Birth of Christ and Rapture teaching      

 

 

Here is a teaching which features the four chapters dealing with the birth story of our Lord Jesus in the following four chapters: Matthew 1 and 2 and Luke 1 and 2 and then this teaching and presentation then goes on to tell of when Jesus comes back to take His bride from the earth in an event known as the rapture which is very shortly coming so be ready for it. First up is the birth story of Jesus

Matthew chapter 1 first lists the genealogy of Jesus and then while Joseph was contemplating divorcing Mary and angel comes to him and tells her to marry her and that she carried a son, whose name was to be Jesus, which he Joseph did

(Matthew 1:1)  The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

 

(Matthew 1:2)  Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

 

(Matthew 1:3)  And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

 

(Matthew 1:4)  And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

 

(Matthew 1:5)  And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

 

(Matthew 1:6)  And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

 

(Matthew 1:7)  And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

 

(Matthew 1:8)  And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

 

(Matthew 1:9)  And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

 

(Matthew 1:10)  And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

 

(Matthew 1:11)  And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

 

(Matthew 1:12)  And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

 

(Matthew 1:13)  And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

 

(Matthew 1:14)  And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

 

(Matthew 1:15)  And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

 

(Matthew 1:16)  And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

 

(Matthew 1:17)  So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

 

(Matthew 1:18)  Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

 

(Matthew 1:19)  Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

 

(Matthew 1:20)  But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

 

(Matthew 1:21)  And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

 

(Matthew 1:22)  Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

 

(Matthew 1:23)  Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

 

(Matthew 1:24)  Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

 

(Matthew 1:25)  And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

 

Matthew chapter 2 then goes on to related the story of the wise men bringing gifts to Jesus, then going their ways, and Herod seeking to kill Jesus which forced the family to flee, and then they would return to Nazareth where Jesus would grow up

(Matthew 2:1)  Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

 

(Matthew 2:2)  Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

 

(Matthew 2:3)  When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

 

(Matthew 2:4)  And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

 

(Matthew 2:5)  And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

 

(Matthew 2:6)  And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

 

(Matthew 2:7)  Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

 

(Matthew 2:8)  And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

 

(Matthew 2:9)  When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

 

(Matthew 2:10)  When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

 

(Matthew 2:11)  And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

 

(Matthew 2:12)  And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

 

(Matthew 2:13)  And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

 

(Matthew 2:14)  When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

 

(Matthew 2:15)  And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

 

(Matthew 2:16)  Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

 

(Matthew 2:17)  Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

 

(Matthew 2:18)  In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

 

(Matthew 2:19)  But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

 

(Matthew 2:20)  Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.

 

(Matthew 2:21)  And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

 

(Matthew 2:22)  But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

 

(Matthew 2:23)  And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

 

Luke chapter 1 deals with the angels making rounds announcing the births of both John the Baptist and Jesus and all the tales to go with them, the interaction of their respective mothers and more also prophecy spoken of Jesus. Mary praises the Lord with her Magnificat in this chapter as well

(Luke 1:1)  Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

 

(Luke 1:2)  Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

 

(Luke 1:3)  It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

 

(Luke 1:4)  That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

 

(Luke 1:5)  There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

 

(Luke 1:6)  And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

 

(Luke 1:7)  And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

 

(Luke 1:8)  And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

 

(Luke 1:9)  According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

 

(Luke 1:10)  And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

 

(Luke 1:11)  And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

 

(Luke 1:12)  And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

 

(Luke 1:13)  But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

 

(Luke 1:14)  And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

 

(Luke 1:15)  For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

 

(Luke 1:16)  And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

 

(Luke 1:17)  And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

 

(Luke 1:18)  And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

 

(Luke 1:19)  And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

 

(Luke 1:20)  And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

 

(Luke 1:21)  And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

 

(Luke 1:22)  And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

 

(Luke 1:23)  And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

 

(Luke 1:24)  And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

 

(Luke 1:25)  Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

 

(Luke 1:26)  And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

 

(Luke 1:27)  To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

 

(Luke 1:28)  And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

 

(Luke 1:29)  And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

 

(Luke 1:30)  And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

 

(Luke 1:31)  And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

 

(Luke 1:32)  He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

 

(Luke 1:33)  And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

 

(Luke 1:34)  Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

 

(Luke 1:35)  And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

 

(Luke 1:36)  And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

 

(Luke 1:37)  For with God nothing shall be impossible.

