Rapture ?

[SherylsShado]

 falconer:  Thanks so much for clarifying, I had totally missed your point mainly because as a Christian...I am so used to the typical stereo-type based remarks that I always feel on the "defense".   Your thoughts were/are appreciated.  I do enjoy your posts you know.  

Everyone else:  I think Heaven will be everything God has said it will be and it will be for those He has said it will be for.  I didn't write the Book, I just believe what it says.  Regarding the rapture, I've heard pastors argue over whether or not it's Biblical or a possible error in translation.  They have differing opinions on whether Christians will be raptured before the Tribulation, mid-way through, or at the end.  (The Tribulation period is NOT referred to as "the end of the world".)  My opinion is if there is a rapture, whenever it should occur (if it even does) then Christians should make sure they are living their lives the way God intended so as to not be left behind and that includes having some concern and compassion for those that clearly aren't ready for it.  I think the "bragging" need to be tossed aside, EVERYONE is only one Jesus away from Hell.  Make Jesus really happy and spend more time being an effective witness, and being kind to others.    I don't believe in the "once you're saved, you're always saved" theory.  It's just my personal thought but I think if a person was sincerely saved in the first place then their life's example would always leave no room for doubt.  

If there is no rapture then so what, my words of advice then is the same for everyone and that would be "prepare to die".   People make plans for every other stage of their life.  Noone is even guaranteed their next breath.  If someone is worried about meeting up with the death angel today, then it's a sure sign their "next-life" plan needs some work.   Jesus is coming--look busy!    

[gaylasue]

Makes me wonder who will miss who more?   Hmmmmmm...   :

   LOL...

    There were MANY interesting people in the Bible and there are MANY interesting Christians...Christians aren't perfect,  they have had some mighty interesting lives which has made for some very interesting testimonies.

Our beliefs are on the same line.  Thank you for the positive posts for the Lord.  Seems like most people only want to jump on the opportunity to bash God and Jesus.  I hope to meet up with you to visit when we get to heaven.

[SherylsShado]

Our beliefs are on the same line.  Thank you for the positive posts for the Lord.  Seems like most people only want to jump on the opportunity to bash God and Jesus.  I hope to meet up with you to visit when we get to heaven.

I look forward to meeting up with you too and it's my hope to meet up with all the others on FC as well.  (Sometimes I can't wait and I think how awesome it would be if FC arranged an annual discount cruise package for a week or something just for ONLY FC members & their families so we could all meet each other but then I see how everyone is "not getting along" on the forums and that cruise thing is probably not a good idea...I think there would probably be quite a few members "missing" before a week was up.  )

[DaWilsonator]

It's coming!! Keep your faith and belief or you will go to Hell!! It will be horrible!! Don't be left behind!!

Lmfao! -facepalm-

[vicogden]

Rapture?  I'm pretty sure that's a late 70's or early 80's tune by Blondie.  Aah Deborah Harry.  Saw her in concert at the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids Iowa around 1980 or '81.  Either she looked really good, or I was really drunk!  Oh, now I remember, it was both    Go Blondie go!

[DanielKorycki]

Rapture?  I'm pretty sure that's a late 70's or early 80's tune by Blondie.  Aah Deborah Harry.  Saw her in concert at the Five Seasons Center in Cedar Rapids Iowa around 1980 or '81.  Either she looked really good, or I was really drunk!  Oh, now I remember, it was both    Go Blondie go!

That is an AWESOME song.