It's the term "harpazo" in Greek and "rapio" in Latin. A convict could not escape out of prison if he was never in prison. There He simply said "day that the Son of Man." The term "Son of Man" is a reference to Himself. We know that there is a multitude of viewpoints and teachings in the world of Bible prophecy. St. Peter Institute for Scripture and Evangelization. The rapture describes the snatching away of the church (Christians). Read this short chapter of 1 Corinthians 12 in the NKJV as a refresher. Arent we worthy to escape, as Born-Again Christians already? J.A. What do you gain? For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. In fact, the exact same thing happens between Revelation chapter 11 and chapter 12even the numbers of the chapters are the same (as Daniel 11&12)! AMEN!!! Each gift is part of the BODY of Christ, equally important to the other part of the body! 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. vs. 31 Jesus just told us what we should not be deceived by, and then what to watch for demonstrating the rapture is near (How can Jesus not know what He is teaching?). When describing the Tribulation in Luke 21, Jesus begins by speaking of the great and miraculous events and signs that will happen throughout the Tribulation. The short answer is that this is how prophecy has been written in the Bible. That means Jesus knew the day and hour of His return. The temple in Jesus time was destroyed exactly as Jesus prophesied it would be. Also, God defines Bible prophecy not just as speaking about predicting the future; It dismantles the perfect knowledge Jesus has as perfect, unlimited God (Colossians 2:9). 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. There are other verses and passages we believe bring out the Rapture as well. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 126. Luke 21:36 is a passage many believers in the rapture will quote, which says, But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man. They believe that this passage is saying that we could escape all of the tribulations spoken of earlier on in Luke 21, which would mean that Luke 21:36 is a reference to a pre-trib rapture. More fascinating is that Revelation 6-7, in its description of the Great Tribulation, also reflects the spirit of Jesus use of the word before (in terms of importance) in Luke 21. [2] As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. The only question you must ask yourself is this: Which idea most fully glorifies Jesus: The idea that His deity was less than perfect. It does not use the word rapture but it does use the word harpagsometha . 1 As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. The truth of the rapture was a mystery that was revealed to us by the Apostle Paul. You can verify our teachings yourself, according to the standards God gave you to use. It is true that somewhere there will two people together and one is taken while the other is left, however, that is not what is spoken of in Matthew 24 because of the context. When Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened", He is speaking of the rapture in the previous passage (Matt 24:29-31) and the fact that the "WWII generation" will not pass away until it happens. In this we find a good example of how to properly determine the timing of different prophetic passages. God always gives a warning or a heads up; a prophecy is never fulfilled completely out of the blue. Yet, believers in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture believe there will be two Second Comings. Speaking to a Jewish Audience. 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! We will add the following: The time period ranges pending our location on the earth on any given day. The more of HIS truth we know, the greater our peace, and our burden to share His Salvation message and prophetic truth with others, so they can be ready. Amen! Please review our Timeline and accompanying video tutorial on our website to see how God chose to present Revelation. Ignoring Jesus teaching, causes us to believe a liewhich is I need to be ready at ALL times for the Rapture.. (Link below in '1. Then He begins a description of the persecution of Tribulation saints in Revelation 6:9, with the description of the fifth seal. His wife Samantha maintains this site as well as their missionary outreaches. Jesus tells us what the Holy Spirit hearsthe Holy Spirit will glorify Christ, receive from Christ and show it to us. Or is this verse associated with the second coming? We are talking meat and potatoes information here, not milk and cookies. The true church, the "born again" believers that make up the body of Christ, is spiritually awake and will have the strength (worthiness) to escape all these things that are going to take place. Christians worry unnecessarily of losing their salvation. After all, aren't we scaring them when we teach them about the rapture and end times. And our faith suffers as a result. We also know of only one other major figure in History who taught the same way. At HisCenter.com, the four of us have been given the gift of UNDERSTANDING Bible Prophecy. 