 

(Luke 1:38)  And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

 

(Luke 1:39)  And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

 

(Luke 1:40)  And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

 

(Luke 1:41)  And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:

 

(Luke 1:42)  And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

 

(Luke 1:43)  And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

 

(Luke 1:44)  For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

 

(Luke 1:45)  And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

 

(Luke 1:46)  And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

 

(Luke 1:47)  And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

 

(Luke 1:48)  For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

 

(Luke 1:49)  For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

 

(Luke 1:50)  And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

 

(Luke 1:51)  He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

 

(Luke 1:52)  He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

 

(Luke 1:53)  He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

 

(Luke 1:54)  He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

 

(Luke 1:55)  As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

 

(Luke 1:56)  And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

 

(Luke 1:57)  Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

 

(Luke 1:58)  And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

 

(Luke 1:59)  And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

 

(Luke 1:60)  And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

 

(Luke 1:61)  And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

 

(Luke 1:62)  And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

 

(Luke 1:63)  And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

 

(Luke 1:64)  And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

 

(Luke 1:65)  And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

 

(Luke 1:66)  And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

 

(Luke 1:67)  And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

 

(Luke 1:68)  Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

 

(Luke 1:69)  And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

 

(Luke 1:70)  As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

 

(Luke 1:71)  That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

 

(Luke 1:72)  To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

 

(Luke 1:73)  The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

 

(Luke 1:74)  That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

 

(Luke 1:75)  In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

 

(Luke 1:76)  And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

 

(Luke 1:77)  To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

 

(Luke 1:78)  Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

 

(Luke 1:79)  To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

 

(Luke 1:80)  And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

 

Luke chapter 2 gives the details of His birth in a manger and the angels worshipping and announcing the birth and the visits of Jesus by shepherds, and also some prophecies concerning Jesus. It ends with the encounter where Jesus is in the temple at 12.

(Luke 2:1)  And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

 

(Luke 2:2)  (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

 

(Luke 2:3)  And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

 

(Luke 2:4)  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

 

(Luke 2:5)  To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

 

(Luke 2:6)  And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

 

(Luke 2:7)  And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

 

(Luke 2:8)  And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

 

(Luke 2:9)  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

 

(Luke 2:10)  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

 

(Luke 2:11)  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

 

(Luke 2:12)  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

 

(Luke 2:13)  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

 

(Luke 2:14)  Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

 

(Luke 2:15)  And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

 

(Luke 2:16)  And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

 

(Luke 2:17)  And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

 

(Luke 2:18)  And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

 

(Luke 2:19)  But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

 

(Luke 2:20)  And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

 

(Luke 2:21)  And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

 

(Luke 2:22)  And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

 

(Luke 2:23)  (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

 

(Luke 2:24)  And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

 

(Luke 2:25)  And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

 

(Luke 2:26)  And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

 

(Luke 2:27)  And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

 

(Luke 2:28)  Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

 

(Luke 2:29)  Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

 

(Luke 2:30)  For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

 

(Luke 2:31)  Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

 

(Luke 2:32)  A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

 

(Luke 2:33)  And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

 

(Luke 2:34)  And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

 

(Luke 2:35)  (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

 

(Luke 2:36)  And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

 

(Luke 2:37)  And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

 

(Luke 2:38)  And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

 

(Luke 2:39)  And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

 

(Luke 2:40)  And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

 

(Luke 2:41)  Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

 

(Luke 2:42)  And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

 

(Luke 2:43)  And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

 

(Luke 2:44)  But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

 

(Luke 2:45)  And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

 

(Luke 2:46)  And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

 

(Luke 2:47)  And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

 

(Luke 2:48)  And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

 

(Luke 2:49)  And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

 

(Luke 2:50)  And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

 

(Luke 2:51)  And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

 

(Luke 2:52)  And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

 

Here now is some more information, teaching and prophecies on the rapture. I do not want people to be ignorant and I certainly don’t want people to find themselves missing the rapture at all.

