What Did the Early Church Believe About the Rapture? // THE RAPTURE & ENDURANCE OF THE SAINTS

[@livingstrategically]

I can't imagine the time it took to compile these proofs. Thank you, Joel, for your dedication to preaching the truth. You are right...the truth matters!

[@Pre-Tribulation]

It took no time because he did ZERO RESEARCH. He just lies

[@livingstrategically]

@@Pre-Tribulation May God show you the truth and return such rebukes back on your own head. 🙏

[@Pre-Tribulation]

@@livingstrategically I am dogmatic about the Pre-Tribulation Rapture and I can EASILY refute any post tribulational rapture cultists who preach Judgment then escape, which isn't an escape. Thats a rescue. God didn't rescue Noah or Lot. God gave them SPECIFIC instructions to escape.

[@christincommon5496]

@@Pre-Tribulation watch your words. We must answer for each one. Accusing a brother is a serious offense against God.

[@davidryan7486]

Perfect example of who Pre-Tribulation is! A liar, troll and a name caller! How dare you call my brother a liar! You will surely be held accountable pre mid or post trib!!!

[@womenoftheword3343]

I was taught pre-trib in the 80's but my own reading of the Scriptures led me to think otherwise. Thank you for doing the hard work of researching what the Early Church writers believed. God bless you.

[@luciparadise6781]

👍 I think its a whole lot of fear and pride that makes people deceive themselves.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Jesus mentioned Days of Noah which is ESCAPE then Judgment Jesus ALSO mentioned Days of Lot, which is ESCAPE then Judgment Post tribbers, with a straight face push Judgment then escape, which isn't an escape at all. That would be a rescue after all the bad things happen...

[@stunnedmulletblah9714]

@@Pre-Tribulation Judgement.. ..the flood.. duh

[@davidryan7486]

@Pre-Tribulation I believe when the Bible speaks of the days of Noah and Lot it is referring to the fact that every man will do what is right in his own eyes. Much like when you call an obvious believer a liar. You are doing what is right in your own eyes! 99.9% of all the pretribbers I know are hypocrites!

[@Pre-Tribulation]

@@davidryan7486 God shut the door of the Ark. Lot LEFT the cities. It's NOT a rescue. Jesus rescued us from sin because we are GOING THROUGH IT. We neeeeeed a rescue. Noah and Lot were NOT rescued from their "rain". They both had an ESCAPE method!

[@deniserobertson7146]

People tend to listen to "authorities" for what they believe. Researching is hard work, and not everyone knows how to do it. I think this is why it's important to go to the Best Teacher - The Holy Spirit. We don't have to be learned, scholarly people to know. Thank you for all you do Joel!

[@ravindrinrangasamy578]

Yes the SPIRIT will lead u to all truth

[@ej81658]

I was taught the pre-trib rapture in every church I went to. Most churches I'm aware of teach it. When I realized the truth, I felt very sad. The church has been deceived on this topic, as well as the "once saved, always saved". Most of my friends are pre-trib and will not even listen to FAI. They are in for a rude Awakening when they ultimately learn the truth. I am so thankful God opened my eyes to this truth. Thank you for your teaching!

[@julianaallen8477]

Same here, I never even heard about a post Tribulation rapture before about a year and a half ago. When I heard it, I didn't want to believe it, but hearing and reading the New Testament I couldn't deny the truth. The pre trib rapture is not true. My family won't hear it, but I got my husband to see the truth and he no longer believes in pre trib either.

[@squirreljones3595]

If you can admit there's a separate Resurrection for the church, maybe your friends could admit the saints get the First Resurrection John 6 when talking about unbelievers rapture Jesus says at the Last day four times Revelation 20 shows two Resurrections One is called the First Resurrection One is at the Last day 1 Corinthians 15 Paul says the Resurrection of the dead four times before verse 51 Behold I show you a mystery, we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. Daniel 12 2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting Life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

[@squirreljones3595]

John 6 Jesus was talking about Christian's when He says at the Last day four times Only the saints that overcome the Mark of the beast get raptured at the First Resurrection

[@biblehistoryscience3530]

elizabethjolly, did you know that pre-trib is only believed by a small minority among everyone who calls themselves a Christian?

[@FormVoltron]

John 5:28-29 KJV [28] Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, [29] And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

[@jimmyguenther2892]

Jesus said " will I find faith when I return." What a better way to errode faith than to pollute the Church with a false hope. How many will fall away when it doesn't come true.

[@bryanpeterson2584]

Not true. I believe the rapture Will happen but if it doesn’t, oh well. There are a lot of things in the Bible that don’t really tell us 100% what will happen

[@FormVoltron]

@@bryanpeterson2584 It will occur…..but only…..as God has determined it!!! All church members will be RESURRECTED at the Return of the Lord Jesus. Read John chapter 6 and you cannot miss the final outcome the Lord Jesus Christ gave for ALL members of the church!! I pray that you will be amongst the faithful children of the resurrection!! John 5:28-29 KJV [28] Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, [29] And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

[@JoelRichardson]

@@bryanpeterson2584 Great attitude Bryan. Sadly, I have heard several pretrib brothers and sisters say that they can KNOW that someone is not the Antichrist because the rapture has not happened. That level of dogmatism is dangerous. But grateful for your attitude. Blessings to you.

[@dlsj3602]

Pre-trib rapture is false doctrine, and it goes directly against multiple Scriptures. "NOW we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Adonai Yahusha Ha'Mashiach, and by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by ruach, nor by word, nor by cepher as from us, as that the day of Yahuah is at hand. Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called Elohiym, or that is worshipped; so that he as Elohiym sits in the Temple of Elohiym, showing himself that he is Elohiym. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? And now ye know את what withholds that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity does already work: only he who now lets will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Lawless One be revealed, whom Yahuah shall consume with the Ruach of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: את Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the Truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause Elohiym shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the Truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness." TASLONIQIYM SHENIY (2 THESSALONIANS) 2:1-12 את CEPHER It's pre-wrath, not pre-trib.

[@dlsj3602]

For Yah himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the shofar (7th Trump/return of Mashiach) of Elohiym: and the dead in Mashiach shall rise first: TASLONIQIYM RI'SHON (1 THESSALONIANS) 4:16 את CEPHER In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump (7th Trump/return of Mashiach): for the shofar shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. QORINTIYM RI'SHON (1 CORINTHIANS) 15:52 את CEPHER

[@ramkanjeenterprises5416]

Your approach is sober and in sound doctrine. Amen

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Here is what I believe. If ANY post tribber is found in the Tribulation? You will curse God when your Doritos are gone and all the stores are looted...

[@ramkanjeenterprises5416]

@@Pre-Tribulation well, i humbly tell yu that post tribs will be ok with CHRIST if He comes first as pre tribs believe. Why? He or she is always ready. The problem here is with the pre trib because if persecution comes one may backslide or renounce CHRIST because of unpreparedness.

