The Rapture Trap … (Part 10)
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This is my 10th blog post in regard to what I call “The Rapture Trap”. I call it a trap, because of the false teaching of the “Rapture of, or the catching away of, the Christian Church” PROJECTS A FALSE PERSPECTIVE through the misunderstanding of God’s Word, LOCKING many of the followers of Christ Jesus INTO A BELIEF IN A MINDSET, that causes them to WASTE MOST OF, IF NOT ALL OF, THEIR LIVES WAITING on, and EXPECTING an event, that is never going to happen, IN THE WAY they’ve understood it, and have heard it taught. It places a false picture, or should I say, a myth, in the mind of the believer, that is supposed to happen at a certain moment in time. The catching away of the church does not happen this way! That one specific moment in time will never come. This “Rapture” mindset teaches believers and followers, that they do not have to do anything, and that they can simply wait on the Lord to come and carry them out of here, when the trouble starts. That’s just what SATAN would have the followers of Christ Jesus to believe!
Old Slewfoot is pleased, that the followers of Christ Jesus are doing nothing but WAITING TO GET OUT OF HERE, believing they won’t be around for the battle in troubled times.
Well, that’s not God’s will at all. He wants to make mature Christians out of us all, and HE’s telling us exactly what to do in order to STAND against the enemy IN A DAY THAT HAS COME UPON US. Let’s take a look at this passage written by the Holy Ghost concerned with God’s Will and moving upon the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (BE MATURE IN THE LORD … remember the word ‘perfect’ means ‘complete, mature’) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to STAND against the WILES (methods, traveling over, travesty, trickery … Strongs G3180) of the DEVIL. (a traducer; specifically Satan the arch enemy of good, false accuser, slanderer … Strongs G1228) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to WITHSTAND in the EVIL DAY, and having done all, to STAND. STAND therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; The Lord doesn't make us mature Christians in order to take us out of here, so we can relax in paradise. God doesn’t need us on the other side. He wants us to do what we are called to do here on earth, in these earthen vessels. STAY HERE AND STAND … STAND THEREFORE … It’s as simple as that. In these 10 blog posts, I’ve attempted to explain the Scripture clearly.
Now I must say this. I’m not down on any of God’s servants for teaching this theory in God’s Word, whether out of not studying enough, or out of any other reason. I do not believe any of God’s servants have intentionally taught this “Rapture” teaching in order to mislead or hurt people, who follow Christ Jesus. It does require serious study, and the help of the Holy Ghost, in order to get it correct and clear. I believe that some of the larger ministries have grown so fast, that maybe at times the Pastor’s didn’t have or take the time to look into this area in a more serious way. I mean no offence whatsoever to any Pastor, Teacher, Apostle, Prophet or Evangelist called of God, nor to any other Christian Ministry, whether of Administrations or Helps ... nor of any other follower of Christ Jesus for that matter.
Now it is true, that some of the leaders of some of the Christian Churches are “Called of God” and there are others who “Just Went.” I’m not going down this road any farther today, but suffice it to say, I do not want to offend anyone. I simply want to show people in God’s Word, that we all need to be mature adults and diligent doers of the Word here on earth, during our lives.
We should not spend our time on earth, waiting on a sudden event that isn’t going to happen the way it’s been taught and received. The perspective of the “Rapture” teaching over the past years since 1830 CE has always been incorrect. I’m not saying that the Church isn’t being caught away. It is and has been ever since Jesus finished His work on the cross. We will all leave here soon enough. Believe me! You can count on that!! The older you get, the more you'll realize it. 2Corinthians 4:14 Knowing that HE which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus … 1Corinthians 6:14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.
As soon as you complete God’s will for your life and DO YOUR PART in fulfillment of His purpose within your life, I’m sure our Heavenly Father will take you all of the way home. But for Gods’ sake … Don’t just sit at the bus stop, waiting on the bus that will never come. Get up, get to work on what God would have you to do. God needs His people to do what needs to be done here. HE doesn’t need us in Beulah Land right now. We will ALL live until we lay this flesh body down. Now that’s really profound, isn’t it? There’s a war going on in the spirit right now, as I write these words, and it’s right here on earth as well. It’s a war between GOOD and EVIL. So come on folks … let’s ALL GET OUT of the “waiting for God to take us out of here mindset” and GET ON the right track! GET TO WORK! We know who wins!
Upon completing this post, I’m not going to post anything more concerning the “Rapture Trap”. After studying the past 10 posts, knowing this subject is extremely controversial, anyone should be able to see the Words of Christ Jesus in the correct light, in regard to this. If you cannot see, that the Truth of the Lord’s Word simply washes away the falsehood of the “Rapture” teaching, whether pre, mid or post tribulation (that 7 year period, prophesied by Daniel in the 70 Weeks Prophecy approximately 500 BC in Daniel 9:24-27, occurred back in the days when Christ Jesus was here in the flesh), then I suggest you continue to study the Word more than you ever have before, and ask the Holy Ghost to HELP reveal the correct understanding to you.
I know my comments in clearing up the theory and false teaching of the Rapture, have been lengthy. I pray your eyes are opened to see, understand and receive all of what I’ve been attempting to reveal to you. I had to get these comments to you before moving forward. All Glory be to our Heavenly Father!!
In Christ Jesus ...
J. Stone Grant