Here are some new updated thoughts on December 21, 2013. The day of the rapture is soon upon us and before any can imagine. Whether or not there is a final harvest of souls (I hope there indeed is one, I want all to have a chance to hear the gospel) beforehand, and I sense that this revival/ awakening may be already starting up abroad but not in America where there is seemingly a systematic push to make people leave God and not draw nearer as they ought to in the media, education and entertainment and many of the churches do not seem to care anymore about it or outreaches for that matter but have become seeker sensitive, interested in tickling hearers ears rather than risking driving them off by presenting a message designed to bring the members to repentance and forgiveness from Christ for their evils, and Jesus to set them free. However one good sign as that here at New Life Bible college in the fall of 2013 there is a powerful hunger for God’s word and teaching, as well as worship, and much stronger than I have seen anywhere before including here at New Life Summer 2010. I am praying God is behind this and using this to raise up His people for a soon to come American revival! While I am sure this will hit resistance and likely persecution, the country can sure use this revival, and I pray that God would use such to wake up many who would otherwise have missed the rapture and been faced with living the tribulation period, which will be more terrible than anything that you can imagine.

I again present the message for to all of you to wake up and return to Jesus before it is too late and you find yourself missing the rapture and being left behind. Only Jesus can save and He wants you to be along in the rapture when it happens and it cannot be far from now. Here are the five types of people around nowadays:

Towards the end of prayer this morning, December 15, 2013 at church just before the service itself was to begin, I heard two audibles from God , both the trump of God blown by the angel, and the Lord Himself shouting out “COME UP HITHER”. This audible of the trumpet especially (and the shout as well) happened several different times so that as a result I felt like the rapture again would happen right then and there while I was at prayer and as a result the church service would not happen. Then I realized it was just the Lord again speaking to me in His way and wanting to remind everyone that the rapture IS VERY CLOSE at hand and to be ready for this rapture, praying to the Holy Spirit for guidance and all. I really honestly believe the rapture is really close for I have been getting so MANY messages in various forms to share from the Lord through visions, audibles, the Holy Spirit and even being taken up into heaven one time. When the rapture really happens there will be only ONE trumpet blast and shouting- this was just a relayed message to me to share and may have been repeated to get my attention and to make the point emphatically so there IS NO doubt or mistaking it.

Here are the scriptures relating to the coming rapture:

First up in this is 1 Corinthians chapter 15 speaking of the rapture and how we must all be changed and made incorruptible and how death is then swallowed up in victory

(1 Corinthians 15:50)  Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

 

(1 Corinthians 15:51)  Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

 

(1 Corinthians 15:52)  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 Corinthians 15:53)  For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

 

(1 Corinthians 15:54)  So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

 

(1 Corinthians 15:55)  O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

 

(1 Corinthians 15:56)  The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

 

(1 Corinthians 15:57)  But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

(1 Corinthians 15:58)  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

 

Here are the six verses in 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 that deal with the rapture and how it will work and the dead rise first and how that we which are alive will be caught up(raptured) to meet them in the air.

(1 Thessalonians 4:13)  But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

 

(1 Thessalonians 4:14)  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

 

(1 Thessalonians 4:15)  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.

 

(1 Thessalonians 4:16)  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:

 

(1 Thessalonians 4:17)  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.