[@thetruth9735]

@@Pre-Tribulation can you back what you believe with the Scriptures?

[@Pre-Tribulation]

@@thetruth9735 Are you a theologeon?

[@thetruth9735]

@@Pre-Tribulation I am a follower of Jesus and His word

[@garylee12345]

Expose the lies in the church my brother 🙏 Shine light in the darkness

[@Pre-Tribulation]

What lies? The Rapture has been studied and debated for years. I can refute ANY post tribulational rapture points WITH SCRIPTURE and Biblical concepts

[@garylee12345]

@@Pre-Tribulation your brain washed with lies. Try telling middle east Christians theyll be raptured out b4 persecution comes !! This is a western doctrine only that infiltrated the churches by Darby & Scofield. Only the phat rich countries believe this nonsense lies. Obviously you haven't done your research where this ridiculous doctrine came from. Its definitely not in the Bible & the apostles & disciples never taught nor believed such heretical doctrine. To believe such lies only proves you don't know the Bible & i question if the holy spirit is with you because even when the lies exposed you still reject the truth !! Only those blinded by darkness reject the truth once its brought into the light !! Your screen name alone tells me your some kinda plant mole that goes around defending this heretical doctrine

[@davidryan7486]

@Pre-Tribulation. Then please provide one. You make claims however provide no evidence. So demonstrate your accuracy.

[@garylee12345]

@@davidryan7486 He can't !!! Lies can never be proven !! What he will do is cherry pick verses & create his own interpretation to fit a lying agenda rather than read the entire chapter to fully comprehend !!! %100

[@Pre-Tribulation]

@@davidryan7486 Revelation 1:5-6 says the Blood of Jesus makes us Kings and Priests. Go read it right now if you don't believe me. Then go to Revelation 4:4 and look at how they are dressed!!! Like kings! Then go over to Revelation 5:9-10. The Elders see all seals opened in Heaven, they are redeemed by the blood of Jesus from the globe, and they will rule on the Earth as Kings and Priests. Then go over to Revelation 20:4, we are the ones sitting on thrones and power of JUDGMENT is given to us! The beheaded saints are resurrected ON EARTH where they stay for 1000 years. They aren't sitting on thrones and power of JUDGMENT ISN'T given to them... we are the Bride... the Elders are just representatives of the Church.

[@tamimcclintock1516]

This teaching was great. I've heard Pretrib for a long time but my spirit wouldn't confirm it as truth. My spirit lines up exactly with this teaching. Thank you

[@Pre-Tribulation]

What spirit are you holding right now? God said to test every spirit.

[@cindylippy477]

Plain reading of the Scriptures gives plain truth. Read the Word, test the spirits, and be vigilant until Yeshua returns.

[@JamesPreech]

Thus a good reason to question everything that is taught or promoted by pretribulation rapture scholars/ teachers.

[@DirtExtractor]

@@JamesPreech We should question everything out of the mouth of man especially so called scholars who get bent & caught up into thier narratives that often times get exaggerated. If there is anyone I closely have to listen to so that I'm not sent off the rails are scholars especially a large majority that are no Christians at all. The Holy Spirit is more than sufficient for teaching and is most trust worthy. Pretrib teaching, nonthanks, post trib teaching, forget about it! Where is the Holy Spirit leading & teaching me? Why share that with another who also has the Spirit but goes with do called scholar teaching? To debate & argue. If anything I've learned is to keep that to myself. I remember the days of Lutheran schools with catechism reading memorization and creeds all written & demanded by men. Where should I turn? Man's teachings or the Spirit's teachings? Gee Wally it ain't hard to figure out

[@JamesPreech]

@@DirtExtractor If completely reject man and assume that everything you have learned is from the Holy Spirit I would have to question you strongly. We were not created to be alone. Scripture says as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another. The word of God will always be proven true, especially in measured along with history. Something I have learned about prophecy is that it is always hindsight. When we look at biblical study where does the root of the study come from? Thus the reason I have a problem with Systematic Theology. Thus the reason I have a greater problem with those so called scholars who have advanced degrees. I have a M.Div. which opened doors for me to be a Chaplain in department of corrections. I see too many who use their positions with their advanced degrees to look down on others and to influence their followers to do the same. There are many things I was raised to believe in the Church that I now do not agree with. Mostly due to the fact that I have examined the root of the teaching, does it line up with the Scripture (not merely the words the biblical authors wrote but also in light of the culture of those biblical authors) or is man simply making something up that make him feel good rather than convicted or closer to the Lord.

[@Marra7777]

This is not boring at all. God bless

[@nz-nz]

Wow. What a marvellous study. I am looking forward to the series. I feel this is what true Bible study is all about. (And no, it’s not boring at all).

[@jash7401]

Did he even read a bible verse?

[@liracopeland8764]

We had to learn English first before we could "grasp" the pre-trib theory People who read, left to right, top to bottom (unless it's hebrew;) will never "deduct" pre-trib May His Spirit of Truth continue to be upon your awesome ministry!!!!

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Why would Jesus mention Days of Noah and Days of Lot, which were escape then judgment, but then Jesus turns around and does a Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego through the firey furnace? That makes no sense

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Are you saying that different translations change the meaning of the texts? That is SOOOOOO RIDICULOUS

[@liracopeland8764]

I was just highlighting that in the pre-trib theory someone has to dictate to you what chapter and verses to go to next and then explain to you the reason for it. Bible is not that complicated, #1 and #2 we have Holy Spirit who guides us into His truth and then instructs us how to prepare ourselves for the last days :) His mercies and grace towards us are a wonder. MARANATHA 🎆 🎉 And blessings!

[@SrdShortss]

@@Pre-Tribulation that's one of the things that made me realize the pre-trib Rapture doctrine, which I had been taught all of my life, did not make sense. In the DAY Noah he went into the ark, the door closed and judgment came. With Lot it was the same way. He was taken out and that very day Sodom and Gomorrah was completely destroyed. Most people I know who believe in post-tribulation Rapture, including myself, believe it is prewrath. That means we will be raptured up just before the final day of the Lord where judgment comes down. That is the most logical and fits with Scripture. Every pre-trib Rapture Scripture that I have been given is taken out of context and is adding to Scripture.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

@@SrdShortss do you understand what escape then judgment means???? You explain a RESCUE! A rescue means you go THROUGH IT and get beat up. Lot was filing his nails as he went to Zoar. He wasn't RESCUED. Noah was safe in the Ark filing his nails too. Noah didn't SWIM to the Ark Noah escaped Judgement

[@RealDefinitionsMatter]

One thing I’ve found that my pre-trib brothers and sisters often say is “Come Lord Jesus” when implying the rapture, though Scripture says His return will be post-trib. It had me thinking that a pre-trib view is dogmatic because it’s a Me-centered doctrine. Save me is held higher than Christ’s 2nd coming, though I don’t think that’s their intent. It they truly meant “Come Lord Jesus” based on Scripture they would know that comes with enduring. Just something I’ve observed. Bless you all and Joel, for your study and unapologetic stance.

