My WARNING about the rapture.

Brace yourselves...
We'll soon have a whole new round of end times panic on our hands.
Here's a sobering examination of 6 different views of the end times and strengths and weaknesses of them. kzbin.infoxmw0uVLu...
My website BibleThinker.org

[@robertzakaria8526]

With each passing day, Jesus' return is closer than the day before, but we belong to the welcoming committee, not the planning committee.

[@AugustLeavesOffering]

🤣That is brilliantly said 👍

[@Yesica1993]

Ha! I love this!

[@Cashboys]

Very much agreed.

[@UnknownUser-dy6ij]

Ha! Robert that is great, thank you

[@KEP2]

Love it!

[@idnb70]

"I've heard so many rapture predictions I don't even care anymore." These are my sentiments exactly! I believe Christ is coming back and I pray that when he does he finds me faithfully (if imperfectly) at my post! Making much of him and assembling as many as possible who know and love him!!! ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@Jersonx3000]

"the end is near" ... it's been "near" for over 2,000 years now. When will all you christians realize that it's all a hoax??? cognitive dissonance much?

[@darkeen42]

It's just too bad your religion is more concerned about being faithful to Christ than actually being a good person. That's the kind of religion that would cause the dark ages.

[@darkeen42]

I would like all of Christianity to make that public apology ashamed of the harm their religion has done

[@michaelmorrison8846]

@@darkeen42 but to follow Christ we are supposed to be more like Him. Thereby we will be better people, loving, kind, meek, humble, and the rest of the fruits of the spirit. The dark ages happened because humankind twisted the teachings of the bible to better themselves.

[@tormodundheim259]

Tell me more about what you know of the so called "Dark Ages". Do you know who made up the name? Some smart people in the Enlightenment Era. Do you think they had a bias in any way? Wrong application of Christ teachings is always wrong. Nothing wrong with criticism against Christians not living up to the standard. That is what its all about. Every day walking with the Lord and getting closer to beeing the person he wants you to be. You will never be done in that walk as long as you are bound to this earth. That is both hope giving and keeping you humble in the walk with Him.

[@norrisonian]

I used to argue pre/post trib but I took a breath and asked the Lord what He thought and I heard Him say clearly, "Be ready, for in the hour you think not, the son of man is coming!" So instead of arguing, I'm teaching, "Be ready .."

[@sonsofliberty3081]

That's not what the Bible says. There are zero verses for a pre tribulation rapture. Zero. You're going to see people taking verses completely out of context. Pulling several verses from different parts of the Bible to make a point. What you need to do is read it. Every time a thief in the night is mentioned with a time stamp, it's always after the tribulation of those days. It's so clear. Just because we don't know the day or hr now, we do know that the next thing you need to look for is when Isreal makes a pact with the many to build the 3rd temple. Not the actual building or starting to build. It's the contract that starts the 70th week of Daniel. Also, clearly the end of the age includes the 70th week. A lot of people like to not read that because it makes them feel good. You'll see the temple being built. 42 months after the contract is signed, you will see the abomination of desolation happen. This is when the antichrist sits in the temple and claims he is god. Then gives an order to kill all Christians and jews. Jesus warned the church that this day would come and says if you see this and live in Jerusalem, flee to the mountains. He said woe to those people if this happens on the sabbath because everything is shut down, or if you're nursing a child, or if it is winter time. From the day the antichrist sits in the temple, this day starts the actual great tribulation. A lot of pastors try to say it is 7yrs. But that's not biblical. The Bible says the great tribulation is 3¹/² yrs, or 42 months. Some time during this 42 month period, we will see the judgments begin. We have no idea if it's 3 months in, or the last week, or the last year. He doesn't say. My feeling is that it is closer to the end of the 42 months. They're killing Christians and jews. If we're raptured, they can't kill us. We're also protected from the judgments, just like Isreal was protected during the plagues in Egypt. They still had light and weren't bothered by them. Then AFTER the tribulation of those days He comes in the clouds to take us back. So it's not even the last day of the tribulation, it just says after. So the 42 months will he up. Is it 1hr later, 12hrs, 3 days? We won't know. Maybe this is why Jesus said no one knows the day or hr. Think about it. The tribulation is over, and all of those people are saying peace and safety. Then Jesus appears in the clouds to rapture us up, then he brings the destruction. Read it, it's all one event that happens on the same day. By saying you don't know and yo be ready isn't glorifying God. It's being lukewarm. Mathew 24, mark 13, Luke 21. All the same accounts. Rev 20 and 21 is a good place. Amother one is to watch the Rev series on Blessed Hope Chapel channel. He took like 7 years to go through the book. You can listen to it continually to understand it. I was listening to another pastor while I was doing stuff at home. He said something about the rapture and then how clear it was. I didn't hear it being clear so I wrote it down and read it later. I was right. Then I started reading further, and found I was deceived for 30yrs. Then I found this guy at blessed hope and it was an amazing eye opening experience. You have to take the Bible in context and not jump around.

