
to my money. But I gave it in faith and so I trust that God honored my
effort.
There have been similar warnings just about every year. In 1995, I even
wrote an essay titled "God's Judgment on America." It is still available at
http://choicesforli ving.com/ spirit/part4/ judgement. htm. I still
believe the judgment is coming, but I cannot say when. Maybe after the
rapture. Actually, it is in process now.
This message is written because the last few days the Internet has been full
of dire warnings of imminent terrorist attacks on our cities, probably
nuclear, war, and/or economic collapse.
1. For example, yesterday I received this frantic one:
Friends, late
Friday afternoon August 10, I received an envelope with the outside stamped
"Israel's Attack on Iran's Nuclear Sites is imminent" and Gold will
EXPLODE…. ISRAEL and THE U.S. are set to ATTACK IRAN during Congressional
Recess between Aug 6 and Aug 31. Confirmed by Israeli magazine
"Israel Today" published in Jerusalem and not sold on news stands in
U.S., plus
other overwhelming evidence…. If this is permitted to take place, a nuclear
war may result as China has equipped Iran with nuclear missiles and we have
20,000 naval personnel sitting in the waters in the Persian Gulf and waters
outside that area…. The financial markets will be devastated. We could see
the DOW end up down several thousand points. The war will have a dramatic
impact on Gold upward…. It will be difficult to hide the MASSIVE LOSS OF
NAVAL PERSONNEL.
2. I also
received another frantic one that said:
The credit
crunch based in U.S. real estate deepens and serious news will probably
start to hit in late Sept or October! Europe is suffering from the US real
estate crash that is in process! Get all dollars out of US stock Market and
if possible all real estate! Transfer all investments (including Retirement
Funds) into Gold and silver type commodities that will weather the COMING
WORLD WIDE DEPRESSION!! !
In the past I
have concluded that a lot of such talk comes from America haters -- people who
actually want to see their own nation fall. I think some of these people are
masochistic sickos. However, no doubt the world economy has always been a house
of cards, miraculously held together by God for His purposes. Some of it may
also be fed by disinformation operations of our enemies aimed at gullible
Americans to discourage and depress them. And based on the wording, some of it
is clearly from pathological Bush-haters who want p aint a picture of disaster
and prove that Bush and the NWO are behind it all.
Whichever, the prophets of doom have a poor track record, thankfully.
3. In the past few days there have been intelligence reports based on Internet
terrorist "chatter" that several U.S. cities are about to get hit by nuclear
dirty bombs in the immediate future. The sources of this are suspect, but the
intelligence community and city authorities are on alert.
4. In addition, in his annual New Year predictions, Pat Robertson said there
will be terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2007. See video at
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=TZuk3j9YI4k.
Over the years I have seen so many of these dire warnings, my first reaction was
to yawn and say, "Yeah, right. Here we go again."
However, such warnings always activate my inner prophecy inclinations. There ma
y be something different about 2007.
For example, Shelby Corbitt describes a vision in which she is convinced God
revealed to her that the rapture would definitely be in the summer of 2007. She
believes it will be preceded by a period of disruption and difficulty, to
paraphrase. Summer ends with the autumn equinox on September 23. You can read
her Web site and book at
http://www.2007rapt ure.com . Shelby is so persuaded that she heard from
God that she spent thousands of dollars of her own money to put it all in a book
and has been distributing them free of charge. That is a true test of
conviction and commitment.
Also, Pastor F.M. Riley has written that based on biblical chronology, in which
he is proficient, he believes the rapture will be in 2007. I just discovered
this yesterday. You can read his article at
http://hi s-forever.com/ 2007.pdf .
(Narrowing the rapture to a specific year is not at all unbiblical.)
Will all these things prove to be more gloom-and-doom and prophetic fizzles, or
are they keen insights on what lies immediately ahead? I don't know.