 

(1 Thessalonians 4:18)  Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

 

Here is more from today and earlier about the coming rapture

December 15, 2013 early AM The Lord again wants me to say that we are on borrowed time as far as the rapture coming, it can come any time and any day now so be prepared and repent of anything the Holy Spirit brings to mind (please ask) or risk missing it, and the church age only continues due to Jesus’ continual intercessions at the throne for more time to be given for the gospel message to get out to all the world that His death is not in vain and also for the wicked people of the western world who have forsaken the truth, in nations like the United States, Canada and the world to repent of this backsliding and come back to Him before it is too LATE and they find themselves missing the rapture and being left behind. The Lord is sick of the seeker sensitive churches and individuals who are very common in these places. The Lord took pains to let me hear vomiting this morning, fairly intense then spoke and said to me that this is what HE WILL DO to the Laodicean church which is widespread and rampant in the US, far too many churches are in this condition, and believers as well. I do not know if this vomiting was an audible sound from the Lord for this message or someone was sick in the next room over. The Lord then stressed that He is seven times, or more aptly seventy times seven times as sick as any person was who might have been vomiting and WILL VOMIT the Laodicean church and individuals out that much more intensely UNLESS THEY REPENT of this condition, and I URGE any who are convicted to REPENT NOW. This means that they will MISS THE RAPTURE and be left behind to face the chaos afterwards and the seven year tribulation period. I am extremely concerned that Satan will get to these people and lie to them and many will fall completely away from the faith, angry at God for missing the rapture themselves for their own condition but believing a lie of Satan, and getting angry with God for being left out. I am also sure that many will also repent for there will be a lot of these martyred during the tribulation period.

 This condition of lukewarmness often happens when churches put out messages which tickle the ears of the people and make them happy, rather than bringing conviction and either driving the people away for, what the Lord hopes for, bringing them all streaming to the altar to repent of their sins and seek deliverance from strongholds and demonic possessions as well as to be healed of all their sicknesses. Too many churches are more interested in their offerings than giving strong messages intended to bring people to repentance, which is sad. Had the churches been better most likely everyone would have heard the gospel and the rapture would have taken place.

I am now going to share some relevant scripture to the above message

First here are the warnings against the way people are today, the condition of the church, and the love of money all of which Paul prophesied accurately in his epistles to Timothy:

In these first verses in 1 Timothy chapter 4 also speak of how people often today sear their consciousness and become hard due to their evils

(1 Timothy 4:1)  Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

 

(1 Timothy 4:2)  Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

 

(1 Timothy 4:3)  Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

 

These 8 verses in 1 Timothy 6 speak of peoples’ greed today and also much of the false teaching going on

(1 Timothy 6:3)  If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

 

(1 Timothy 6:4)  He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

 

(1 Timothy 6:5)  Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

 

(1 Timothy 6:6)  But godliness with contentment is great gain.

 

(1 Timothy 6:7)  For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

 

(1 Timothy 6:8)  And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

 

(1 Timothy 6:9)  But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

 

(1 Timothy 6:10)  For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

 

2 Timothy chapter 3 also speaks well of how people are becoming in these last days, too in these verses:

(2 Timothy 3:1)  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

 

(2 Timothy 3:2)  For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

 

(2 Timothy 3:3)  Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

 

(2 Timothy 3:4)  Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

 

(2 Timothy 3:5)  Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

 

(2 Timothy 3:6)  For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

 

(2 Timothy 3:7)  Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

 

(2 Timothy 3:8)  Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

 

(2 Timothy 3:9)  But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

 

These two verses also speak of how people will turn their ears to false teachings and such.

(2 Timothy 4:3)  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

 

(2 Timothy 4:4)  And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

In Hebrews chapter 10 here are exhortations of the last days to avoid willful sin and not forsake assembly together but help build and encourage one another by good works

(Hebrews 10:22)  Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

 

(Hebrews 10:23)  Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

 

(Hebrews 10:24)  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

 

(Hebrews 10:25)  Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

 

(Hebrews 10:26)  For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

 

(Hebrews 10:27)  But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

 

(Hebrews 10:28)  He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

 

(Hebrews 10:29)  Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

 

(Hebrews 10:30)  For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.