[@norrisonian]

@@sonsofliberty3081 I know it's clear to you and to me but it seems that you may have missed my point: I'm not arguing about it anymore. Jesus' own words: "Be ready." Everyone in history has went the way of the grave and our eyes need to be on eternity and where will I spend it? MHO.

[@thegardener2173]

​@sonsofliberty3081 absolutely true. Scripture does not back a PRE trib rapture. Honestly wouldn't mind being wrong as getting an easy way out would be nice. However, I'll say it again scripture does not back this. Completely sad as it's common sense to know that a pre trib would mean there are two more comings of Christ which is wrong. EVERYONE goes threw tribulation. The pre trib teaching is demonic. And you can see it as clear as day , considering how insanely upset people get when you tell them there is no pre trib as if my lack of beliefe in a pre trib somehow effects them from making it.

[@xDiananas]

⁠@@sonsofliberty3081and here you are telling someone who asked and got answered about this topic, and specifically said she just stopped, and you come and tell her your theory about the rapture. Why can’t you stop??????????

[@andrewmarshall7569]

There is zero point in arguing over Heavenly things or God's perfect timing. I've never been a "date-setter" as I think the practice causes the person predicting dates to lose all credibility. I have seen very convincing arguments for a pre/post tribulation rapture, and it astounds me that everyone is so up in arms about it. While we are commanded as Christians, in Mark 13, as well as other passages to "watch" for signs of the end times, we are to do this as to not be deceived. This isn't a salvation issue on its face either, but it is one I have always been intrigued with since I was younger and learned about Bible prophecy.

[@lad6524]

Ive sinned so many times and every day i keep asking God for forgiveness but i keep repeating please guys pray for me

[@sonyaluhman4648]

Ephesians 4 May the Holy Spirit grant you discernment & bless you. . .

[@annep.1905]

Read the Bible daily, and if you have time to read a lot of it in one day, great! God says to renew our minds. Forgiveness is always available to those who ask.

[@Michael_Anthony05]

walk in the spirit, not in the flesh. it takes practice, not easy, that is why we have Jesus, we are clean from the sins and filthiness of this world through Jesus our saviour. Don't worry, keep the faith every day.

[@gordie4059]

Keep repenting and keep believing. That is the sum of the Christian life. Perfection is only on the life to come. Never forget Christ is your righteousness.

[@Cantstanya]

No problem - sin, repent, repeat … great system you xtians have there … losers!

[@whitecollarwhisky]

Three truths I share when asked about the second coming of Christ: 1. It’s certain to happen. 2. It hasn’t happened yet. 3. This means we should be more intentional and vigorous about sharing the gospel today than we were yesterday. I don’t need to know the timing, I need to know the One who is coming and be faithful to the mission and ministry given into our keeping until he returns. Thank you for your faithful witness, Mike.

[@ProphetGreg94]

False. He already came back in 70ad.

[@djparsons7363]

@@ProphetGreg94 Another Scripturally ignorant voice chimes in with more false ideas. WRONG!

[@simonfreeman308]

@@ProphetGreg94 Amen. Jesus did what he said he was going to do. Unfortunately, tradition is powerful and most people can’t differentiate between what they’ve heard and what the Scripture teaches.

[@youcancallmeaugustus7559]

#2 isn’t true. Jesus returned, as He promised, in 70 AD at His Parousia. Read the accounts of His Olivet Discourse in MT 24, MK 14 and LK 21 carefully.

[@ProphetGreg94]

@@djparsons7363 Okay. Then refute my claim. Jesus said that all those things would occur before the passing of that generation (Mathew 24:34).

[@scrapingrama1]

I’ve been a Christian for only maybe 65 years 😂. Heard it all my life. My concern is have you repented and confessed Jesus is Lord and king in your life. Every generation says this. It’s crazy because the world is crazy. I want to be home with Jesus. But also the rest of my family. 🎉🎉my mom was 93 when she died on her death bed. She is happy with the Lord. I’m so thankful. God bless. ❤

[@nadyssb]

You are saved by Grace Through Fatih in Jesus Christ Alone. Not by confessing your sins, turning from all your sins (which is impossible) or accepting Jesus into your heart. It is Jesus Christ finished work on the cross that saves you. When you believe that He died for All of your sins (past, present and future) on the cross, was buried for 3 days and rose again, you are saved for ever and sealed by the holy spirit. 🙏 that is the gospel. 🌹

[@elijahcandage]

Dang, only 65 years? I've been Christian all my life!