The only thing I do know for sure is that God is totally in charge, that He is
merciful, that His timing on all these things will be perfect, that I am His,
that I dwell in the secret place of the Most High, and that I abide under His
shadow (Psalm 91:1).
In that, I rest totally in His shalom. I urge you to do the same.
Jim
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40, 400, 4,000, etc.
Jim Bramlett
Jul 23, 2007 |
Dear friends:
While meditating on the Word yesterday, I became fascinated again with the
numbers 40 an d 400.
The Bible has many significant uses of the numbers 40 and 400, and also 4,000.
Typically, 40 is a time of testing.
The year 2007 is 40 years from the prophetic Six-Day War, with
Israel miraculously
defeating five powerful Arab armies in only six days and retaking
Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, for the first
time since AD 70. (Luke 21:24.) These past 40 years have surely been a time of
testing for Israel, and in
many ways
Israel has failed. But God's will shall be done.
The year 2007 is also the historic 400th anniversary of the first permanent
English-speaking settlement on the New World, at
Jamestown, the real birth
of America. These past 400 years have also been a time of testing for this
great republic, and in many ways we have failed. But God's will shall be done.
It's fascinating to me and surely significant that this 400 and the above 40
coincide in the same year.
While not exact, the year 2007 is close to the 40th Jubilee Year since Christ's
first coming.
While not exact, the year 2007 is close to 4,000 years since Abraham, the first
Jew and father of the faith.
While not exact, there were about 40 Jubilee years from Abraham to Christ,
While not exact, there were about 4,000 years from Adam to Christ.
Then just this morning, with amazing timing, I discovered that on TV John Hagee
is preaching this week on "2007: The Year of Destiny." I think it will
go on all week. This morning was sort of a primer on the significance of
biblical numbers in general. He mentions some of the above numbers, and also
that 7 is the number of completion. The remainder of the week should be
interesting.
Jim
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The last American President before the rapture?
Jim Bramlett
Jul 22, 2007 |
Dear friends:
Below are three past supernatural experiences by others , previously reported,
that deserve repeating because of their unusual timeliness.
1. This morning a lady reminded me of a September, 2005 post where I
described an unusual e-mail from a reader describing a prophetic experience by
the father of his friend, Charles, a pastor. Charles told him that right about
the time President Bush was elected president, his father had this interesting
experience. The reader said:
"Charles' father, Bob, woke up one night from sleeping. He heard a voice in
another room calling him. Bob asked who it was. Bob said that the voice said,
'This is your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.' Bob then went into the room and
saw and spoke to the Lord. Bob and the Lord communicated by Bob having a
question and Jesus answering the question before Bob could ask it. Charles
mentioned the Lord's ability to answer questions in the 'twinkling of an eye'
after Bob thought of the question.
"One of the questions that Bob had was, 'Will my family and I all be in
Heaven?' Bob has two sons and a wife. The Lord said: 'Yes, all five of
you.'
"Bob replied 'Five?,' not understanding where that number came from since they
had only four in the family. Then Jesus said: 'Your other son, too.'
"At the moment the Lord said that, Bob remembered the baby that his wife had
miscarried years ago. 'He's in Heaven now. He's doing well. You would be
proud of him,' the Lord said. Bob was deeply affected by this because Charles
started crying a little bit as he continued on.
(Bramlett comment: This supernatural knowledge seems to authenticate the
experience.)
"Bob also asked the Lord about a time years ago when he had been diagnosed
with a stomach disease. One day while he was at work outside, a man in a dark
suit and a bald head had appeared all of a sudden and said to him, 'come with
me.' The man then gripped Bob tightly the way you would if you were helping
someone to walk somewhere in a hurry. The man walked him out into a parking lot
and then left. When Bob went back to the doctor later that week, he had been
miraculously healed! Bob asked the Lord if that had been an angel sent to help
him. The Lord confirmed that it had been an angel.
"The Lord also told Bob, 'Tell your friends that I am coming soon. There is a
Christian President now in office. But that's not going to stop me. I am still
coming soon.' Bob took this to mean that Jesus could rapture up the Church
before George W. Bush leaves office."
