The Rapture, why do people believe it?

[1689dave]

Originally Posted by Michael Way

If you believe that the Tribulation occurred in AD 70 then at least with regard to that you are a preterist. And no, I don't believe that Jesus taught Amillennialism either. As I've already pointed out, there are many details pertaining to the Millennial kingdom which are given in the Old Testament which quite obviously do not yet exist nor have existed at any time in history.

Some of those details pertaining to the Millennium . . .otherwise called the Age of Christ, is that in the Millennial kingdom there will be perfect environment on the earth as per Isa. 11:1-9.

And in the Millennial kingdom there will be perfect peace according to Psa. 46:9, Hos. 2:18, Mic. 4:3. In the Millennial kingdom there will be no war. We have war going on today and so we cannot be in the Millennial kingdom. Of course since you say you are Amillennial you don't believe in any Millennium. Yet, I just pointed out some details which do not exist on the earth at present but which according to the Bible will exist at some future time.

You also failed to address the details I provided showing that the Tribulation could not have taken place in AD.70.

The only way a person can be amillennial is to ignore the details in the Bible concerning the Millennial kingdom.

If you believe in the trinity. does that make you a Catholic? The crowds Jesus addressed in Matthew 24 were the Apostles and those then living. Plus, history proves this happened.

Scripture never mentions a millennium. Never. You add Phariseeism to Christianity thinking the kingdom is physical when Jesus says flesh and blood cannot enter it.

[Matthew 4:4]

Originally Posted by 1689dave

....... The crowds Jesus addressed in Matthew 24 were the Apostles and those then living. Plus, history proves this happened.
Scripture never mentions a millennium. Never...................

Did you ever read 2nd Peter 3:8-9 ____________
God's 'day' comes as a thief - 2nd Peter 3:10 A; 1st Thess. 5:2; Zeph. 1:14 - Not a literal 24-hour day.
Plus, those who have part of the first or earlier resurrection reign with Christ for a thousand years - Rev. 20:6

Both Matthew 24 and Luke 21 have a 'minor' and a 'MAJOR' fulfillment.
Matthew 24:29-31 is MAJOR for our day or time frame connected to Jesus' coming Glory Time of Matthew 25:31-34

[Matthew 4:4]

Originally Posted by 1689dave

.........You add Phariseeism to Christianity thinking the kingdom is physical when Jesus says flesh and blood cannot enter it.

Right, the heavenly kingdom does Not have physical ( No flesh and blood ) - 1st Cor. 15:50
Those who have that first or earlier resurrection are resurrected to heaven in a spirit body - Rev. 20:6; 2:10; 5:9-10
However, those who have a future earthly resurrection (Acts 24:15) they will have a healthy physical body.
The heavenly kingdom does do away with corrupted earthly kingdoms - Daniel 2:44-45
Jesus is that figurative ' stone ' that topples that corrupted political world statue.

[RevelationWriter]

- I'll Be One Of The Great Multitude Who Won't Die.
But Come Out Of The Great Tribulation Alive.
To Marry The Lamb Before God's Throne
In White Robes With Palms In Hand. - Rev.7:9

- Coming To "The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb" By - Rev.19

- The Kingdom Of Heaven On Earth Is Of The Wise & Foolish
Virgins Who Are Very Much Alive. When The Bridegroom Comes To Take
The Wise Into The Wedding With Him. - Matt.25 (No Dead Bride)

- Yahshua Said He Will Keep One Assembly From The Hour Of Trial
Which Comes Upon Those Dwelling On Earth.
Only These Will Be The Pillars Of New Jerusalem. Going Out No More.
Only These Will Receive His Name (husband?) - Rev.3:7-12

* Although God Said He Gave Israel A Certificate Of Divorce Away From Him
Because Of Israel's Harlotry. God Bids Israel's Return To Him.
For God Said He Is Still Married To Israel. - Jer.3:8,14

> The Son Does Not Marry The Father's Wife <