The Closer We Get, the Clearer the Vision

THE CLOSER WE GET, THE CLEARER THE VISION

Yes, the closer we get to the time of the end, the clearer the vision will become. But, the question is: How close to the time of the end will you come before the vision becomes clear to you? Will you be among the many who will find yourself caught up in it before the vision comes clearer to you? Or, will you be wise enough to seek a clearer vision before it is too late?

If you are wise enough, the first thing you will realize is that you need Christ in your life. Without Christ you have no hope and you will face God’s wrath. If you are here during the time of the end you will face His wrath twice; once then and again at the final judgment.

Worldwide turmoil and chaos have caused many to turn to biblical prophecy for answers only to become confused. They then turn to those who profess to understand those prophecies and become even more confused because of the many different opinions. What do we really know about the second coming of Christ and the seven years we call the tribulation?

To answer these questions: We should probably begin by thinking about how far the great Bible scholars of those days miss–interpreted what the prophets were telling them about the first coming of Christ. They were looking for a king not a suffering servant. As a result, they believed that He was an imposter not the real Messiah. They missed it so far, that they had Him crucified.

With that thought in mind, ask yourself: What are the chances the great Bible scholars of today have it right when it comes to the second coming of Christ? Especially since among the great Bible scholars of today, there is such a wide range of opinions and theories. Could it be that none of the current theories are right? — Could it be that the seven years we call the tribulation will be nothing like, or perhaps even the very opposite of what we currently perceive it will be?

Currently, the most popular teaching is that all seven of those seven years will be filled with wrath. — But: What if it is not? — What if it is the very opposite? — What if the first six, or so, of those seven years are about worldwide peace and safety for the majority of the people of the world, rather than wrath? There are prophecies that have been overlooked, made excuses for, or ignored that tell of a time of worldwide peace and safety during those seven years.

Born again believers (the saints) are not appointed unto wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9). Therefore, based on the teaching that all seven of those seven years will be filled with wrath, the rapture has to occur before those seven years can begin. This is a very logical conclusion, and for now it is the most popular of the rapture theories.

However, God also made us another promise, which is: In the last days; “All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). Born again believers are a small minority of the people of the world, and we have received two promises from God. He promises us that we will be persecuted but; we will not experience His wrath. So what does this mean?

Biblically, there is a major difference between persecution and wrath. God’s wrath is judgment brought about by His anger. There are many prophecies about persecution of the saints, even war with the saints during the time Jesus referred to as great tribulation (Matthew 24:21).

This book 1— Introducing the Pre–Seventh–Year Rapture Theory — reveals biblically how the word “tribulation” in Matthew 24:21 has everything to do with persecution and nothing to do with wrath. It shows us how a major nuclear war will likely account for the majority of God’s wrath: and many of the seals, trumpets, and vials. It also shows us how they can be confined to a much shorter period of time than previously thought.

It shows us how all of the prophesized events of God’s wrath and the time periods they consume can be accounted for during the last year of those seven years. It also allows plenty of time for all of the other prophecies of those seven years to be fulfilled without having to manipulate or make excuses for them, because they do not fit into a particular theory.

The best commentary for the Bible; is the Bible itself. Throughout this book 1, there are more than nine hundred printed verses and partial verses to support its conclusions, with the least amount of commentary as possible for clarity. Prepare to be utterly amazed as the results of these studies reveal concepts and possibilities that most of us have never considered or even imagined.

If you are among the many who are counting on the rapture occurring before those seven years begin; you might want to take a closer look with a clearer vision to what the Bible really says about those seven years. Jesus warned us about severe persecution of the saints during those seven years. Will you ignore His warnings? — Or will you be wise enough to prepare for the worse; while hoping and praying for the best?