End
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2. Below is a post on the Five Doves site by Cinda Godfrey that I
shared again recently. The instance happened before the 2000
Presidential election. Cinda reported a Benny Hinn vision the preceding summer
that showed George W. Bush (before he was elected) to be the last American
President.
Cinda was sharing the Benny Hinn vision with a friend who has a daughter, Julie,
now in her mid-30s, who sometimes is able to see things in the future. For
example, in a vision, the daughter saw the Alaskan air crash two days before it
happened, and even drew an exact map where it went down. She tried to warn the
airline but no one took her seriously. She also saw two separate murders in her
hometown days before both happened, but again, no one took her seriously. Cinda
says, "As we were talking yesterday about the conclusion of Election 2000, Julie
told me that she heard the news that George W. Bush had been named the winner
while driving on the expressway with her car. She said she immediately had a
vision of George W. Bush in office while millions of people 'disappeared.
' She said they all vanished into thin air and she couldn't understand the
significance of the vision. When I explained the rapture to her, Julie was so
excited."
What is especially interesting about this experience is that, at the time, Julie
was not a Christian and did not know anything about the rapture! She could not
have conjured it up from some theological predisposition.
The above experience may be very significant because: (1) it was first reported
seven years ago; (2) Julie, the person who claimed the vision, had never heard
of the rapture and thus was not influenced by predisposition; (3) Julie has had
other amazing and accurate prophecy-type insights before; (4) it agreed with
what Benny Hinn reported; (5) the timing lines up with other things pointing to
this year, such as Shelby Corbett.
3. A while back, Rev. Ron Patterson reported to me that because of son
Ronnie Jr.'s disability, a social worker recently made a routine call.
Conversation revealed that she is a serious Christian and also a missionary.
Ron said she seemed very mature in the faith. When she found out about Ronnie
Jr.'s previous supernatural experience and that Ron's major ministry is to
boldly proclaim the Lord's soon return, she broke down in tears. She was
extremely touched and said she knew it, that Jesus is coming soon!
The lady then told about an elderly missionary friend who was dying a few years
ago. Her loved ones were gathered around her, grieving, for her during her
final few moments. But just before she died, the old lady mustered up the
energy to speak up and admonish them, saying, "Don't grieve for me. I'll be
back in six years."
That happened in 2001! My high-tech electronic calculator confirms my
super-rapid mental calculation that 2001+ 6 = 2007!
Ron and I agreed that when they are dying some folks see and hear from the
other side. It's like they have one foot here and one foot in heaven. An M.D.
friend commented and said: "As an internist, I collected stories of near-death
experiences. Not only do the dying frequently see heaven and communicate it back
to earth, but frequently those physically around them and emotionally close to
them are permitted a glimpse also. This story is absolutely credible."
Keep looking up!
Jim
Part 2, rapture
video
Jim
Bramlett
Jul 7,
2007
Dear
friends:
Thanks to reader Karen Cline, Part 2 of the previous rapture video link I sent
you is at
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Xiqoc6HgEUk . This is also only about 10 minutes long.
On Part 2, several more Christian leaders say the rapture is soon (although
post-tribber Pat Robertson only speaks of the Tribulation) .
As a reminder, for your reference, the previous Part 1 is at
http://www.youtube. com/watch?
v=96d-trRsLO8&mode=related&search
These other names in Part 2 include:
Dr. Renald Showers
Dr. Jimmy DeYoung
Jim
http://www.2007rapture.com/
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From 2001: "I'll be back in six years"
Jim Bramlett
Jun 20, 2007 |
Dear friends:
This morning I was reminded of an unusual prophetic event and that it took
place seven years ago. Since seven is a special biblical number,
it seemed good to review it for relevance.
