Are you ready for the rapture?

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

Topic ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE?

Text: I Thess.4: 13-18

Though the word “rapture” is often used in theological discussions, it is never used in the Bible. This does not mean however, that it is an unscriptural term, or that it should not be used. In verse seventeen of our text we find the words “caught up,” which mean “to snatch or catch away” (W.E. Vine, Expository Dictionary Of New Testament Words, Vol. I, published by Fleming H. Revell Company,
This is essentially the idea found in the Latin word “RAPTO,” from which we get our English word “rapture.” The Latin word meant “to seize, to carry off”

The Rapture may be a rather mysterious or vague event to many people. However, the Scriptures conclusively points out the certainty of this event and those that follow it. Though we are not told the exact time of the Rapture, we do know that it is the next great event on the eschatological agenda. As certainly as you are sitting here this morning, the events which is out text, First Thessalonians 4: 13-18 will take place.

My question and concern this morning however, is not the certainty of the Rapture, but, “Are you ready for the Rapture?” Saint and sinner alike must address this question.

I want to point you to some reasons why everyone needs to seriously consider this question today.
Friends. You must be ready for the Rapture because of:

Consider this...
THE SUDDENNESS OF THE RAPTURE

It Will Happen Without Signs

It Will Happen Speedily.

The Believers In Christ Will Be Raptured.

It will be without warning.

I Thess.5: 1 “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”

NOTE: “The Day of the Lord” begins immediately at the Rapture of the Church. This term is used to refer to that period of time beginning after the Rapture of the Church and ending with the creation of the new heavens and new earth after the Millennial Kingdom. Its occurrence cannot be specifically fixed due to the fact that it follows the Rapture, which also cannot be specifically fixed as to its time of occurrence.

I ask you this morning, ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE?

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, DON'T LET US MISS THE RAPTURE WHEN THE TRUMPET SOUND IN JESUS NAME.

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