3 And He said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury (poverty) hath cast in all the living (everything) that she had. *THE BACKGROUND OF THE TEXT IS THE TIME OF TRIBULATION. This doesnt make senseunlessitem c. below. Including photos each week from our outreaches and the weekly review. 2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. It is a result of our salvation that we go up in the rapture, which is the way of escape. We must understand the timing of different prophecies by looking at the details in the passages, comparing them to other related prophetic passages, and making sure nothing contradicts any other part of Scripture, as mentioned. Where the Scriptures say onethe Pre-Tribulation Rapture believers say two. First off, Jesus is not only speaking here of the end of the world. Here are fun facts to encourage our 3 second friends and critics to go through the Timeline article and video tutorialAs mentionedprophecy writing skips around. Jesus doesn't actually return to the ground or, as the angel in Acts 1 says, comes in like manner. Mark 13:32, "No One Except The Father Knows? Is the content in our website and in our articles and videos true? Do our teachings and videos agree with other relevant Scriptures on the topics we are covering? . Although this text is usually typically taken to teach the "rapture" of believers to heaven when Christ returns, I tried to show that it teaches no such thing. Jesus was born 2,000 years ago. Escape all these things, then, could be a reference to Gods guiding and protecting hand for His people. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. It refers to the judgment of the Noahic flood where the unbelievers were taken in judgment and the 8 souls were kept safe and dry in the ark (1 Peter 3:20). What's Jesus talking about here? The pattern of Jesus description of the Tribulation in Revelation 6 is exactly the same as in His description of it in Luke 21! The need to be born again through the blood of Christ, asking for the forgiveness of personal sins, and then following Christ daily, reading the Bible, praying for His will in our lives, praying for our family/Pastor/Government and Israel etc., going to church, getting in a Bible study small group, volunteering, donating of our first fruits, are all part of being Christ-like, and a path to being closer to Jesus. Also, God defines Bible prophecy not just as speaking about predicting the future; Bible prophecy is defined as God's ability to speak the future into existence. Systematic Eschatology, search thief found on pages 3, 34, 51 & 74. If I need help understanding prophecy, how do I know it is people like His Center that I should be going to for assistance?. One purpose of the rapture is to give relief from the suffering and persecution after 7 years not to escape the suffering and persecution before it happens. ", http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.php. The more that true Bible prophecy is promoted, the more Jesus Christ will be glorified. His teachings made the Bible clear and easy to understand, and impacted millions of lives. Read full chapter. Obviously we realize it is easy for anyone to claim the gift of understanding prophecy, and the first two questions you may be asking are: Well, how do I know the people at His Center have the gift of understanding prophecy? So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. The only Entity who knew this prophetic truth before it was given to us, was Jesus Himself. The Word of God says that we will have to endure tribulation. The extremely short version requires that we understand the History as to when the words were writtenThe thief in the night is part of the Jewish Culture and the Fall Festivals, and is directly related to how the High Priest would come like a thief to the other Priestsmeaningif the lower Priests were not ready for the arrival of the High Priest, because they were not watching at the right timethose Priests were cast out into the street with only their undergarments (meaning their clothes were taken from them like a thief). I wanted to go into a study on Luke 21: 36 to see if Jesus was really refering to a pre-trib rapture. So, when so many people say that Jesus does not know the day and hour, Biblically speaking, they are not only lessening Jesus' knowledgethey are also lessening Jesus' ability as Creator. As mentioned, we read in the Bible that only 50% of Believers (the overcoming Believers) are raptured, because they were aware of what to watch for, not corrupted, not lost in the blinded Laodicean Church, but praying and watching, at the right time, as Jesus instructed, etc. In Luke 17:36 Jesus gave a prophecy that one day two men will be standing in a field. Thats all we ask. Some believe this means that the Church will be removed from the earth before the judgment of God - Pre-Trib Rapture. We fully recognize from His Word, that He reveals things in His timing and