Israelites;491961 said:
if the WHOLE world is going thru the tribulation, why would he ONLY be addressing the jewish people (who you call Jews)?
When the people of Judea flee into the mountains that's a SIGN for any one with any UNDERSTANDING to follow (thats why it states in v15, whoso readth,let him UNDERSTAND) cause the tribulation will be upon the world not just in Judea & whoever DON'T make it to the wilderness, (which is in the mountains) will be involved in the tribulation period..& the following verses stress how important it is to FLEE as quick as possible.... thats if you have understanding... & since this is the time that the tribulation will be, why doesn't HE just say, "don't worry for I will rapture you away or something to that effect?"..that gentile doctrine you adhere to is going to get you caught up bro....
THE CHURCH ISN'T GOING ANYWHERE MAN! STOP IT WITH THE RAPTURE....
Matthew 24 coincides with Revelation 12. The Lord is talking to the Jews who will be living in Israel at the time of the abomination of desolation. Revelation 12 expands on it by telling us how the Lord will preserve those who heeded the warning of Matthew 24. Those that flee when the antichrist sits in the rebuilt temple declaring himself to be god, will be supernaturally protected by God in the wilderness.
It seems like you fail to understand the purpose for the time of "jacobs trouble." It's kind of ironic how you claim to be a jew, but you don't even comprehend what the time of "jacobs trouble" is all about.
Now if you desire to feel the wrath of God, so be it. But me and all those who have placed there faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are not appointed unto wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. So that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.
But seriously without any preconceived notions are presumptions Israelites, ask the Lord to help you understand the rapture. I too thought that there was no rapture, but that was because I was a babe in Christ and unlearned in the scriptures. It was until I came to God and asked Him to reveal His truth to me, so that I could understand His word, is when the scriptures started to open up and my mind, body, soul, and heart were illumanited. Now I can't help you my brother, but I know God can. If you really want truth go to the source of all truth and ask Him for wisdom. Your in my prayers. God bless.
I have provided you with a link of Dr. David Jerimiah speaking on this exact topic. He is currently going through the book of Revelation and teaching on it. Right now He is speaking on chapter 4. Now I can only provide you with tools to help you understand this topic, it's up to you to use the tools provided.
http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Turning_Point/archives.asp?bcd=2010-4-13
Now I am not going to sit here and debate this issue with you. I want to help you, thats why I am providing you with sources in order to help you. My prayer for you is that your heart will be open to receive truth, I pray that God will move mightly in your life and heart, and that you will come to a full knowledge of the truth.