Tag: Jesus Christ

IS HELL IN HEAVEN?

IS HELL IN HEAVEN?

A large number of people think that “if” there's a heaven, everyone will be going there – except perhaps Adolph Hitler, George Bush - oh - and the neighbor. Well excuse me, but if that’s the case, you can count me out - I don't want to go - because heaven would be just like … Continue reading IS HELL IN HEAVEN?

RAPTURE – WHEN? Part 3: Clues from Paul’s letters

RAPTURE – WHEN? Part 3: Clues from Paul’s letters

As I noted in part one of the series, I held to the pre-Tribulational view of the Rapture for most of my Christian life, until I opened up my mind to the possibility of an alternative, and began to study the scriptures accordingly. This series reflects my change of mind. If pre-Tribulationists are right about … Continue reading RAPTURE – WHEN? Part 3: Clues from Paul’s letters

RAPTURE – WHEN? Part 2 – The Saints of Revelation

RAPTURE – WHEN? Part 2 – The Saints of Revelation

WHO ARE THE SAINTS OF REVELATION CHAPTERS 4 TO 21? There are “saints” in the Tribulation – we read about them being persecuted by Antichrist, the dragon, and unbelievers. For an example, see Revelation 14:11-12. The question is: who are these saints? Pre-Tribulationists claim that they are not Church age believers, but some other form … Continue reading RAPTURE – WHEN? Part 2 – The Saints of Revelation

RAPTURE – WHEN?

RAPTURE – WHEN?

BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER...? This is an updated version of an earlier post of mine on the Rapture. It contains more subject matter, and so the need for two or three parts, but I think I've made it easier to read. It  may receive occasional edits. This version assumes that you already know something of what the Rapture is about. I apologize … Continue reading RAPTURE – WHEN?

BEAUTIFUL CITY: WHERE IS IT?

BEAUTIFUL CITY: WHERE IS IT?

I once was involved as a musician in a professional tour of a popular rock musical. It was based on gospel parables, complete with performers representing Jesus and his disciples. The Jesus of the musical was a hippy-like guru with a band of admirers. He wasn’t the Son of God, and he didn’t die for … Continue reading BEAUTIFUL CITY: WHERE IS IT?