[@luciparadise6781]

Definitely. Fear and pride rolled together.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

During The Rapture, Jesus HIMSELF decends from Heaven to the clouds, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. The Trump of God changes us and the shout gathers us. During The RETURN, Jesus comes back from Heaven to the Earth WITH the armies of Heaven, Revelation 19:14-15. The trumpets GATHER and the voice of Jesus destroys the Armies of the World.

[@z.k.8920]

Watching from Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

[@scottwall8419]

I gave a very loving church a second chance recently after a year and a half. They had some funky teachings and entertained some questions I wasn't willing but the church is fruitful and a have the love of God truly in them. Unfortunately I showed up this last Sunday and they were playing FAI studios clips like this and many others as an example of false teachings on tribulation and rapture. They never said structurally how they were wrong but just showed them to shock the congregation into discomfort over possibly having to endure tribulation. I mentioned to the pastor after the service that fai studios had pre challenged him by saying they would debate anyone who disagreed with he content of the videos and I would let them know he'd be in touch. He got very mad and said to not bother and stormed off. The looks I got from that loving church questioning they're safety of being to special to endure persecution was very telling and very revealing of how the church will turn against their own in the last days.

[@ChildofYAH_33]

So encouraging to see someone covering this topic. Especially in the days, we are now living in. It saddens me so much to see how many believe in the false doctrine of a pre-trib Rapture. Father God May your will be to open their eyes so that they may truly SEE. ♡♡♡

[@derickrae]

Thank you for this teaching. Looking forward to the series.

[@rictrician]

good job Joel. Keep up the great work that the Lord is doing through you

[@rogerboyd7185]

I heard Robert Jefferies this morning on radio say the first resurrection as referred to in Rev 20 would happen in stages, how absurd this is.

[@lauraoliver7238]

Several years ago I heard him teach this in a sermon he called "The Heavenly Carpool" 🤭

[@Kadosh77]

Pretrib is how so many will be deceived and explains, in part, the falling away. I pray for those that are waiting and saying “any day now”….every day. It will be sad for them and the church when they realize they in fact are still here. God said endure til the end. By believing that one will be just taken away for no reason leads me to believe that God is allowing these people to be deceived. He wants his true and faithful children that are willing to die for him. I would in Jesus name for the Glory of God amen ✝️ Isaiah 44:18 They do not know, nor do they understand, for He has smeared over their eyes so that they cannot see and their hearts so that they cannot comprehend.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Post tribulational rapture is NEW AGE TEACHING and should be rejected as nonsense just like holding snakes in church. It's not an ESCAPE, it's a rescue, and no where in scripture has Noah or Lot getting rescued. Post Tribulation Rapture is a cult.

[@bunnytail1370]

Amen

[@airplane800]

Rapture Second Coming Translation of Believers No Translation involved The Saints go to Heaven The Saints return to the Earth The Earth is not Judged The Earth is judged Imminent Not Imminent Affects Believers only Affect all men on Earth Before the day of Wrath Concludes the day of wrath No reference to Satan Satan is bound He comes in the air He comes to the Earth He comes for His bride He comes with His bride Only the saints see Him Every eye shall see Him The tribulation (wrath) begins The Millenium begins Rapture - John 14:1-3 - I Cor 15:1-53- I Thes 4:13-18 - Roman 8:19, I Cor 1:7-8, 15: 21-23 - Phil 3:20-21 - Col 3:4 - I Thes 1:10 - I Thes 2:19 - I Thes 5:9-10 , 23 - II Thes 2:1-3 - I Tim 6:14 - Heb 9:28 - James 5:7-9 - I Peter 1:7,13 - I John 2:28 - 3:2 - Jude 21 - Rev 2:25 - Rev 3:10 Second coming - Dan 2:44-45 - Dan 7: 9-14 - Daniel 12:1-3 - Zech 14:1-15 - Mat 13:41 - Mat 24: 15-31 - Mat 26:64 - Mark 13:14-27 - Mark 14:62 - Luke 21: 25-28 - Acts 1:9-11 - Acts 3:19-21 - I Thes 3:13 - II Thes 1: 6-10, 2:8 - II Peter 3:1-14 - Jude 14-15 - Rev 1:7 - Rev 19: 11-20:6 - Rev 22:7, 12 This teaching is endorsed by Hal Lindsey, Perry Stone, John Hagee, David Jeremiah, Mark Biltz, J.D. Farah, Jimmy Evans, Jack Hibbs, Mark Hitchcock, Robert Breaker, Theo Heartsill, Skip Heitzig, Andy Woods, Rabi Schneider, Gary Sterman, Chuck Missler, and at least 100 other names I could list here.

[@DwjPHS]

Praise God for you Joel. Keep up tge good work.

[@gre8132]

John Darby and Scofield started all this

[@porshamarshall4658]

Yes, and Charles Spurgeon put a large newspaper article out at the time warning the brethren about John Darby.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Do a search for Pre-Tribulation Rapture taught before Darby. That's total outhouse material coming from you

[@1stdebunker]

@@porshamarshall4658 Wow I had no idea, just another reason to listen to Spurgeon, prince of Preachers 👏🏻

[@meadow9166]

Thank you Joel for all your hard work and dedication to teaching truth. God bless you and your family. Maranatha ❤️

[@rodneylunofishinrodofgod]

Howdy folks, hopefully is having a great day. MARANATHA

[@emmyvanderkooij8773]

Many think there's a difference between the church and the people of Israel (Gods people). But as we are grafted in, we are also Israel. Jacobs trouble is also for us. Rejoice in tribulation 🙏

[@scott596]

Who is Israel ? Daniel 9 Say's your people and your City named after the Lord, Israel. Jesus Christ is Israel, and the Tribe's of Israel are the Natural Branches and Christian's are the Wild Branches both Grafted into Israel Jesus Christ, there is neither Jew nor Gentile all One in Israel Jesus Christ. As Galatians 2 and 3 say's By Faith We are the Seed of Abraham and the Promise of God and Jesus Christ Israel. God Bless you

[@Pre-Tribulation]

We are not Israel as Gentiles. We are the Body of Christ Church. The Body of Christ Church has one body of Jews AND Gentiles.

[@scott596]

@@Pre-Tribulation Galatians 3 Say's By Faith We are the Seed of Abraham and the Promise of God ! And Daniel 9 Say's your people and your City named after the Lord, Israel. Jesus Christ is Israel and the Tribe's of Israel are the Natural Branches and Christian's are the Wild Branches both Grafted into Israel Jesus Christ !