The situation was described by friend Rev. Ron Patterson, about his then-teenage
son, Ronnie, Jr., who has a severe learning disability. Below are Ron's own
words:
"Ronnie was walking his dog Sandy and singing praise to the Lord on a warm
September 2000 day after school. Suddenly, he was in the spirit in the presence
of the Lord. Ronnie saw a huge field of beautiful flowers in heaven, each one
perfect and without flaw. Then he saw a big wall with a large gate made of solid
white pearl columns. On each side, outside the gate, was huge warrior-like angel
about twice the size of a normal man. Ronnie said it took very powerful beings
to open the enormous gate.
"Next, Ronnie saw past the gate into the beautiful city on the other side. Every
building was made of some material that was as clear as pure water . In the
middle of the city, he saw two giant chairs or thrones in an indescribable
throne room. Ronnie could not see clearly the figures on the seats as they were
engulfed in a cloud-like spirit similar to a force field or a glowing mist of
energy.
"Ronnie was absolutely certain by the power and the presence that these were the
thrones of Almighty God, the Father, and Jesus Christ, the Son, surrounded by an
unmistakable manifestation of the Holy Spirit. Ronnie was also amazed at a
smooth, peaceful, beautiful music that seemed to be all over heaven but was most
noticeable in the fields of flowers.
"After seeing all of this, Ronnie for the first time during this experience,
heard a voice speaking directly to him saying, 'Son, look over here.' Ronnie
then saw a long series of horse stables as far as he could see to the right and
to the left made up of individual horse stalls. Each stall contained a
magnificent white horse with angels standing with the horse s as caretakers (one
angel per about 20 horses). The Lord told Ronnie that after He removes His
people from the earth, Jesus will remain with them in heaven a short time and
then lead them back to the earth riding these white horses. He said Jesus will
put an end to all who oppose Him and will establish His kingdom in the earth.
"As the vision concluded, the voice of God continued to speak to Ronnie. The
Lord told Ronnie not to listen to the devil any longer. He said that the devil
had been condemning Ronnie with lies trying to make him believe that Ronnie was
worthless, helpless, without value, and on his way to hell. God told Ronnie that
Ronnie is His child, 'a child of God,' and that He was well pleased with him.
"Next the Lord told Ronnie to stop grieving over being 18 years old and not
being able to drive a car as Ronnie had driven himself almost crazy with
disappointment over this. The Lord said to Ronnie, 'I am coming so soon for
you and my people that there is not enough time for you to drive enough to
justify learning."
Postscript, June 20, 2007:
After 1, 2 and 3 years passed, people began to doubt that Ronnie had truly heard
from the Lord. However, God knew what He was doing. Only God knew that
Ronnie's situation would soon deteriorate to the point where he would not be
able to drive a car.
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June 7, 1967 plus 40 years
Jim Bramlett
May 22, 2007 |
Dear friends:
For what it's worth...
Using a date counter at
http://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html , I have discovered
that there are exactly 40 years times 365 days (rounded) = 14,600 days between
June 7, 1967 when Israel captured Jerusalem for the first time since AD 70, and
Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2007, on the Gentile calendar.
Also, not rounded, using 365.25 days, the count is 14,610 days, which lands on
June 7, 1967, the exact 40th anniversary on the Gentile calendar.
Not sure what it all means but I suspect it is significant on God's calendar.
(Of course, everything is significant on His calendar -- every second of
eternity has a purpose!)
Jim
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"Of that day and hour knoweth no man"?
Jim Bramlett
May 17, 2007 |
Dear friends:
Yesterday I forwarded a person's claim that days after seeking, praying and
weeping, the Lord revealed the soon rapture date. Of course, I do not know
whether or not the date is correct, and I commented, "Based on past experience,
one cannot help being skeptical." So true.
About three people instructed me that it obviously cannot be true because
Jesus said, "But of that day and hour knoweth no man" (Matthew 24:36
KJV), assuming, I suppose, that I had forgotten about that passage. I did not
forget.