[@forshizzleinthehizzl]

You CANT be saved unless you repent and turn from your sins. Stop taking the Lords name in vain. He didn’t say this. No we cannot add to the finish work of Christ and we can’t earn it but a life that has no fruit of the spirit is not saved . We are known by our works . Please read the Bible

[@Jersonx3000]

"the end is near" ... it's been "near" for over 2,000 years now. When will all you christians realize that it's all a hoax??? cognitive dissonance much?

[@MrRondonmon]

Here is where you are wrong, I was called unto Prophecy 40 years ago and told "The Man of Sin is Here" in a vision. Young people need to KNOW that the Rapture is upon us now, so they will repent out of fear, because one they miss the Rapture most will be too weak minded to overcome Satan & the A.C.'s sneaky evil ways. They will mostly take the Mark of the Beast. So, you saying every generation has said it matters not, this generation has FACTS. Israel is reborn, this evil world now calls good evil and evil good they are warped, the take kids and brainwash them into being homosexuals then transexuals. As in the days of Noah. We have a SPACE ROCK heading our way called Apophis, it will hit on April 13, 2029. The time is at hand, if you do not understand that you do not read your bible enough my friend.

[@kindlegarrett4017]

I have had dreams that I know were from the Lord, and I know the end is near. I know others who have also had dreams or visions. More than that, I have felt a great urgency, and I know many other Christians who have felt it too, not just a feeling but an urgent tug or push in the Spirit. You can not convince me that the world was more evil or the same "back in the day." Evil has not been called good so openly and accepted as it is right now. The end is near. That being said, I will not claim a day or hour for that is quite foolish, and I will not run to the hills in panic. I will live ever ready and more urgently share the gospel and live it. We don't have time to waste. People need Jesus.

[@gennabriones1707]

Praise the Lord praise the Lord I had a rapture dream too and when you have when you have dreams and visions, you have more urgency to share the gospel and I believe that’s why God is letting us know to warn people then I am 54 years old and I never seen evil like I see it so we are here time to get right or be left behind

[@Andrea92_91]

I get what you’re saying, however, such evil in the world has existed in the past. Look at the Sodom and Gomorrah and the Noachian Flood. Sodom and Gomorrah was so rotten in sin that God wiped it from existence. Likewise, the world before the great flood was so corrupt that God flooded the entire planet and started over again.

[@user-wl8wl8lp9r]

I had a rapture dream back in the 90’s - however it was a lesson where the Lord was trying to teach me something, I actually felt myself changing and being drawn upward, but it stopped mid air because instead of focusing on what was happening and being joyful that I was being taken up to be with the Lord, I instead started looking around to find my mother to see if she was going as well. I was very close to my mother, even as an adult and tended to rely more heavily on her advise than seeking the Lord for myself. Once I stopped mid air the Lord spoke to me that I was to look to him and put him first as it is through him that my salvation comes. A very valuable lesson, so yes I’ve had a rapture dream, it felt so real that I can still feel how my body was changing in the moment, even after all these years. No one had been talking about the rapture during that time, but the Lord knew what I needed to get the message across of the importance of depending on him and not putting others before him. First of the 10 commandments. Now, Because I had a rapture dream do I know when it will occur?, no. But the Bible does tell us we should be aware of the times and seasons, Jesus admonished the religious leaders of his day for being so caught up in religiosity and politics of their time that they were missing the very fact of his coming being right before their very eyes. Do I believe the rapture will be soon? Yes, the players are maneuvering in place for it to be able to occur at anytime: Israel is a nation after 2000 years of the Jews being scattered around the world, so the end time clock is definitely ticking. Sin is rampant, Christianity is no longer a reputable thing for the ungodly to hide behind and pretend outwardly while what they do behind closed doors is horrific, now the time has come for true Christianity to be mocked and discounted, disdain for Christianity is flaunted everywhere- movies, music, all the cultural Propagandists ( what is wrong is right and what is right is wrong), deception everywhere, Satan no longer hides- he is celebrated. Christians are mocked. Those that are in apostasy celebrate evil and approve of evil doers and welcome them into leadership in the churches, being deceived by their own sense of self righteousness they confuse love with permission to sin unrepentantly, not remembering when Jesus forgave, he said go and sin no more, he did not give permission to continue to revel in it. Birth pangs galore, weather changes, wars and rumors of wars, people rushing here and there, knowledge increased exponentially, according to NASA Apophis asteroid to come so close to earth in 2029 that it will take out satellites, millionaires building underground bunkers to save themselves, WEF plans of setting up a one world government control through AI and also a controlled one world digital banking on the horizon, to be used by an eventual one world leader that will start out well but eventually lead this world in to a living hell on earth. So, yes it’s soon and people need to be made aware of all the prophetic things that are falling in to place that point to that season we are in, they need to know so they can get things right with the Lord, so whether they die first, or go in the rapture when it happens, they will be safe for an eternity with the God who loved them enough to die in their place. So let’s spread the word even more diligently than ever.