increases knowledge in His timing, especially as we are approaching The End of Days. And so do all other MSS. This is just a poor book and does not teach anythin Many saying, I am Christ; and the time is near (. fill in more details. The answer is no! After all, Jesus just gave information necessary to know when the end is near, and warned us that being caught up in indulgences, drunkenness and cares of this lifeindicates we have not been studying the signs Jesus told us about, and to watch for. Indeed the word continually belongs equally to both watch and pray; and no man is safe, at any time, who does not attend to this advice as literally as possible. Anyone who misses the rapture won't find it interesting, since the grace of God won't be available to help anyone. vs. 14. 12:810, 1 Peter 4:11. 29 and 30 Jesus uses an analogy that is clearly understood. Daniel 12:4. The second coming is quite different from Paul's description of being raptured in Corinthians. Jesus shows us right here that there can be a gap of even 2,000 years that separates the first phrase from the second phrase within a single prophetic sentence. Then He goes back to the beginning of the Tribulation, and describes the persecution of Tribulation saints. According to the law of Moses, if a man died childless, his brother was to have a temporary marital relationship with the widow for the purpose of producing an heir (Deuteronomy 25:5-6). LUKE 21:36. 12:11 tells us, ButtheSpirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.. Therefore, there is a much smaller window of time that Jesus says when to watch. When they now shoot forth (budding), ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. The Timeline Chart gives more vss showing the differences and adding even more clarity. Our danger is, lest the day of death and of judgment should come upon us when we are not prepared. A The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word "about". Then one man will be taken away and the other man will remain. The Day of the Lord. We have already shown this with Jesus words in vs 12, . *IT IS KNOWN AS THE WRATH OF GOD. Though we recommend the book in its entirety. Pray for the Holy Spirit to teach the truth and show what is to come. Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. The Timeline link will help, and has a video tutorial to accompany it. It is highly improbable that the last trump, refers to anything in the gospels either, being that most date the Gospels at later than 50 A.D. 20-24 For our 3 second friends and critics, Jesus says what will happen during a 3 year period of time, during the last half of Daniels 70th week, and just before the return of Christ (7th Trumpet, 7th Vial/Bowl, 3rd Woe). Another Spoiler Alertthe Timeline article with video tutorial give the verses that take place between Luke 21:7-9 and Luke 21:10. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. For we do not know the time or the hour that we may die. During the fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD, chariots and troops of soldiers in their armor were seen running about among the clouds, and surrounding of cities. 40 years, wandered in the wilderness, Joshua 5:6. vs. 33 Jesus tells us that heaven and earth shall pass away: but His words shall never pass away. For our 3 second friends and critics, vss 10-19 take place right after the rapture (vss 12-19, then vss 10-11 according to Jesus). Luke 21:36 ESV. We know the vss related to, He comes like a thief in the night etc., but can such verses contradict Luke 21 and what Jesus just taught us? 7And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? Revelation 5:9 is significant, in that it shows Christians gathered in heaven just after Jesus (the Lamb) takes the End Time scroll from the hand of the Father, and just before the first seal of that End Time scroll is opened. We teach in agreement with Colossians 2:9, that Jesus deity was perfect when he was on the earth. In this post I will address the other standard proof text for the rapture in popular eschatology, namely Matthew 24:37-41 (along with its parallel in Luke 17:35-37). The sheep and goat judgment determines who will be allowed to enter Christ's millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:4-6). The Time of Jacob's Trouble (The Great Tribulation) We only ask that each of us humbly submit ourselves to the Biblical standard that we are all underand pray for the Holy Spirit to teach us all things and show us things to come (John 16:13-15). (Luke 21:36). Then, in Revelation 12-16 it starts over again from the viewpoint of being on earth. We believe, based on these and many other verses, Jesus wants us to know ALL things that He has revealed to us. For example, it is important to notice that in Luke 17:22 we are told that Jesus referred to the "days of the Son of Man," and He did it again in Luke 17:30. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. The term where we get the English "rapture" IS in the Bible. The destruction of the Temple did occur in 70 A.D. That is an historical fact. To understand what God meant by escape lets take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:13. