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It is the Intention and Goal of this Ministry to share GOD's Word and to help be a guide to those seeking answers in a World that does'nt seem to care any more. The Subjects below are very controversial in man's way of thinking, but GOD's Word is very clear. This Ministry believes that all Scripture means what it says, and when it is read in that context, it really is pretty clear. It is our Prayer that as you read these articles, that deep in your heart, you will hear the Truth and start on the path back to your Father in Heaven. It truly is his desire and our's, that all turn from the Sin's of the world, and seek Him in everything they do. It really is about a Real Relationship with GOD, and not religion. We think He showed His Love for us on that Roman Cross, 2000 yrs. ago. We hope you agree. It is not always easy to change your way of doing things, and the way you live, but that's the great thing about what JESUS did. He made a way for us to be FORGIVEN, for all that we have done, and then begin a new life with Him. He is that bridge between God and man. That by far is the Greatest Gift ever given, because it will last forever. We hope the articles help you, and encourage you. Use them for bible studies, conversation, or any way that gives Praise and Glory to The Lord. May GOD Bless You.
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The Rapture
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. Wherefore, comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessolonians 4 : 16 - 18
I had been to church many times as a youngster and some in my teen years, and I cannot ever recall hearing about this thing called the Rapture. I believe if I had heard someone talk about it, I would remember, and who knows, I might have wanted to become a Christian and get saved a long time ago. It's as if, it is a great big secret that no one is supposed to know about, and I believe that if GOD put it in His Book, He wants us to read it, and get ready. You don't think, that may'be, satan has anything to do with keeping it quite, do you? Well, all I know is that when my wife and I heard about it, we sat up in our chairs, our eyes got big, our hearts picked up a beat or two, and almost together, we began asking questions. We wanted to know all about it, and the more we found out, the more excited we became. What a Life changing day that was. This is why I want to share this with everyone.
We believe you should know about the most incredible event to come that the world has ever seen, and start getting ready for it. However, there are those that will contradict and deny that such an event will happen. What they fail to understand is, they are actually fulfilling prophecy by thier disbelief. Read 2nd Peter 3 : 3 thru 7 "That there shall come in the last day's scoffers, walking after thier own lusts, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For since the fathers fell asleep,all things continue as they were from the beginning of Creation."I have personally heard people say things just like that. It is very plain that an incredible event is going to take place and I believe this world is very close to seeing it. Some of us are going to be Leaving, and some are going to be Left Behind. That day could be soon.
REMEMBER, We are NOT predicting any dates for this event. The Bible say's " But of that day and hour knoweth no man, not the Angels of heaven, but my Father only." (Matthew 24 : 36 - 42 ). Also, " Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour when the son of man cometh." ( Matthew 25 : 13 ). So if you hear anyone predicting a specific time or day for the Rapture to occur, they don't know what they are talking about. But why do you think Jesus said " Watch therefore "? I think it's because we are supposed to know about this, and watch for it. It is a warning and a prediction. " Behold, I come as a theif. Blessed is he that watcheth. " ( Rev. 16 - 15 ). It's not about when it will happen, but more important, are you ready? That brings us to the statement we heard that night when my brother and sister-in-law said, " All they knew was, they did not want to be Left Behind. " And then we said we did'nt either and what did we have to do? Right then I knew I had better get my act together and start getting right with GOD.
To be quite honest, I was afraid that if the Rapture was to take place at any moment, I knew without a doubt, I would be Left Behind to not only try to live in a world run by the anti-christ, but face the Horror and Devestation of GOD's Judgements upon a world that refused to believe in Him. You might be thinking, Why do I believe it so strongly? Well, in order to believe this, you have to believe that the Bible is telling us the truth and that GOD means everything He say's. For example: Jesus said, " But as the day's of Noah were, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the day's before the FLOOD they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, untill the day that NOAH entered the Ark. And they did not know untill the flood came, and took them all away; So shall the coming of the Son of Man be." ( Matthew 24 : 37-39 ). I believe there really was a world wide flood because the archeological and scientific evidence is everywhere. The world we live in today is a totally different place than it was before the flood. I cover more on this in Seminars and the articles about Creation Evidence, The Flood, The Truth about Grand Canyon, The Mammoths and much more. Anyway, I believe the Flood happened, and the world before the Flood was full of evil much like it is today.