[@scott596]

@@Pre-Tribulation Yes there is neither Jew nor Gentile all One in Jesus Christ Israel

[@emmyvanderkooij8773]

@@Pre-Tribulation Israel is called ekklesia, church, in the OT. Everyone who comes to the faith in Christ, is grafted in and belongs to Gods people, Israel. One flok, one Shepherd.

[@oldscout7]

Hey Joel...if you haven't already, try eating some Durian! It stinks too but tastes great. I thank GOD for you, your ministry, for all of the FAI team and their hard and dangerous work for the Lord. I was taught, and believed, in the pre-trib. almost all of my Christian upbringing. Thanks for clearing my vision, sir! Will be praying for your ministry's continued success.

[@shellyswt]

That’s weird. I just had durian 5 minutes ago for the first time. I wanted to like it but the smell & aftertaste of old socks was too disgusting. So disappointed.

[@luciparadise6781]

@@shellyswt At least kimchi tastes good and doesn't smell bad. 😂

[@georgeandjeangregory4373]

Awesome lecture ty!

[@goretex99]

My man, I love your boldness!

[@jamespowell6744]

I can relate to what Joel ate. We black folks eat chitterlings(pig intestines). It smells horrible, but I like it. I don’t eat it much anymore, but I can relate! My children & grandchildren thinks it’s disgusting, accept one of my children like it. Between my children and grandchildren, which there are 17 of them, only 1 like it. 😂

[@bettylorenz971]

Just finished it on the app. Good info to just learn and know.

[@michaellakous311]

Always enjoy your teachings

[@davidryan7486]

I was taught the pretrib doctrine in the Assembly of God growing up however as a child it never fit or made sense when I read it for myself. Can’t wait to meet you this summer! Let God arise and his enemies be scattered!

[@Pre-Tribulation]

You are still a child

[@davidryan7486]

And you are a proven liar and false accuser! Personally I would rather be a child just like my Father says to come to him. Not like your father who convinces you to lie and hurl false accusations!

[@davidryan7486]

@Pre-Tribulation Hey don’t worry when the Lord returns he will bring everyone’s recompense with him! All liars will have their teeth broken in their lying mouths, their lying tongues cut out then their bodies thrown to the fire!

[@Pre-Tribulation]

@@davidryan7486 when you grew up... you constantly were reminded about safe sex. Your dad constantly reminded you he should have wore a condom

[@Jon-eg7xj]

@@Pre-Tribulation yup… because that comment shows your true “Christian” faith right? You just made that comment to another professing believer. Back that one up with scripture. Totally inappropriate and uncalled for.

[@Hannah-xx7ou]

The secret rapture, is so sacred that no one even talked about it in The Bible. 😮

[@DorindaSeddon]

You are being deceived

[@thomasfholland]

How how how how could you have come to Stockholm, Sweden and I didn’t know about this?!? 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 How did this happen?!? Really sad about this.

[@MagnetMagicGirl]

I LOVE seeing how the people from history thought about these biblical topics!

[@RaptureofSaints]

The Question should really be "What did the Early Church believe about the Harpazo! Remember that the Early Church was not English! Remember the Early Church spoke Greek! Remember the Early Church were told by Paul that when the Parousia / Coming of Jesus takes place, then we will Partake in the Resurrection and then we will be Together "Harpazo" up into the Clouds so as to Meet Church! The Early Church that spoke Greek, knew exactly what the Greek Word "Harpazo" meant and they all knew how it was always used in the Greek Language! Lets all Learn what Harpazo means and then Repeat as Paul did Prophesy about our Lords Coming and the Resurrection and the our being Together Harpazo up into the Clouds so as to Meet Jesus! Too many today have changed what Harpazo means and they have also changed what Rapiemur and Rapture means as well. Paul certainly never ever Taught a Pre Trib Coming of Jesus nor a Pre Trib Harpazo that will as we all know only ever take place after the Resurrection!

[@eswn1816]

Excellent 👌 Also learn what the Greek for (English) "apostasy" means. It does not mean "to fly away!"

[@rodneylunofishinrodofgod]

Not that agree with the pretrib camp or am I one of those who thinks apostasy means the rapture, however it can mean departure, although it's not a physical departure but rather a departure from sound doctrine.

[@eswn1816]

@@rodneylunofishinrodofgod Exactly and we are witnessing it (departure from sound doctrine) these days... Sadly... 🥴

[@pattiliba8188]

It actually makes me feel really uneasy when I read in comments how people are so invested in the pretrib rapture.Almost as much as the people who flock to (so called) apparitions of Mary,and all the prayers to her,instead of Our Lord.It really makes me wonder how these people will cope when things get bad.

[@eswn1816]

@@pattiliba8188 Not well... Pray for them... Witness to them... Teach them as best as you can...

[@bettycarmella1127]

God bless you brother. Thank you🙏🏽❤️

[@CarissaStapleton-cd9cl]

I have always been pre trib rapture but this year I have felt led to challenge that and read the Bible for my self and ask God to teach me what His word says. Can I ask, how close to the tribulation do you think we are?

[@Pre-Tribulation]

The Man Child is caught up, or harpazo, to the throne BEFORE the 7 headed, 10 horn Beast system devours him. Saturday, prince Charles is crowned King. This Friday night, we have a blood red moon eclipse. Who knows. He could be one of the 10 kings and if so? Look Up for our Redemption draweth nigh

[@tammystempky5709]

God has showed me that the rapture is post I believe that in 2026 will be the time antichrist will sign the peace covenant with Israel sometime that year so that would be the start of the 7 year tribulation with the great tribulation starting in 2030

[@nancyflowers7918]

Same for me- three years ago. I became fully convinced from scripture that there was no pretribulation rapture. One obvious thing is that there is only one coming and every eye will see Him.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

@@nancyflowers7918 The rapture is not for every eye to see. Jesus himself comes for the church. At the return, the bride, Revelation 19:8, returns with Jesus, Revelation 19:14-15. Then every eye will see Him. And why are you dictating how many times He can come?

[@nancyflowers7918]

@@Pre-Tribulation please give the reference for the secret rapture and more than one coming. Luke 21:27-28 Then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN A CLOUD with power and great glory. But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near. Revelation 1:7 BEHOLD, HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen.

[@brockmitchell3989]

I really enjoyed this video!!! It was very well covered and explained.

[@joshuamorris5290]

Good stuff, Joel

[@johnfourteensix5398]

I love these lessons.