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. So which viewpoint best satisfies the standard of Colossians 2:9? 15) Jesus was talking about the Tribulation Period when He said, "Pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass" (Luke 21:36). GUIDING US INTO ALL TRUTH, THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL SHOW US THINGS TO COME. The Rapture is described primarily in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54. Will apathy or pride prevent the desire to research the information/articles that are presented here? They believe that this passage is saying that we could escape all of the tribulations spoken of earlier on in Luke 21, which would mean that Luke 21:36 is a reference to a pre-trib rapture. | Prophecy in the News. The 50% that are not raptured have a very important role during the End Times and afterwards, as they will be instrumental in fulfilling Scriptural prophecy before and during the 1000 year reign of Christ on earth. Answer (1 of 2): He doesnt the word rapture isnt in the bible. In the King James Version, in 5:9, we read, "And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed US to God by thy blood" The redeemed say this just before the first seal is opened, so that the Tribulation can begin. Luke 21:36New International Version. The evidences from the context, also argue powerfully for a construction which necessarily embraces it, whether expressed or not: We regard it as indubitably genuine.. Everything He has prophesied about the End will also be fulfilled, exactly as He says. If we are going to argue that Satan had a short time left when Jesus was born 2,000 years ago, then there is very little in Gods word that we can be sure of. Amos {3:7} Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. Here are the key facts we have gathered up to this point: Luke 17:37 and Matthew 24:28 indicate that some will be sent to a place where birds will be flying over dead bodies. As always, Geronimo Stilton's adventures are amusing and exciting for younger readers. Luke 21:36 says, Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. The instructions to watch and pray refer to us checking ourselves and making sure that we are ready. Yes, God is gracious, and ultimately we as believers are no longer under condemnation, as Romans 8:1 says. These studies also cover the Rapture (removing the Church from earth to Heaven), the seven year Great Tribulation - concluding with Armageddon - and the return in great power and glory of Judge Jesus Himself. A controversial position we hold is a partial rapture position where only 50% of believers are raptured. ANSWER:Yes, some people do believe that it is speaking of a pre tribulation rapturesome people will be caught away and will not be here on the earth during the great tribulation period. 8 And He said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. The view that Jesus was ignorant of the day and houror the view that Jesus deity was perfect, and that He DID know the day and hour? It is true that when the rapture occurs there will be a separation of believers from unbelievers when we are snatched away from planet earth. However, escaping the tribulations could be a reference to a few other things. When Jesus says He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning and the end (Revelation 1:8 & 11, 21:6 & 13)He has already created everything throughout timebecause HE IS NOT LIMITED! If you go to Revelation 14:13, it tells us there what that means. Jesus never teaches Imminence or the any moment rapture or that from the days of Christ, we should always be ready and watch. The disciples asked where these individuals in vv. Jesus tells us to pray always, that we may be counted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and worthy to stand before the Son of man. ALL things were made by Jesus, and without Jesus, nothing was made. If we ignore Jesus clear teachings, then the end truly will come at any moment for those who ignore Jesus prophetic words. TEXT. He is also speaking of the events leading up to the destruction of the Temple, for the disciples asked Him what the signs would be when the Temple was destroyed (Lk. QUESTION:Mary from Texas had a question about Luke 21:36 where it says, I watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man. Do some people think this is speaking of the rapture? vss. . 30; Lucas 21:25-27) e consequentemente rejeitam tambm a promessa do arrebatamento como escape da grande tribulao para os verdadeiros crentes ( Lucas 21:36; 1 Tessal. The following prophetic vss. