Expecting a Call at Any Moment
Christ’s return is always imminent; we must never cease to watch for it. The first Christians thought it so near that they faced the possibility of Jesus’ return in their lifetime. Paul thinks he too may perhaps be alive when it happens. —Gaston Deluz Many novel theological twists are appearing these days on a variety of subjects, including the timing of the Lord’s return; whether theGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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It astounds me that today 15 years after this article was written even more people than deny and reject the Biblical truth, God’s truth , of the rapture. They appear to be impervious to two facts. The first fact is that there is a crown associated with the correct timing of the rapture and being prepared for it in the prescribed manner. Paul referenced it in 2 Timothy 4:8 and Jesus did so in Revelation 3:11. The naysayers have forfeited their eligibility for this crown. The second fact according to 1 John 5:10 is that those who deny and reject the written testimony of God’s word call God a liar. There is no distinction made between unbelievers and believers on this matter. One would expect unbelievers to call God a liar but one wouldn’t anticipate or expect believers to participate in such behavior