[@sleachpots]

I thank you for spending this time teaching on this. I am constantly meeting believers who believe in a pre trib rapture. I see them falling away when persecution comes as they will be spiritually unprepared to endure. We need this arrow of truth in our day now to sharpen up our walk with God !! Keep teaching it :)

[@Pre-Tribulation]

What is the gospel of salvation? How are we saved today? I bet you can't answer this because most post tribulation cultists can't tell anyone what the gospel is. You all tap dance trying to explain Salvation

[@sleachpots]

@@Pre-Tribulation Instead of trying to attack me over what you think I believe, why not do some study yourself on the plain facts and truth of this matter ? ….If your heart is open, the Holy Spirit will reveal it to you :)

[@christincommon5496]

@@Pre-Tribulation Read 1st John and get an education on what God thinks about loving the brethren.

[@darenlausterer1214]

Thankyou for all the content and info presented in your video - i can't say that i agree with everything but only because i haven't done my research fully and I'm still working through my pre-conceived ideas 👍🤝🙏

[@YxngMaze]

STOCKHOLM REPRESENT💪🏽💯💯💯

[@albertglover2574]

Good work. Very helpful. Excellent.

[@denisebuzzelli3676]

Thanks Joel! Used to be a Pre Tribber but have been a Post Tribber for about 30 years now. Heard Jack Hibbs make a distinction between The Day of The Lord and The Day of Christ meaning the former is a time of wrath and suffering vs the latter meaning a day of deliverance in his latest Sunday sermon. Do you feel there is the distinction proposed by him??

[@squirreljones3595]

The church/bride rapture is a thousand years after the saints rapture John 6 Jesus says at the Last day four times Revelation 20 shows two Resurrections One is called the First Resurrection One is at the Last day

[@denisebuzzelli3676]

@Jason R no, that’s why I’m asking. I always thought they were interchangeable but Hibbs says no. That’s why I was asking Joel because in all my studies on the last days Ive always believed both phrases were interchangeable The Day of The Lord and The Day of Jesus Christ.

[@squirreljones3595]

@Jason R John 6 when Jesus was talking about the rapture He said at the Last day four times The church/bride rapture is after the thousand year reign of Jesus Jesus is Truth Only one day can be Last Daniel 12 2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting Life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt

[@squirreljones3595]

@Jason R No, you just hijacked the Last day from Jesus Look at Revelation 20 12-15 Sounds exactly like Daniel 12 2

[@squirreljones3595]

@Jason R Only the saints that overcome the Mark of the beast get raptured at the First Resurrection Revelation 20 4 seven descriptions Revelation 2 & 3 seven letters

[@timothyhowie6171]

Thank you Joel. Gid bless you

[@maryisaac7013]

Please debate with Jack Hibbs, as he is leading a huge number of the church, down the wrong path and will not be in readiness for the great tribulation. HE IS TEACHING FALSELY, AGAINST GODS WORD.

[@christincommon5496]

All Calvary Chapel pastors teach a pre-trib. It’s just that he has a big audience.

[@1nchr15t7]

I love studying the Ante Nicene Church

[@mikehaney6922]

Its amazingly SAD that so many so called "christians" believe anything they hear. They are too lazy to search the bible for answers and whatever tickles their ears they believe. Very Sad!! Esp. now when their worlds will come crashing down very soon. Yes I was duped into the thought of a pre trib escape, but then I began to search and question that using scriptures like 2 Thes 2:1-4, Mt 24:29-32. etc. I began to study the greek difference between wrath and tribulation/trials. In Rev. and Mt.24 we are told several times that he who endures will be saved. Why would we be told to endure....if we are already gone.

[@scott596]

Absolutely Right God Bless you

[@brockmitchell3989]

I appreciate how you stated we need to let the Scriptures explain itself and not get caught up in trying to focus on whose name might be 666 as an example. Compare Scripture with Scripture and just trust the written Word of God as it is written without adding to it or taking away from it. ❤

[@lmorter7867]

My husband lost his sense of taste after having Covid. Maybe I can get my hands on a can of the rotten fish and see if that revives the taste buds from the dead 🤔

[@martystover5689]

🤣 I like your thinking. Blessings!

[@ripbbl5053]

Joel isn't quite descriptive enough about this stuff: make sure you tell all of your neighbours first!!! (Give them the opportunity to RUN) And nowadays, maybe also tell the police that definitely nobody died at your house, hahahahahaha

[@lavieenrose5954]

@@ripbbl5053 LOL 😂

[@lmorter7867]

@@ripbbl5053 🤣

[@christincommon5496]

Have him try NAC (supplement).

[@nickstrickland4751]

I used to take the position that we should stop trying to figure out the man of sin, and learn to put to death of the sinful man staring through the mirror. Solomon says he that controls his own faculties is mightier then one who takes a city

[@joenewton3034]

The inherent danger in believing in a pre-trib rapture is expecting to escape persecution. We in the US, have been so blessed that we have not been persecuted for our beliefs.... yet. It is frankly, a life and death situation in many parts the world. Are we ready if it comes to that in our country? We all hope that it will not come to that, but I believe eventually that will be the case. In how many years? We just do not know. Remember the apostles with the exception of maybe John died for their faith. Can we expect anything less if things come to worse? I certainly pray nothing like that happens to us but if it does, are we prepared to keep the faith? I fear the people who believe in the rapture will be so disillusioned if it does not come to pass. We need to prepare ourselves. To be clear, there are many brothers and sisters in Christ who believe in the rapture. Many are in the ministry and are doing great things for the Lord, but I am concerned for them if their eschatological world view does not come to pass. God Bless everyone!

[@scott596]

The Martyr's of the America's has Started, but few and far between so far, ! But it's not going to be for much longer, ! Martyrdom is Coming to the America's !

[@scott596]

Christian Women Beheaded for Faith in Jesus Christ and the Word of God, and another Christian woman almost Beheaded, for Faith in Jesus Christ and the Word of God, in Oklahoma City.

[@joenewton3034]

@Scott Yes, it is very sad. We have to be ready for the worse when it comes to that.

[@scott596]

@@joenewton3034 Yes indeed, God Bless you Brother to Endure to the End, through the Power of the Holy Spirit.

[@tammystempky5709]

I pray that the christian church wakes up on the truth of this lie of pre trib

[@floridaman6138]

Just a heads-up... the last video before this is episode 15, and the description says that but it says 14 again in the thumbnail/title screen of the video. Can be confusing.

[@DistinctiveThinking]

How interesting that the 1830's is the origin date of the 'rapture' teaching. So many false doctrines originate from this time frame. Joseph Smith, Ellen White just to mention a few. Just as a new Christian reading the Bible as a child the scriptures make the truth of the false teaching of pre trib so clear. ❤

[@jeffm8423]

Jehovah Witnesses also I believe. 1844 Anabaptist William Miller false second coming prophecy.

[@scott596]

False teaching started with the Catholic Church, Darby, and the Reformation !

[@shiner_man]

Tertullian also discusses the church's persecution in 'Prescription Against Heretics', chapter 4. I believe there is a Tertullian quote of, "the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church."