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him. However, you will find the teaching. Stay with us briefly for the foundation, before the meat and potatoes. And no human will be swept away up into the clouds to safety. The results of said apathy and pride, limit THE Savior, Jesus Christ. Because if we limit prophecy to only knowing about the futurethen we ignore and disregard God's infinite and unique ability to speak the future into existence. So, the descriptions of the earthly catastrophes, persecutions, and the armies surrounding Jerusalem to destroy it, refer particularly to the destruction of the Temple, which represents the destruction of the world. The best way to view our articles and Q&A. Possibly being caught unaware? And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. vs. 32 UNDERSTAND that, from the timing of Luke 21:7-9, . Luke 21:36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man. Second, Jesus is using before in the sense of saying that the persecution of believers will be at the forefront, or more important, than the other miraculous events and signs of the Tribulation. Do not evaluate those views by the credentials you haveor by the credentials we have. Like this post? He is the author of all the teachings here, and all materials are available free of charge! It distorts the nature of Bible prophecy, by suggesting that prophecy only involves the KNOWLEDGE portion, and completely ignores the PERFORMANCE portion. Luke 21:36 says, "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." The instructions to watch and pray refer to us checking ourselves and making sure that we are ready. Doesnt Luke 21:36 Tell Us We Are Not Going to Go Through the Tribulation? James warns that after the saints pass through a door into heaven, they will come before the Judgment Seat of Christ (James 5:8-9). And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?" 8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. Noah and his family were Overcomers graciously removed, as the Ark rose above the trial/cleansing. Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: vss. We do not figure out the timing of prophetic passages by simply noting the order in which they are found in the text, as shown. At Revelation 6:9, Jesus goes back in time to the beginning of the Tribulation, and tells us about the persecution that will be happening before (in time) the completion of all the events described in Revelation 6:1-8. The key to understanding Luke 21:36 is the word about. 3 "Truly I tell you," he said, "this poor widow has put in more than all the others. Jesus is the Speaker through all Old and New Testament prophecy. To be accounted WORTHY to ESCAPE all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.". There is NO warning, NO series of events, NO . If so, why? Just because Daniel chapter 12 follows chapter 11 in the text, does NOT necessarily mean that the time of fulfillment of Daniel 12s prophecies are after the time of fulfillment in Daniel 11s prophecies. This is particularly problematic since other avenues for proving the imminency of the rapture, whether historical or deductive, have been inconclusive at best. Meanwhile, others will not join them on this journey (Matthew 24:40-41 and Luke 17:34-36). Therefore, when we point out that there is a jump of time between Luke 21:19 and Luke 21:20, for example, we are not proposing a nonsensical, radical way of reading prophecy. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY we can learn HIS timing of His prophecies. Only God/Jesus the Christ, could perform and reveal to us the kind of prophetic truth we find in Luke 21 and in Revelation 6-7. Colossians 2:9, For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, Then Jesus in Luke 4:21 regarding Luke 4:19 and Isaiah 61:2a says, . No, Luke 21:36 is a warning that we should continue to pray, be vigilant about turning away from sin, and try to remain holy. "The one shall be taken, and the other shall be left" (Luke 17:34). At that time, Jesus will return with great power to. First, Jesus is saying that the persecution of believers will occur before the other events of the Tribulation are completed, in terms of chronological time. His truth gives us confidence in His planHis truth will never instill fear in us. In Amos 3:7, God reveals that it is His long-established tradition, or method of operation, to reveal to the affected population what He is going to do prophetically before He does it. Print Email Jesus tells us when to "Look upfor your redemption draweth nigh" in Luke 21 (KJV) But first, three things to cover before we look at the 21st chapter of Lukeand what Jesus said. The following is in response to the initial question and to disprove that Luke 21:20-24 is referring only to the destruction of the Temple, and Jerusalem, in 70 A.D. Jesus tells us to Prayindicates that Jesus is talking to Born-Again Believers, not the unsaved. Both Revelation 4-11 and 12-16 are giving details about the same events, from different perspectives. The rapture wasn't about to happen, but the destruction of Jerusalem, of which He had just spoken, was ( Luke 21:12-24 ). All we ask is that you evaluate our viewpoints on prophecy according to the three solid Biblical criteria that God has given to all of us, the three criteria we just listed above. 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