If the reported date is not true, and it may not be, I do not believe the reason
will be Matthew 24:36, for reasons stated below from an essay I wrote on the
subject several years ago. From the Scriptures, this should shed light on the
subject.
Jim
________________________________________________
When is
He coming?
Just the question -- when? -- causes some Christians to cringe, protest, or
even scoff! They quickly point out that Jesus said, "But of that day and hour
knoweth no man" (Matthew 24:36 KJV).
Some believers criticize other believers who are seeking God's clues, either
from the Scriptures or by personal revelation. It is interesting that it was
apparently by personal revelation, not Scripture, that many people knew the
exact day of Elijah's rapture (2 Kings 2)! Are there types in the Old
Testament? Do God's principles repeat themselves?
The doubters may mention Paul's words that the day of the Lord will come like "a
thief in the night" (1 Thessalonians 5:2). But many believers have so
misunderstood these verses that they are oblivious to the times, not watching
for the Lord as He commanded, and are often absorbed by the cares of this world
and their own agendas.
As to Matthew 24:36, some scholars point out that Jesus' words here are in the
present tense, addressed to His hearers at the time, and not to those alive at
the end of the age when Daniel's vision would be unsealed (Daniel 12:9). This
would be similar to Matthew 16:20: "Then he warned His disciples not to tell
anyone that He was the Christ." As evidence, many other Scriptures reveal to
us that God will reveal at least the approximately time. (Even if the "day and
hour" restriction is literally valid today, it may be because the Earth is in 24
time zones and always in two different days.)
Jesus also said, "but my Father only" knows, which pins the statement to
His hearers at the time, when Jesus was still on the earth, because surely there
are now no secrets in the Trinity between the Father and the glorified Son, who
are truly One. Also, in context, He seems to be speaking of heaven and earth
passing away (v. 35), not other end-time events.
In addition, Jesus said, "If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come
on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee"
(Revelation 3:3). He is obviously saying that to the one who watches, He will
not come as a thief and that person will know the
hour!
(Hour -- Greek hora -- Strong's 5610; various meanings, including,
"any definite time, point of time, moment."
GOD'S PROMISES OF REVELATION
1. It is clear that Jesus will not come as a "thief in the night" for
watchful believers, because in the very same passage, verse 4, Paul tells us,
"But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this DAY should surprise you
like a thief." If we are trusting in Christ and looking for His coming, Paul
said that even the very DAY does not have to surprise us!
2. Also, Jesus exhorted, "If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come
on thee as a thief" (Revelation 3:3, KJV), obviously saying He will come as
a thief only to those not watching! It is obvious that for those watching, He
will NOT come as a thief.
3. Jesus rebuked those who did not understand the signs of the times in His
day: "O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky, but can ye not
discern the signs of the times" (Matthew 16:3).
4. Of the end of the age, Jesus said, "And when these things begin to
come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth
nigh" (Luke 21:28). He said we would know when it is near!
5. God said, "Surely the sovereign Lord does nothing without
revealing it to His servants the prophets" (Amos 3:7, NIV). God said
"nothing," and He did not exclude Christ's return. I take Him at His word.
6. God not only knows the end from the beginning, He tells us that He makes
it known! "I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what
is still to come." (Isaiah 46:10). He has already made it known! I
personally believe it has been hidden in His Word all along, to be unlocked in
His timing. There is nothing wrong with seeking! No doubt, it pleases God.
7. God said, "I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before
it came to pass I shewed it thee" (Isaiah 48:5, KJV).
8. Jesus said the Holy Spirit "will teach you all things" (John
14:26). He said "all things." Did Jesus make a mistake, forgetting to exclude
when He will return? I don't think so.
9. Friends confide in one another. Abraham was called God's "friend"
(Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23). "And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham
that thing which I do" (Genesis 18:17). Now, because of Jesus' atonement,
we are called friends of God: "I no longer call you servants, because a
servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends"
(Jesus, John 15:15).