[@Marias_place]

This is gonna make some angry.. pre tribbers insist that pre trib goes back to early church and its not relatively new

[@jeffm8423]

It doesn’t

[@christincommon5496]

Did you listen to the video? Early church were not “pre-trib”. I have studied many of their writings myself.

[@AlbertGlover-mh5su]

Thank you.

[@joinjen3854]

Didn't yhe 1st century church think the rapture/ harpazo would be in their lifetime?

[@scott596]

No, because of Their Persecution they thought they Missed the Harpazo Rapture Gathering Up together with the Dead in Christ and Paul had to straighten them out that it didn't happen Yet but would in the future.

[@pamelastetor8803]

Very well explained. Thank You!

[@jackrichardson9277]

Joel, you go around the mountain just to get to the other side and go down too many rabbit trails and holes!

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

✟ But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Habakkuk 2:20 (KJV)

[@Indianawhiskeyandbourbon]

I had a dream one night that nations were rising against Israel, and they were surrounding it's borders. I ran to my Mom's house and found them watching the news, and we all just knew.... this was the battle of Armageddon. We were taught that was the sign of the rapture being near. We went to church that night, and we were surprised to find that the church was open 24/7, and everyone was waiting patiently to be raptured. I found it odd that people were sitting there with suitcases and worldly treasures because after all, weren't we leaving this world soon? I stepped into the next room over, and there was a guy sitting alone in the corner of the room all by himself at a white folding table. As I walked over, people were scoffing him and telling me not to talk to him. I debated it for a second and decided to walk over anyway and see what he had for sale on his table. He said take one of these books, you'll need it. I said what is the book and how much is it. He said it's free. I picked it up and opened it and it was a plastic, bubble style book that you see babies teething with, and when I opened it... it lit up on the inside of the pages so you could read them in the dark. I said what is this and kind of laughed thinking, okay, this is why people told me to not talk to you.... he said it's a manual of all of the signs, trumpets and bowls of judgment so you'll know when Jesus' return is near. I said he's returning any minute, what do you mean?.... that's when I read the cover of the book and it said The Rapture, The Great Deception. It's like I went through a time warp because I took the book, turned around and it was after the mark of the beast and everyone refusing the mark was starving. Some were humble but sad, watching their children share a single plate while they starved. Some men and women were crying at the sorrow of watching their families starving. But some were scoffing God and mad because they were lied to and now faced trials and tribulations that they were told they could escape. This caused a falling away of people from the church and God. Needless to say, I woke up and was pretty irritated that I had that dream. It didn't match anything that I had known about Revelations. It wasn't until I heard a guy on coast to coast years later that was explaining post trib and why pre trib was a Great Deception. I'm thankful that I was given that dream. That was about 15 years ago. Just sharing my dream with you all. Sorry it's so long.

[@kenklein9228]

That's quite a dream. And seems to be straight from the Lord.

[@1nchr15t7]

We get to face our captor with our Redeemer!

[@nativeheartsurvival4450]

WOW! THAT IS AMAZING! In your very introduction you said something very profound to me.... Long story short, I was really struggling with some things( not sins) and it took a deep study into the doctrine of Righteousness by Faith in order for me to come out of it and be released from a RELIGIOUS spirit! It didn't come easy! I searched the Scriptures and let the Holy Spirit show me the truth...I fought between what I had heard and say under, and what I was finding in the Word. When I was completely convinced BY THE SCRIPTURES, and settled it in my heart that THE WORD was right..and what I had been told was wrong..I said to God...ok. Then I said " Well, if this is right...then what about the Rapture? Do you know what the response was from the Holy Spirit? Plain as day..he said to me- "WHEN DID THE PRE- TRIBULATION RAPTURE BEGIN TO BE PREACHED?" ( almost exactly what you said in the into!) This was such a profound question to me, and one that I had NEVER thought to ask myself! ( I was a pre-trib rapture believer myself at the time..but I did have questions, obviously). This question from the Spirit set me on a journey...and after much study, I have not believed in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theory since...that was like 17 years ago or more. I thank God that you guys are being bold, but kind, and trying to help others to see the truth. I do not have many friends now in the church community because of my view on this. But my concern is that THE BELIEF IN THE PRE-TRIB RAPTURE THEORY WILL HELP LEAD SOME, A GREAT DEAL MAYBE...FURTHER INTO APOSTASY. Let's pray that those who have ears to hear will hear... before it's too late. Blessings.

[@angierobinson1651]

I had a hard time holding on to the pre-trib rapture belief when I was first born again. I once asked a minister I was studying with this question, "Is it ungodly to donate organs" She asked me why I would even think that, I said, "When the rapture takes place you wouldn't want some unsaved person who received a Christian's heart to drop dead when the heart was reclaimed." She said, "leave it to you to come up with something like that."

[@JoelRichardson]

I asked my pastor if one can "speak in tongues" in their thoughts.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

The Rapture changes our current bodies to one fashioned like Jesus's glorious risen body. If someone has our kidney as a transplant, they will still have that kidney after the rapture. It's our currect BODIES that get changed. Jesus dwells within our bodies...

[@airplane800]

Rapture Second Coming Translation of Believers No Translation involved The Saints go to Heaven The Saints return to the Earth The Earth is not Judged The Earth is judged Imminent Not Imminent Affects Believers only Affect all men on Earth Before the day of Wrath Concludes the day of wrath No reference to Satan Satan is bound He comes in the air He comes to the Earth He comes for His bride He comes with His bride Only the saints see Him Every eye shall see Him The tribulation (wrath) begins The Millenium begins Rapture - John 14:1-3 - I Cor 15:1-53- I Thes 4:13-18 - Roman 8:19, I Cor 1:7-8, 15: 21-23 - Phil 3:20-21 - Col 3:4 - I Thes 1:10 - I Thes 2:19 - I Thes 5:9-10 , 23 - II Thes 2:1-3 - I Tim 6:14 - Heb 9:28 - James 5:7-9 - I Peter 1:7,13 - I John 2:28 - 3:2 - Jude 21 - Rev 2:25 - Rev 3:10 Second coming - Dan 2:44-45 - Dan 7: 9-14 - Daniel 12:1-3 - Zech 14:1-15 - Mat 13:41 - Mat 24: 15-31 - Mat 26:64 - Mark 13:14-27 - Mark 14:62 - Luke 21: 25-28 - Acts 1:9-11 - Acts 3:19-21 - I Thes 3:13 - II Thes 1: 6-10, 2:8 - II Peter 3:1-14 - Jude 14-15 - Rev 1:7 - Rev 19: 11-20:6 - Rev 22:7, 12 This teaching is endorsed by Hal Lindsey, Perry Stone, John Hagee, David Jeremiah, Mark Biltz, J.D. Farah, Jimmy Evans, Jack Hibbs, Mark Hitchcock, Robert Breaker, Theo Heartsill, Skip Heitzig, Andy Woods, Rabi Schneider, Gary Sterman, Chuck Missler, and at least 100 other names I could list here.