It truly is full of sin, and if you don't believe it, just look around. It is easy to see when we are not blinded by the things of this world. You know, I can just hear what people were saying as NOAH was building the Ark. By the way, did you know It took Noah and his family nearly 100 yrs. to build it. Anyway, I'm sure people were making fun of him, saying he was crazy, and mocking him, just like people do today in different things. Like talking about the Rapture of Believers of JESUS CHRIST. Yes, there are those who don't believe. One man might have told Noah: " I'll believe you Noah when I see it start to rain, another man , I'll believe you when the water is up to my knees, another man, I'll believe when it reaches my waist and not one drop before." The only problem is, the instant the door was shut on the Ark, their destiny was sealed. All the screaming and crying and begging to be saved was too late. The Rapture is similar to Noah in that it will take place suddenly and those who choose not to believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, will be Left Behind. And that will be a time like has never been seen before in all of history.
There is more on this in the article Revelation. The very instant after the Rapture, total chaos will happen. Car's, Truck's, Train's and Airplanes without their Christian drivers or pilots, will become uncontrolled missles of horrible wrecks and devastating crashes that will KILL thousands and thousands of people all over the world. And that is just the beginning. Madness, Rioting, Disease, Hunger, and pure evil will follow. I do not want to see the first 30 seconds of a world like that, and I hope you don't either.
It is our belief here at Love for Christ Ministry that this event could take place at any moment. No other prophecy needs to be fullfilled. We believe in a pre-trib Rapture, which means the believers in Christ won't go through the Tribulation talked about in Revelation. As you read the Scriptures below, think about what they are saying and allow GOD to reveal to your heart the things we have talked about, and I believe you will see the Truth and the Urgency of all these things and have a DEEP desire to get as close to the LORD as you possibly can before it's too late. This is Truly my Prayer my friend. Please don't wait until the door is closed. DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND.
Daniel 12 : 4 ---- "Even to the time of the end . Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." ( This is very true for today. Consider that for all of history, Man has traveled by Horse, Camel, Wagon, Mule, or on Foot for many centuries untill 1900 a.d., and comunication became more than pony express. To go even farther, think what has been accomplished in just the last 50 yrs. Travel to outer space is common, you can talk to or see events around the world in a fraction of a second. The airports are highways are full of people traveling to and fro. ) Daniel was written about 537 b.c. ( 2500 yrs ago. )
Matthew 24 : 14 ---- " And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." ( With T.V. satelites and other forms of comunications, theGospel is being preached all over the world 24/7 in all nations. This was only possible within the last 10 yrs. I think we are in the time foretold in the Bible. )The book of Matthew was written almost 2000 yrs. ago.( 50 or 60 a.d. )
Isaiah 66 : 7 - 8 ---- " Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came,- Who has heard such a thing? Who has seen such a thing? - Shall the earth bring forth in one day? Or shall a nation be born at once? ( Israel's restoration would be quick, like a woman giving birth before the labor pains begin. After nearly 2000 yrs., on May15, 1948, Israel became a Nation again. Fulfilling this very important prophecy before Christ's return. Almost instantly. the Arab's went to war with Israel, and without even an army, Israel amazingly defeated the Arab's and took control. However, they continue to fight with them today because the don't want peace, they want Israel to exist no more and they are doing all they can to accomplish just that. Palestinians call it ( Israeli Occupation ), But GOD gave the land to Israel after Moses led the people out of Egypt, some 3500 yrs. ago, before Palestinians even existed. ) Isaiah was written about 700 b.c, 2700 yrs. ago.
JEREMIAH 16 : 14 - 15 ---- " The days come, saith the Lord, that it shall no more be said, the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israelout of the land of Egypt; that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the North, and from all the lands where he had driven them; and I will bring them again into their land that I gave to their Fathers." ( This is occuring today. The land to the North of Israel is Russia, where thousands of Jews live , But are in the process of returning to Israel today. Many organizations are helping in the process. In fact, they are returning to their land from all over the World. I wonder, How much proof does one need to see that the scriptures are very accurate.) Jeremiah was written about 600 b.c.
Zephaniah 3 : 9 ---- " For then will I return to the people a pure language that they may call upon the name of the Lord. " Since becoming a nation again, Israeli people can also speak the original Hebrew language, mostly among the Rabbi's. No other people can make this claim, especially after 2000 yrs of being scattered all over the world. simply Amazing. ) Zephaniah was written 625 b.c.
Matthew 24 : 4 thru 44 ---- These verses contain what Jesus told the Disciples about the signs of His Return. Please read for yourself.
2nd Timothy 3 : 1 thru 7 ---- " This know also, in the last days, perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, unthankfull, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, highminded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of GOD. " ( This definately describes our world today. How many of these do you see in your life? Jesus can help. ) Timothy was written about 70 a.d.