10. Ecclesiastes 1:9 says "What has been will be again, what has been done
will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun" (NIV). Many Bible
students believe that ancient events and dating in the Bible are shadows and
clues that foretell the coming of the Lord, even the timing. An example is the
six days of creation, seen as 6,000 years of man's dominion over the earth,
before the return of the Lord and the seventh, or Sabbath Millennium of peace,
with Christ ruling in Jerusalem. According to scholars, we are now at the end
of 6,000 years since Adam
There are other such passages. God clearly promised that we would know at least
approximately when Christ will return, and even "the day" will not surprise us,
as the Holy Spirit reveals through Paul!
In addition, there is ample precedent for God revealing specific times in
advance.
1. He gave Noah advance notice of when the flood would be (Genesis 6,7).
2. He told Abraham how long the Israelites would be in Egypt (Genesis
15:13).
3. As mentioned, He revealed to many the very day of Elijah's rapture (2
Kings 2).
4. He told Jeremiah how long the Babylonian exile would be (Jeremiah
29:10).
5. He told Daniel exactly when Messiah would come the first time (Daniel
9:25-26).
6. Some, including the brilliant Sir Isaac Newton, believe this same
passage holds the key to the timing of His return.
7. There is evidence that the Bible reveals the exact number of years of
"the times of the Gentiles" and the exact span of time to Israel's rebirth in
1948 and the recapture of Jerusalem in 1967.
Obviously, leaving us clueless now would violate God's own established pattern
as revealed in His Word!
Also obviously, we are not left clueless. There are many signs and clues. Let
us remain watchful and ready, and be found doing the Master's work.
Jim
http://rapturealert.blogspot.com/2007/04/when-bad-things-happen.html
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1687360.ece
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"Wake Up, America"
Jim Bramlett
Apr 30, 2007 |
Dear friends:
A must-see video presentation of the mortal dangers immediately facing the U.S.
is t itled "Wake Up, America," and is at
http://usawakeup. org . This is hot!
Coincidentally, in 1994 I wrote a newspaper article also titled, "Wake Up,
America," which won me a prestigious Amy Writing Award. The recognition
was nice, but unfortunately, America didn't wake up. In fact, things have
become worse.
We should be hearing this message from top politicians and the mainstream media,
but we are not, and never will, because it is not "politically correct," a
modern social sickness that may destroy us.
The video very graphically describes two main threats: (1) radical Islam and (2)
out-of-control immigration. Either or both can destroy this country.
Open borders are allowing terrorists to flow through unimpeded. Border control
is almost non-existent. When agents try to do their job, they are persecuted
and thrown into prison. Massive numbers are resigning. Government and both
parties give lip service to the problem but do nothing about it due to politics
and political correctness. This is a scandal of the highest order.
Former CIA director George Tenet said recently that Al Qaeda is already in the
U.S., just waiting for orders. Al Qaeda may be waiting until they have portable
nukes in place so their strike will be devastating and final. According
WorldNetDaily, captured al-Qaida leaders and documents (show) "the plan is
called the 'American Hiroshima' and involves the multiple detonation of nuclear
weapons already smuggled into the U.S. over the Mexican border with the help of
the MS-13 street gang and other organized crime groups."
Such a devastating strike could cripple our economy and bring anarchy throughout
the nation, with no power, no water, no communications, and no food. People
will be killing each other to survive. This is hell on earth may be closer than
most people think.
A study by a top U.S. Senate committee said it is not a matter of "if" but
"when" America will be hit with a nuke or nukes. This study was done years ago
before Islam was revealed as such an imminent threat.
Islamists are now wined and dined at the White House, elected to Congress, and
given preferential treatment in our society, such as in our universities where
Saudi oil money (read that "our gas money") has established propaganda centers
and our young people are being brainwashed. America is in a self-destruct mode,
constructed, aided, and abetted by politicians, academia, and the media. And
they will all go down together into one big heap.