 

(Hebrews 10:31)  It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

 

Lastly here is the warning intended for the Laodicean church in Revelation which warns that they WILL be spewed out (missing the rapture as a result): again I remind all to say that the sound of vomiting I heard this AM is what WILL HAPPEN to all lukewarm believers and churches UNLESS YOU REPENT OF YOUR LUKEWARM CONDITION. Please do it now. I cannot stress enough how important this is!!

This is the church of Laodicea, whom are lukewarm, and Jesus hates that, is very much sickened and nauseated by any lukewarmness and moreso than any person can be sick of anything, and encourages them to repent of this lukewarm nature or be spit out of His mouth but He does give the promise that any overcomers will be able to set with Jesus on His throne, too

(Revelation 3:14)  And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

 

(Revelation 3:15)  I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.

 

(Revelation 3:16)  So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

 

(Revelation 3:17)  Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

 

(Revelation 3:18)  I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

 

(Revelation 3:19)  As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

 

(Revelation 3:20)  Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

 

(Revelation 3:21)  To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

 

(Revelation 3:22)  He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

 

Here now are more prophecies and information concerning the coming rapture:

I honestly believe God has been showing me recently that the rapture is coming sooner and not later as some believe, but we cannot predict the day or the hour but we are to keep doing our part, keeping a good relationship with Him and winning souls until God the Father tells the angels to blow the trumpet and sends Jesus to gather up His children to Him, and so I am adding a presentation with more information on the rapture and end times, for the day of the Lord’s coming will be as a thief in the night and it is necessary for all to be prepared for this always.

Now is a good time to draw near to the Lord and be reading His word, forgiving ALL offenses done against you, asking for God and or others help if need be for I sense Satan is holding many in the bonds of unforgiveness, and more, for I have gotten together a number of prophetic messages both of my own- by dreams and more and from other sources. I do not want anyone to miss this coming rapture for earth will be hell during the tribulation period so now I present information on the rapture and events related below:

 

ARE ALL CHRISTIANS GOING IN THE RAPTURE???

ARE YOU SURE YOU ARE READY???

This seems to be one of the hot topics on 5 Doves recently, so I feel it is time that I forward one of my tracts that I wrote about 12 years ago, with several hundred thousand in circulation. For those of you who believe that ALL Christians will be taken in the Rapture, I hope and pray that you are right. On the other hand, if one believes that way, and feels no need to change his backslidden, lukewarm, compromising, unwatchful, worldly, or fence-straddling ways, WOE BE UNTO HIM, if he suddenly finds the Rapture happened and he was left behind.


Isn't it much safer to get as close to the Lord as we can in these VERY LAST DAYS? Is there any negative in doing that??? It is much safer and wiser to believe that all Christians are NOT going in the Rapture. Not only safer and wiser, but I believe MORE SCRIPTURAL, also. Following is the tract that I wrote:


Are All Christians going in the Rapture? If, at some point in your life, you have asked Jesus Christ into your life to become your personal Lord and Saviour, does this GUARANTEE that you are going in the Rapture? All signs point to the END OF THE AGE VERY SOON, SO THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION YOU COULD ASK YOURSELF IS, "AM I READY FOR THE RAPTURE?"



Before we go any further, let's clarify what the RAPTURE is. I Thessalonians 4:16-17 says, "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 will 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."



The Rapture is the GREAT ESCAPE from the horrendous Tribulation period that is SOON to come on ALL THE WORLD! It is for a body of born-again believers in Jesus Christ. The question is IS THE RAPTURE FOR ALL CHRISTIANS?



It is probably safe to say that a majority of Chlristians reading this tract would say "YES". We are NOT addressing the issue of salvation, or "once saved, always saved," or "eternal security". For those of you who answered "Yes", CAN YOU FIND EVEN ONE SCRIPTURE THAT GUARANTEES THAT ALL CHRISTIANS ARE GOING IN THE RAPTURE? Scripture points to the fact that all will NOT be making it to the rapture.