[@stephanien2286]

VERY well said.

[@haleymos]

Nailed it!!

[@DaisyAnnabelle6]

Amen ✝️

[@totalweirdo3378]

I really find Mike's outlook to be refreshing. He seems to be reasonable and cautious, he tends to focus on the rational application of scripture to our daily lives. I appreciate his ministry very much.

[@Yesica1993]

Yes, that is what I really like about his approach. He also seems very down to earth and humble, which I also appreciate.

[@Jersonx3000]

@@Yesica1993 why did god put the tree in the garden of eden?

[@tormodundheim259]

@@Jersonx3000 How could anyone possibly know the answer to that? Think about it. Whose thoughts would you need to have access to? It cannot be answered, the question is "wrong". That is the only answer to your question.

[@Maria_O]

Yes, I agree even though I don't agree with him in everything. It's a refreshing break from those who are so terribly dogmatic.

[@Yesica1993]

You don't care. You're a troll.@@Jersonx3000

[@bobbyadkins6983]

Even if Jesus didn't come back until a hundred years from now, no one knows when their time is up. We need to always be ready for either His coming or for when we die, which ever comes first.

[@Dani._ella]

Yes. This!!!

[@darlabroadwater1537]

Exactly! I always say be ready for your own personal Rapture!

[@victor6010]

I trully believe we are the last generation though

[@bobbyadkins6983]

@@victor6010 Very possibly so. But some felt the same way in the Bible days.

[@victor6010]

@@bobbyadkins6983 yeah but all the apocalypse signs are being fulfilled...

[@EcadMAW]

I have been a Christian for over 50 years. I have been and continue to live as though Christ could come at any moment. If the Lord gives me a few more years here on Earth, I will continue to live in anticipation of the rapture. The point being I focus on living for Christ in an ever increasingly threatening and dark world. The blessed hope makes that a much more tolerable endeavor.

[@TommyBrownIII]

My daily prayer is and always will be. Come Quickly Lord Jesus Even so thy will be done.

[@CraigMarkOBrien]

We don't know the day. Only God knows. However what is happening is pointing to something coming. We need to be alert, awake. Yes no one knows the day or hour. However it is not time to be asleep.

[@bryguy8203]

Yes Zechariah 12:1-3, 2 Timothy 3;1-9, Matthew 24:3-14, But God, John 3:16. God Bless.

[@PierceHart-zk5nn]

I had two dreams about the rapture, so vivid. This was around 2021-2022 First dream: I'm outside my house, its midday, sun is out. I'm standing in the driveway (in my human body), in fact I look like what I look like today. I'm surrounded by millions of white doves. As far as the East is from the West. I had a sense that we were waiting for something. The doves are hovering/flying above the ground at about hip-height. And then a feeling of needing to look up, so I glance up into the sky Eastward (I'm in NZ for those wanting to calculate Eastward). And I see the clouds split in half and rolled away on either side as if commanded to do so with poise, comfort and powerful looking - and in the middle of where it parted, in clear blue sky, was Jesus Christ, without a doubt 100% and he was slowly descending but he did not touch ground, as if he was waiting for us to come up. I calculated he was about 100m away at least, maybe 200m up in the air roughly. But I knew exactly that's Jesus Christ. Then I felt a sudden whooshing feeling like we were about to fly. Closest example of the feeling of being raptured, is like a rollercoaster when it's about to take off. I couldn't look a Jesus directly because his light was so powerful. And I wake up. Second dream: I'm still at my house, I'm still in my human body, I look as though what I look like now (terms of age) but unlike the first dream I hear the trumpet blow, and it resonates through your entire body, you can feel it. And my body starts to change/transform. As this is happening, I'm observing my hands. My hands were glowing like crystal gold and white, like starlight mixed with gold. and then it took over my entire body. And I became this golden starlight being. And then I get the sensation like the roller coaster of being lifted out of here. And then I wake up. Jesus Christ is real. The rapture is real. Those who are saved will be saved from the wrath to come.