I believe the dangers and warnings in this video will come to full fruition
and reality after the rapture. There was never a more compelling time
than today to get right with God by casting oneself totally on the grace and
mercy of Jesus Christ.
In 1995 I wrote an essay circulated worldwide titled "God's Judgment on
America," in which I described what I saw from a biblical standpoint, including
America in prophecy and where we might fit in. I believe the insights are still
valid and timely. If you are interested, the essay is online at
http://choicesforli ving.com/ spirit/part4/ judgement.
htm .
It appears that judgment is already here, and worse judgment is imminent. I
believe all this and that described in the video are part of God's judgment I
wrote about in 1995. The essay explains why it is probably too late for 2
Chronicles 7:14 to work, as it did not work for Jeremiah.
(Sorry, all you happy time prophets, but this is just the way I see it, and I
believe it is scriptural. God only has promised blessings in store for His
people
le, some in this world, but mostly after they are removed.)
It was painful for me to write this essay because I have always been a very
patriotic person. I spent a 20-year career serving my country in the United
States Air Force. I can still tear up when hearing the Star Spangled Banner or
other patriotic songs. This largely stems from my childhood experience in World
War 2 when my dad was in the infantry, landing at Normandy and fighting through
Europe, and my uncle, whose B-24 bomber unit was one of the first to deploy
overseas, to North Africa. As a young teen, I followed the war news daily and
idolized them and the millions of men and women like them who saved us from
German and Japanese fascism.
Today's troops are no less brave, honorable, and dedicated. They are fighting
radical Islamists who want to kill us, yet the troops are being constantly
undermined by negative, radical, self-seeking political forces in their own
country who even want to put our troops on trial if they are not being "nice
enough" to our enemies. These same negative forces, egged on by the media, also
criticize every action taken by our Commander-in- Chief to protect us and
capture terrorists, and confine them, even with a benevolence toward prisoners
that is historically unprecedented.
Our political and social climate has become so divided, so hateful, so evil, and
so tolerant of evil, that I do not see how modern soldiers can remain motivated
to put their lives on the line each day.
I believe these evil, negative, and radical forces will be left behind at the
rapture to deal with the anarchy, chaos, and destruction. I don't want to be
here.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Jim
JUDGMENT IS COMING!
Issue number 17 March 2007 .... Editor: Alan
Yusko
God's judgment is coming. By all means... pass
this article around! (www.heavensoon.com. com or rapturetoheaven. com)
Acts 17
31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in
righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance
unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Welcome to Issue number 17 of the Judgment is
coming newsletter. May God bless you as you are encouraged and as you eagerly
await the soon return of the Lord Jesus! The signs of impending judgment are all
around us! It is a source of encouragement to the Christian as we know the Lord
Jesus will very soon return!
THE LORD RETURNS AT THE LEAST EXPECTED TIME!
by Alan Yusko
The Lord Jesus will come at a time least
expected! Look at this verse:
Luke 18
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man
cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
This is very interesting because God is actively
fulfilling Bible prophecy and the signs of the soon return of the Lord Jesus can
be easily seen. The real question may be: Who is watching and expecting the Lord
to return?
The above verse clearly warns that many will be
caught off-guard. The Lord will come just as He promised and it will be a sudden
occurrence. Then the question is asked if faith will be found when the Lord
Jesus suddenly comes. The implication is that there will be very little true
saving faith at that time. In this day anyone who can fall away, will fall away.
The Lord warns that true faith will be lacking when He returns. Even though the
signs are all around us, it will be a surprise to many! Would you want to be
walking faithfully before the Lord Jesus if He were to return today?
Here are a few signs pointing to the nearness of
the Lord's return:
- rejection of Godly morals. Immorality, adultery, sodomy, and the breakup of
marriage and the family are worldwide problems.
- The Bible is increasingly becoming "hate"
literature by those who reject the Lord Jesus and the narrow way of salvation.
The Lord Jesus said He was the only way to be saved. See below:
John 14
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.