[@hawkabomb]

1 Thessalonians 4:16 lines up exactly with Matthew 24:30 where the Son of Man comes in the clouds of heaven. Then, in 4:17, we are caught up in the air, just as Matthew 24:31 explains that while Jesus is in the clouds, he sends angels to gather his elect. All of this, Jesus himself described as occurring "immediately after the tribulation of those days" when the sun is darkened and the moon, and the stars fall. Paul also explains that we who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord...it seems like this also indicates that Day, the Day the Son of Man descends, not a secret appearance. There is only one coming of the Lord!

[@claudiagujbavarga4719]

Hi Joel, thankU for Ur work ..so, at Rom11:25 ..Israel is in blindness until the number of Gentiles is full ..and the subtext send to Rev7:9 ..a great multitude of all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues etc. For me this is about the number of gentiles, the fullness of the gentiles ( belivers& martyrs) and also at Rev6:9,10,11....but some say its about the jews from among all nations, tongues etc. So, which is it? ThankU.

[@claudiagujbavarga4719]

@@MariaGomez-fc8el thankU Sister!

[@debravictoria7452]

Is the tribulation separate from the wrath?

[@jeffm8423]

Tribulation, gathering of the elect and God’s Wrath. Revelation 6-8 lay it out

[@studygodsword5937]

@@MariaGomez-fc8el Revelation 1-5 shows the rapture and confirmation !

[@scott596]

Yes they are different, God Bless you Sister in Jesus Christ

[@jeffm8423]

@@studygodsword5937 No, but Revelation 7:9-17 does.

[@studygodsword5937]

@@jeffm8423 How do you explain that everyone after Rev 6:9 has to be martyred to be saved ??? Rev 6:9-11

[@goretex99]

How do you get this information about the early church fathers?

[@barrykroukamp4566]

Absolutely love this because i habe have seen pre tribulationsists misquote church fathers particularly ken Johnson He actually changes the quotes from his book when you compare some qoutes to the orginal translations For example He removes a partof justin martyrs qoute where He says " Us Christian's " and changes it to i believe " Believers"

[@ourdailybread1099]

Scripture tells us the rapture is after persecution and the great tribulation: In Revelation 20:4,5, John sees the souls of those who were beheaded for refusing to take the mark of the beast or worshipping his image during the great tribulation, and he says they are part of the first resurrection: KJV Revelation 20:4 - And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5 - But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. "This is the first resurrection" is pertaining to verse 4. How do we know that? Because the 2nd resurrection is at the end of the 1000 years: "But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished". Now, what happens AFTER the first resurrection, which includes people beheaded for not worshipping the beast during the reign of the antichrist in the great tribulation (Rev 20:4)? Let's look at scripture: KJV 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 - Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. It says the Lord descends from Heaven first ("For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven"), then the first resurrection ("and the dead in Christ shall rise first"), which involves those who were beheaded for refusing the antichrist during the great tribulation (Rev 20:4), and THEN the rapture at the end ("Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds") Scripture is clear.

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Getting killed as an ENTIRE GROUP to get to Heaven is not the rapture. That's a slaughter.

[@brockmitchell3989]

I just found this channel. Within the last year, after years of reading my Bible all the way through every year starting in 2010 I have stopped believing in the pretrib rapture due to I noticed I saw no mention of it anywhere in Scripture. The other clincher for me is Christ's words when He stated He would return after the tribulation of those days in Matthew 24 and Mark 13. I also began questioning the pretrib rapture when I began to question why preachers were interpreting certain passages in favor of the pretrib rapture when the Scripture they were referring to gave no clear or obvious reference to a pretrib rapture. I have heard for years that Revelation 4 teaches the pretrib rapture. When I read that chapter, there is no reference or reason to think that chapter is speaking of a rapture of the church, let alone a pretrib rapture. I am looking forward to hearing what you have to say on this subject. I will check out your other videos in this series as well. I learned a while back that the pretrib rapture theory did not come about until around 1830 or so. J.N. Darby, I learned was the one that really got the pretrib rapture teaching started and made it popular through preachers like Moody and Scofield, etc.

[@a_h_cchannel6035]

At 30:37 you say the anti christ will come visibly from heaven to save the Christians that are enduring... you need to correct this

[@lawrencesmithjr124]

You were very thorough in looking at the church fathers in the assertion of a post tribulation rapture. Based on that assertion, how then do you interpret 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9, which speaks specifically about the day of the Lord?

[@handles617]

Chapter 5 is a continuation of chapter 4. Chapter 4 he discusses their fear that the dead would not rise again. This is why 1 thess 4 13-19

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Lawrence, this person who posted first in this thread? Handles617? He is a lost person who wants sooooooo bad to be a theologeon BUT handles617 did not know what the Gospel of Salvation was UNTIL I TOLD them! He is a wall colorerer and he eats crayons

[@handles617]

​@Pre-Tribulation go pop quiz somewhere else

[@lawrencesmithjr124]

@@handles617 Got it. Ask a legitimate question, receive snark.

[@markellis7046]

Very good brother. Enjoyed the teaching.

[@jamesburson5689]

Or John Mcarthur saying if you are a calvinist you have to believe in pretrib.. Im not a calvinist and I dont believe in pretrib.. Grew up on the teaching and Hal lindsey, my parents thought I was nuts when I said its not scriptural.. John Hagee and his look up He could come any minute.. Riiight🙂 Once I read and understood a little bit about prophecy I knew that there was no way He is coming back yet.. Thanks for the teaching😘🙌🙏

[@JamesPreech]

How about writing a book that refutes the book "Dispensationalism before Darby"?

[@JoelRichardson]

I'll do a session on it.

[@JamesPreech]

@@JoelRichardson Keep it up. Just found your channel and a great deal of this I have been telling for a very long time, well before I retired from the Army and went on to Bible College. I am seeing more people turn away from the pretribulation rapture teaching. Especially due to what they are witnessing going on in Muslim and Communist countries.

[@scott596]

​@@JamesPreech good for you, good luck and God Bless you in your venture

[@paulanthony7780]

Where is the full teaching on this. There must in some order, such as lesson one, two, ect: Thank you.