Titus 2 : 13 ---- " Looking for that Blessed Hope, and the Glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ. " ( This, to me means , Pre - trib Rapture because where is the Blessed Hope of having to live through the tribulation and Judgements of God that will be released on this earth. That is what being saved is all about. Being forgiven of our transgressions against God and being ready to go with Him when He comes to recieve His Church, ( The Rapture ), Thats the Hope of every true believer of Jesus Christ. ) Titus was written in about 65 a.d.
1st Thessalonians 1 : 10 ---- " And to wait for His Son from Heaven, whom He raised from the dead, JESUS, which delivered us from the Wrath to come. " ( This was written after Jesus died and rose again and ascended into Heaven, and they knew then that Jesus has Saved true believers from God's coming Wrath and Judgements. Believers will be with Jesus in Heaven during the 7 yr. tribulation and will not be on the recieving end of GOD's Wrath. ) Thessalonians was written about 51 a.d.
1st Thessalonians 5 : 9 ---- " For God has not appointed us to Wrath, but to obtain Salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. " ( Again, this say's it all. God does'nt want us to go through his Wrath. )
John 3 : 16 thru 18 ---- " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be Saved. He that believes in Him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son Of God. " ( What a powerful and wonderful statement of LOVE, HOPE and FORGIVENESS. This is what it is all about. JESUS. ) John was written about 85 a.d.
Luke 21 : 36 ---- " Watch therefore, and Pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and stand before the SON of MAN. " ( We need to watch and be ready to meet the LORD. This is why we need to tell everyone about this, and the Pastors in the churches need to be talking about it. It is not GLOOM and DOOM, but will be the most EXCITING event ever to behold, for the Believer. ) Luke was written about 60 a.d.
2nd Thessalonians 2 : 7 thru 9 ---- " For the Mystery of iniquity does already work; Only He who now lets will let, untill He be taken out of the way. And then shall that wicked one be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming. Even him, whose coming is after the working of satan with all power and signs and lying wonders. " ( This is about the Holy Spirit being the only thing holding back the evil in the world now. But when the Spirit is removed, then anti-christ will come on the scene. The Spirit of God is in every believer and when the Rapture takes place, nothing but evil will remain on the earth. There will be some saved during the tribulation, but it will be very difficult for them, because they will be hunted down and Killed for thier belief in Christ. And only those who have not heard the Gospel will have a chance. The ones that have heard and refused to accept Jesus as thier Savior will fall into satans hand. ) See next verse.
2nd Thessalonians 2 : 10 thru 12 ---- " And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the Love of the Truth, that they might be Saved. And for this cause God shall send them Strong Delusion, that they should believe a lie. That they all might be Damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. " (This verse is for the ones who have heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ and refused to accept Him and Believe. After the Rapture God will not help those that refused Him when they had the chance. It will be too late then, just like it was when the door of the Ark closed. Only those who believe will be saved. )
It is our hope that this article has been of some help and maybe answered some questions. If you are already a believer, I Hope you are encouraged and excited about the future and that you would share this with others. But if you are not a Christian, and the Truth of the Lord is pulling at your Heart, Then don't wait one more minute to come Home to the Father. He Loves you and does'nt want you to be Left Behind. The choice is yours of course. He does not force himself on any of us. Our Love for him must be real and of our own decision. The Scriptures tell us that you must confess with your own mouth that Jesus died for our Sins, and was buried, and after 3 days rose from the dead and believe with all your heart that Jesus is Lord. Call upon the name of Jesus and you will be saved. Confess all of you sins to him and truly be sorry and ask him into your heart and life and you will be Forgiven. There are no Special or Repetitive words to say. Humble yourself before God and Talk to Him from your heart in true repentance and He will hear you. If you need an example, you might pray something like this.
Father, I now realize just how much I need you. I am so sorry for the things I've done in my Life and I need your forgiveness and Love more than ever. Please Forgive me and come into my Life and be my Lord and Savior. Please Lord, I want to be with you now and forever. Show me how I should Live and I will follow you the rest of my Life. I know that what you did for me on the Cross was the greatest Gift of Love ever. Thank You Jesus, I love you, I need you. Amen.
Dear friend, I hope you have said to the Lord, the words from your heart, because thats the only words that matter. He already knows, whats in our hearts, but when we confess it and repent of our sins ourselves to him, a new and wonderful relationship with Him begins. And it begins with true repentence on our part, and His Forgiveness, Mercy, and Amazing Grace. If you have done this, I want to welcome you Home, God Bless You.
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