By making this claim the Lord Jesus also implies
that all other so-called paths lead to death and hell! This greatly angers lost
people who want to worship a god on their terms. Lost people want a false god so
they can have their religion and enjoy their sin at the same time! This is what
the false religion of the 12 step A.A. programs do. They define their false god.
Then they define their morality that will please their false god. Hell will be
full with many such people. But the problem with the Bible is the fact that the
Lord Jesus is the ONLY way to be saved. Only the Lord Jesus and no other
pathway! This angers the lost people of the world who want to have a god of
their own making on their own terms. They do not want the Biblical plan of
salvation.
- Drastic increase in natural disasters. There
are record breaking destructive storms, terrible earthquakes, hurricanes,
tornadoes and other disasters that are warning the world of impending Divine
judgment
- Israel is back in the land and is a thorn in
the side of the world.
Zech 12
1 The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which
stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and
formeth the spirit of man within him.
2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round
about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.
There can be no permanent and lasting peace in
the Middle East until the Lord Jesus returns to setup His 1000 year Kingdom
after the battle of Armageddon.
- Parting of the land of Israel brings judgment
to the world. Since 1948 the nations of the world have been parting the land of
Israel. When Israel became a nation in 1948 they only received a small portion
of land that was promised to them. This was a parting of the land and as a
result of the bad treatment of the Jews and Israel by Britain, they lost their
glorious British empire. More recently, the land of Israel has been parted and
given back to the Arabs (Oslo agreement). All this angers the Lord for this sin.
I expect the sin of parting the land of Israel to continue into the reign of the
antichrist. This sin has never been done to the land of Israel before 1948.
These are unique days as this sin will cause the Lord to judge the entire world.
See below
Joel 3
2 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of
Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage
Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land.
- Rise of the occult. The religion of the kingdom
of the antichrist will be occult based. This is why the Bible is rejected and
all forms of occultism are being promoted. Books like the occult Harry Potter,
Lord of the Rings, and the Satanic Narnia desensitize people to Biblical truths
and lead them into Satan's occult world. Rock and roll music is also a popular
and addictive pathway to the occult. Sadly, all this evil has also made it into
the churches!
There are more signs of the nearness of the
Lord's return but the above is a good overview.
Many hope for a big delay of the second coming as
they do not want the Lord Jesus to return in their lifetime. This is why many
say things like:
- I hope He doesn't return
- It won't happen in my lifetime - maybe 50-100 years
Keep this point in your mind. There are many
people who do not want the Lord Jesus to return. Their hearts are still focused
upon earthly things and they do not want the Lord Jesus to return in their
lifetime and disturb their plans.
Others mock the return of the Lord and call
Christians "escapists" etc. The mockers also tend to reject the Bible. A good
example would be the atheist who mocks the Word of God. Of course such a person
would mock the soon return of the Lord Jesus. Other mockers do not rightly
divide the Word of Truth, the Bible. These are the anti pre-trib people who by
their rejection and mockery of the rapture also show they reject the eternal
promises of God to Israel through Abraham, Issac, and Jacob.
FALLING AWAY
We are living in great days of apostasy. False
teachers prosper and get rich from those who have accepted Satan's lie not to
judge evil and reject it. These are days where anyone who can fall away will
fall away. God is separating the true believer from the false ones. Even
churches are falling away. Here are some signs of either a church or an
individual falling away from God:
Signs of falling into apostasy:
- acceptance of the purpose driven lies
- rock music
- perverted Bible versions based on corrupt manuscripts (stick with the KJV)
- occultism via Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Narnia, yoga etc.
- psychology which denies the sufficiency of the Word of God. Sin is replaced by
concepts of self esteem.
- rejection of sound Biblical doctrine and believing the lie that sound doctrine
is divisive.
- refusal to judge between good and evil and putting down those who do.
- claiming the Lord Jesus is NOT the only to be saved
Churches are falling away in these last days. How
much faith will the Lord find when He returns to rapture home His people? I am
quite sure that afte |