Just because you have always believed something, or your Pastor believes it, or your church teaches it, DOES NOT MAKE IT TRUE! IT MUST BE BASED ON THE WORD OF GOD! It is our fervent desire that ALL CHRISTIANS are going in the Rapture. If ALL CHRISTIANS are going in the Rapture, we have lost nothing by drawing closer to the Lord to prepare for His Soon Return. If, on the other hand, we have a false sense of security regarding our readiness for the Rapture, and we ignore the Lord's warnings to GET OUR HEARTS RIGHT WITH HIM BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, we have a TREMENDOUS amount to lose. Just read the Book of Revelation!



"Lord, your Word is awesome. Lord, your Word is powerful. Lord, your Word is sharper than any two-edged sword. Lord, use the convicting power of the word of the Living God and the convicting power of your mighty Holy Spirit to reveal to every one of us the Truth from your Word. If the message of this tract is not true, then cause it to have no effect on the hearts of those reading it. If, however, the message from your Word IS true, we ask you to release an outpouring of your Holy Spirit on Christians everywhere. For those who are not spiritually ready, cut to the very bottom of their heart and REMOVE THAT FALSE SENSE OF SECUITTY IN THE NAME OF JESUS! AMEN."



Your opinion, and my opinion, do not matter. What you have been taught does not matter. WHAT DOES THE WORD OF GOD SAY? This is ALL that really matters. The remainder of this tract will be WARNINGS DIRECTLY FROM THE WORD OF GOD CONCERNING YOUR READINESS FOR THE RAPTURE! (If YOU are ready, that's wonderful, but how about your family, your friends, and those who sit in the church pews around you?)



In Luke 21, the whole chapter is discussing the End of the Age and the Second Coming of Christ. In verses 34-36, JESUS GIVES AN OMINOUS WARNING TO ALL CHRISTIANS, "and TAKE HEED TO YOURSELVES, lest at any time YOUR HEARTS be over-charged with surfeiting (partying), and drunkenness, AND CARES OF THIS LIFE, and so THAT DAY COME UPON YOU UNAWARES. For as a snare (trap) shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 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 (Jesus)."



If ALL Christians were going to take part in this GREAT ESCAPE, WHY WOULD JESUS GIVE SUCH A STERN AND OMINOUS WARNING TO THE END-TIME CHRISTIAN??? This is DEFINITELY a very PERSONAL WARNING for each of us. The subject matter can be nothing but the Tribulation hour and the Rapture. Jesus says to pray always. Surely, Jesus knows that a non-Christian cannot be in an attitude of constant prayer. Surely, non-Christians are not expected to be LOOKING FOR THAT DAY and WATCHING for signs of His Soon Return.



Jesus is continuously talking to HIS FOLLOWERS throughout this chapter. Jesus says to TAKE HEED TO YOURSELF, He is addressing YOUR HEART and He is constantly personalizing this message to YOU, to YE, THE CHRISTIAN! ARE YOU LISTENING? ARE YOU READY???



What can we do, as Christians, to be found WORTHY of the Lord's GREAT ESCAPE, THE RAPTURE? Jesus tells us to be in a constant attitude of prayer. Become so close to the Lord that you can talk with Him about anything. Pray that the Lord would reveal to YOU anything in your life that might keep you from being ready for the Rapture. Then you need to act upon that which the Lord shows you to do.



In this passage, the Lord strongly encourages us to be WATCHING for the SIGNS of His Soon Return, so that we would not be UNAWARE of the approximate time of His Return. Jesus said we could KNOW when His Return was NEAR, EVEN AT THE DOORS! ALL SIGNS NOW CONFIRM TO US THAT HIS COMING IS AT THE DOOR!!!



If you do not have this firm conviction in your heart that our Lord's Return is AT THE DOOR, it is probably because you have not been WATCHING for signs as He continuously admonishes us to do over and over again in the New Testament (Read Mark 13 and 14). Are the CARES OF THIS LIFE your priority, or do you so much look forward to His Return that YOU LOVE HIS APPEARING (II Timothy 4:8) more than the things of this life?