[@FRONTIERALLIANCEINTL]

Yep. There’s a playlist for this series in our playlist tab or you can browse the archives with all podcast links and downloadable notes at fai.online/mgbs. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@FRONTIERALLIANCEINTL]

Here is the archive roll for this particular series: fai.online/mgbs/category/THE+RAPTURE+%26+ENDURANCE

[@LC-df3jl]

Dreama and Visions 💕

[@brockmitchell3989]

Just out of curiosity because I am new to this channel, does FAI associate itself with a particular denomination or doctrine of faith. For example, does FAI lean toward an Arminian, Calvinist, or some other theology system, and does FAI affiliate as Baptist, Methodist, etc? I am just wondering so I can get an idea of what you believe Biblically. I just want to get to know this channel and its statement of faith. I read a lot of books by different denominations and watch videos from different denominations so long as they are true to Scripture. The areas where they diverge from the Bible I just pay that stuff no mind but realize I can learn from many sources so long as like I said what they are teaching is in agreement with the Holy written Word of God. I am trying to learn. As for me, I personally identify as a Reformed Faith similar to guys like R.C. Sproul, John MacArthur, C.H. Spurgeon, A.W. Pink, etc.

[@IanSmithConsulting]

You need to stick it to jack hibbs he is now really going full core pre trib

[@ravindrinrangasamy578]

U should send this video to pastor John macarthur plse

[@wesstover1632]

You’ve got way too many commercials going on on here. I tried to watch,….but it’s nearly impossible due to the amount of interruptions.

[@PeterFisherman130]

'But it appears that Irenaeus of Lyon (120-202) was a pre-tribulationist. Irenaeus was a disciple of Polycarp (who was a disciple of the apostle John) and articulated his eschatological views in Against Heresies, Book 5. First, he referred to Enoch’s translation and Elijah’s being “caught up” as previews of the Rapture. “For Enoch, when he pleased God, was translated in the same body in which he did please Him, thus pointing out by anticipation the translation of the just. Elijah, too, was caught up [when he was yet] in the substance of the [natural] form; thus exhibiting in prophecy the assumption of those who are spiritual, and that nothing stood in the way of their body being translated and caught up.”[4] Second, Irenaeus refers to the Church’s being “caught up” before the tribulation. “And therefore, when in the end the Church shall be suddenly caught up from this, it is said, ‘There shall be tribulation such as has not been since the beginning, neither shall be’ (Mat 24:21). For this is the last contest of the righteous, in which, when they overcome they are crowned with incorruption.”[5] The italicized “this” in his quotation is clearly a reference to the tribulation, which he then introduces.' truthandtidings . com/2020/07/the-rapture-a-pre-darby-rapture/

[@Eye2Sky4U]

Keep teaching Truth! It's irresponsible and dangerous to teach pretrib especially right now. ❤

[@darlenedunlap6693]

Revelation 20:4-6 was the final selling point for me on a post tribulation rapture. If this is the 1st resurrection, what was the resurrection 7 years earlier.

[@Post-Trib]

That's why some pre-trib believers adopt a multiple rapture/resurrection position. It means nothing now but emotional comfort to them. They act like immature and emotionally distraught children and ask foolish questions about their pets being caught up also 🙄

[@Post-Trib]

Or they split the 1st resurrection into 2 parts. The rapture, where Jesus comes down and does an immediate U-turn. Then the 2d coming which is technically the 3rd after the U-turn which is then the 1st resurrection which is technically the 2d

[@sheiladale6802]

I’m not a staunch pre Tribber. But I can’t imagine Jesus would allow His Bride to face the rest of the Trib… last 3 1/2 years.. what an unimaginable test for Believers. I do believe we will face the AC who is currently on the scene.

[@joinjen3854]

We have been in Tribulation since the fall in Eden. God has allowed 100s of thousands of Martyrs. What makes you so special?

[@julianaallen8477]

Are you an American? I am, and it's really only the western world who believes in pre-tribulation rapture bc of things like you said. The rest of the world has dealt with terrible persecution that we can't even imagine. From the apostles to today, Christians are constantly killed and persecuted. We are just VERY LUCKY to live in such a free nation.

[@thehodler1213]

@@julianaallen8477 I think we are Babylon, and that's a scary thought

[@charliewhon6548]

He let all the apostles get tortured, exiled and murdered; what makes us think we are any better to get out of the tribulations He promised we would have? They are to purify us, as Joel read, and in this day and age especially, we are surrounded by impurity. I was just thinking about how easy it is, with today’s technology, to be inundated with evil. So much more so than even when I was growing up before computers or internet. We need the world taken out of us no doubt! Our tribulations will require a decision between set-apartness, or worldliness.

[@scott596]

Clearly you know nothing about the History of the Apostle's and Believer's in Jesus Christ ! So far more than 600 Million Christian's have been Killed Beheaded Crucified and Burnt Alive for Faith in Jesus Christ and the Word of God ! And Continue to be so every day every year and the Tribulation of those Days has not started Yet.

[@PeterFisherman130]

'Concluding Analysis Critics of rapture history who have argued that belief in the pretribulational rapture was not embraced before John Nelson Darby (1800-1882) deny the clear testimony of theologians and commentators of earlier periods. The clear statements of Pseudo-Ephraem, John Gill, and others now make clear that pretribulationism has had a long and credible history of people who understood it,, taught it, and who lived their lives in light of it.' THE RAPTURE IN TWENTY CENTURIES OF BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION James F. Stitzinger Associate Professor of Historical Theology

[@faithwins7713]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥::: It’s AMAZING how so many people have taken the WORD OF GOD and make MILLIONS ! What did Jesus do ? Just curious !

[@Nikki67762]

That was soooo awesome! Do you think this pre trib is the Great Delusion?

[@Brujo2016]

I never believed in a pre-trib rapture. I always felt like it was a cop out. But then again, I don’t expect every Christian to have tough skin.

[@jamesbaker520]

To what do the references mean that we are not destined for wrath and you will be saved from Jacob’s trouble?

[@sarahrager1894]

Joel, can you tell me what the intro song is called? I really enjoy all of the intro music that is used on a lot of the teachings

[@handles617]

It's fai studios' intro not his, but the music comes from "Sonata Allegro" by Jo Blankenburg

[@sarahrager1894]

@@handles617 thank you!

[@tammystempky5709]

Read John 11 1 thru 25 martha makes it very clear here Saying I know Ill see my brother Lazarus again in the resurrection on the last DAY revelation 20 verse 6 says blessed and holy is he who takes part in the first resurrection no pre trib its post my brothers and sisters

[@Pre-Tribulation]

Matthew 27:52-53 KJV And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, [53] And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. ☝️ Lazarus would be resurrected HERE if Jesus did not raise him from the dead.

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Can someone explain revelation 2:22 please? The Lord says that people will be able to escape the tribulation to come if they repent.

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Who are your sources for the "early church?" Ante-Nicene fathers? Please state your sources.

[@christincommon5496]

He cited four of them in this video. And yes, all of those were before the Nicene Creed.

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Listen to sermons by Pastor Sam Adams from Independence Baptist Church (Ocala, FL) on this issue. Many good sermons on this issue plus covers other things happening in the world.