(2 Timothy 4:8)  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

 

The CARES OF THIS LIFE (Luke 21:34) are what cause us to become "worldly" Christians, or "backslidden" Christians, or "lukewarm" Christians. Luke 21:34-36 (Go back and read it again) strongly implies that these types of Christians ARE NOT READY FOR THE RAPTURE!!!
(Luke 21:34)  And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

 

(Luke 21:35)  For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

 

(Luke 21:36)  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.

 

In Revelation, starting with Chapter 6, the horrible judgments of the Tribulation are poured out on an unsuspecting world. In Chapters 1-3, there are several WARNINGS TO THE CHRISTIANS IN THE LAST DAYS, WARNINGS BEFORE THE RAPTURE AND THE TRIBULATION IN CHAPTERS 6-19.



The constant theme of Revelation, Chapter 2, is the NEED OF THE END-TIME CHRISTIAN TO REPENT! Rev. 2: 4-5 says, "I have somewhat against thee, because THOU HAS LEFT THY FIRST LOVE. Remember, therefore, from whence thou are fallen, AND REPENT, and do the first works; or else I WILL COME UNTO THEE QUICKLY, AND WILL REMOVE THY CANDLESTICK OUT OF HIS PLACE, EXCEPT THOU REPENT."



If you HAVE LEFT YOUR FIRST LOVE you are a "backslidden" Christian. You need to REPENT and restore your relationship with Christ back to what it should be. Is the Lord speaking to YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW?



Rev. 3:10 says, "Because thou has kept the word of my patience, I ALSO WILL KEEP THEE FROM THE HOUR OF TEMPTATION, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth." The implication of this verse is obvious: If the end-time Christian does NOT stay close to the Lord and endure to the end, HE WILL NOT BE KEPT FROM THE TRIBULATION HOUR!



Rev. 3: 15-16 is ANOTHER OMINOUS WARNING TO ALL CHRISTIANS, "I know thy works, that thou are neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then BECAUSE THOU ART LUKEWARM, AND NEITHER COLD NOT HOT, I WILL SPUE THEE OUT OF MY MOUTH."



Can you honestly give another explanation for this verse, other than the LORD CASTING LUKEWARM CHRISTIANS OUT INTO THE TRIBULATION? What are YOU doing that would show the Lord that you are ON FIRE for Him? These verses say emphatically that their WORKS WERE LUKEWARM.



What happens to the unwatchful SERVANT who believes his LORD is not coming back for a while and is not that concerned about the way he is living his life? Matthew 24: 50-51 says, "the LORD of that SERVANT...shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth (The Tribulation Hour?)." In Matthew 25:30, we see the exact same result for the unprofitable SERVANT. In both cases, there is A LORD--SERVANT RELATIONSHIP ALREADY ESTABLISHED. ARE ALL CHRISTIANS GOING IN THE RAPTURE? WHAT DOES THE WORD SAY???



This world is full of LUKEWARM, BACKSLIDDEN, UNWATCHFUL, AND WORLDLY Christians. In Rev. 7:9, we see a GREAT MULTITUDE, that no man could number, standing before the Lamb of God in Heaven. Verse 14 describes them, "These are they which came OUT OF GREAT TRIBULATION, AND HAVE WASHED THEIR ROBES, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." In Chapter 20, it says they were beheaded for not taking the Mark of the Beast.



This great multitude of people already had robes. Your Robe of righteousness is given to you at the time of your salvation. They were already saved but their ROBES WERE DIRTY. These COMPROMISING Christians were caught up in the CARES OF THE WORLD when the Rapture happened and they were cast into the Tribulation hour like the Scriptures had warned them about so many times. They WASHED THEIR DIRTY ROBES in the Great Tribulation because there is no compromise then---IT'S EITHER JESUS CHRIST (and lose your head) OR ANTICHRIST (and lose your soul FOREVER)!!!



Do you really want to have to face that choice? It is clear from God's Word what you must do to be assured of a place in the Rapture. YOU MUST ACT QUICKLY BECAUSE THE TIME FOR THE RAPTURE IS ALMOST HERE!



1. Make sure that you have received Jesus Christ into your life as your PERSONAL Lord and Saviour. If you do find you need Him to be your personal Lord and Saviour please pray the following prayer with me. There is nothing that can compare with a relationship with God or even come remotely close

Heavenly Father I come to You in the Name of Jesus. I confess to You that I am a sinner and cannot save myself. I confess and repent of all of my sins and unrighteousness. Right now I confess with my mouth Jesus as the Lord of my life and believe in my heart that You, God did indeed raise Him from the dead. I thank You for cleansing and forgiving me of all of my sins and unrighteousness and for saving me. I thank You for sending Your Son to die in my place for my sins, and for the inexpressible gift of eternal life that I now claim through the death of Jesus on the cross. Thank You, Lord, again for saving me. In the Name of Jesus I pray Amen

2. Examine your own heart for any signs of backsliding, worldliness, unwatchfulness, compromising, and lukewarmness.



3. REPENT (Turn COMPLETELY away from sin and turn COMPLETELY around towards Jesus). Sin separates you from God, even as a Christian. Feel free to use the following prayer, praying it with me

Heavenly Father I confess these sins(list them) to You and say I am sorry I did these things, doing so by faith thanking You for Your promise in Your word that when we confess our sins You are faithful and just to forgive them and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Thank You for forgiving all my sins and breaking all demonic oppressions, bondages, and strongholds behind them and deliverance from temptation. In Jesus Name I pray Amen



4. Study end-time Biblical prophecy until you become completely convinced that His Coming is, indeed, AT THE DOOR. This will help keep you from temptation and sin. JESUS IS COMING VERY SOON!!! The book of Revelation, Matthew 24, 25, Mark 13, Luke 12, 17, 21 are good places to start.



5. Do something for the Lord. (Passing out tracts would be a good start.)



6. Examine your priorities, lest the CARES OF THIS LIFE cause YOU to MISS THE RAPTURE, as we are so adamantly WARNED about in Luke 21, and so many other Scriptures.



7. Draw closer to God by praying, reading His Word, attending a fundamental church as often as possible, and surround yourself with a Christian atmosphere (Christian friends, books, music, radio, TV, etc.)



8. PRAY DILIGENTLY. ASK THE LORD TO REVEAL TO YOU ANYTHING IN YOUR LIFE THAT EVEN MIGHT KEEP YOU FROM THE RAPTURE. PRAY THAT THE LORD WOULD GIVE YOU A PEACE, IF YOU ARE READY, AND AN UNREST AND UNEASINESS IN YOUR HEART, IF YOU ARE NOT READY.



9. Listen for His voice and then STAY OPEN TO THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.



10. Act upon that which the Lord is calling you to do. DO IT NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!



If the Lord has planted the least bit of doubt or uneasiness in your heart, will you swallow your pride and pray this prayer with me:



"Dear Lord, Thank you for preparing a WAY OF ESCAPE from the horrible Tribulation to come. It is my sincere desire to be ready for your Soon Return, so that I can participate in the Rapture. Give me a COMPLETE PEACE IN MY HEART FROM YOU if I am, indeed, ready.

Let there be no false sense of security in my heart concerning my readiness for Your Return. Begin to reveal to me things in my life and in my heart that might keep me from the Rapture. Show me what I need to do to BE READY and then give me the power to act upon that which you show me to do. Draw me away from the world and closer to you every day. Use me in whatever way you can to help others who may not be ready for your Return. Fill me with your peace when I am ready and fill me with YOUR POWER, for victory over sin and temptation, and for effective service for your kingdom. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen."

The words of the Lord that He would leave with you in these last days before His Return, "REMEMBER THEREFORE, HOW THOU HAST RECEIVED AND HEARD, AND HOLD FAST, AND REPENT. IF THEREFORE, THOW 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)



Feel free to make copies of this tract or forward it to your backslidden, lukewarm, compromising, unwatchful, and worldly family members and friends. Do not delay. Time is short. What we do, we must do quickly now.



Maranatha!



God bless you and yours