[@baberoot1998]

Wow. You ate truly allowing Satan to overtake your mind. What a shame. This is a false mindset you have.

[@lavieenrose5954]

That’s as near to a rapture as you’re ever going to get ❤

[@opticalraven1935]

Dreams are dreams and cannot be taken seriously. Unless you know for sure it is from God, these are just dreams of things you want to happen. Do not put too much weight on these.

[@PierceHart-zk5nn]

@@opticalraven1935 Take it with a grain of salt. I cannot tell you whether or not it is from God, but what I can say is they were no mere dreams, and the message of those dreams are far more important than the dreams themselves. Jesus is coming back for his Church; the rapture is real and those saved will be spared from the wrath to come. The time of the harvest of the gospel is now.

[@angelicamartinezr.8965]

​@@PierceHart-zk5nn Don't pay attention to him, he has been answering the same thing in several comments.

[@skalias815]

Thank you for this! When I was a teenager I was really obsessed with KZbin videos predicting the end times or prophecies or even stories about near death experiences from Christians. I was not mature yet in my journey and I honestly trusted so many other Christians because I thought many were sincere. It wasn’t until so many prophecies didn’t come through that I realized how many false prophets they are and honestly it’s still forgivable sin but what made it worse is that most did not repent and humble themselves. I was so wrapped into all of it that I had my own “prophetic dream” that confirmed one of the rapture dates going around. It later turned out to be false of course and when I realized my prophetic dream wasn’t a prophesy, I knew I was wrong. It’s such a slippery slope because Satan can still give us spiritual dreams which are not from God. There is a reason that we are to test the spirits, because not everything that is spiritual comes from God.

[@gtolose]

The truth - people are simply incapable of testing the spirits. Which does beg the question - why give a grenade to a child, it will end in tears and that essentially is what has happened with the Holy Spirit, everyone makes up his own story, everyone is afraid to contradict because of the sacredness of anything inspired potentially by the Holy Spirit and we have paralysis and widespread deception. Maybe in the wealthy Western church age we now live in - the deception that abounds with the doctrine of the Holy Spirit would abound anyway BUT with persecution the Holy Spirit has a role which makes up for all the bad stuff we c today. Thats all i can think.

[@leahparker9033]

A good reason for me to be thankful I don't remember my dreams.

[@ryanrevland4333]

I was the same way. Totally delusional. I was reading Revelation and finding correlations with the Iraq war.

[@skalias815]

@@ryanrevland4333 You just reminded me that at the time my favourite bible book was Revelation, I was obsessed lol. My parents thought I was paranoid and I really was. It really is sad that many christians especially young christians get sucked into all this.

[@ryanrevland4333]

@skalias815 These apocalyptic texts always emerge when the Jewish people are conquered and exiled. Roman persecution was horrific, surely the Son of Man would arrive as predicted in Daniel and conquer them! I can see why first century Christians thought it was the end of the world. Not much has changed.

[@saracarlson-kringle]

This reminds me of being a kid on a long road trip with my parents and asking, 'Are we there yet...' every waking hour. It also reminds me of my pre-born again days, when I realized the tarot couldn't tell me anything about the future or anything I didn't already know - and then hearing in someone's testimony that relying on something like tarot is akin to not trusting God - which was pivotal for me. Our trust in God keeps us on point - keeps our head in the game - keeps us moving forward - keeps us in awe - keeps us growing - keeps our relationship with Him fresh. He is in back of, with, and ahead of us - He has the best intel - He can twist the enemy's plot to benefit us - I wouldn't want to go into battle without Him [and we are in a spiritual theater of war]. Yeah. We don't need to know and micromanage every little detail...we need to trust, rest and flow - listen and obey.

[@janicestefanic3057]

I agree Mike, people are quoting scriptures, speculating the different signs. Only God knows the hour, I appreciate your ministry and you. God bless you.

[@dashanovokreshchenov8836]

But the Bible also says we will know the time and season.

[@darkeen42]

Except uses very clearly told his disciples it would happen before they died that was 2000 years ago why is your god 2000 years late? You know it's always 2000 years late things that are obviously not going to happen because they're retarded fairy tales . But unfortunately Christmas have decided taking care of each other in this world doesn't matter because Jesus is coming to save us and that's really really dangerous point of view

[@makedisciples8653]

Have you seen any birth pains? No dates ever! But I know birth pains when I see them. No predictions ever! But be ready, there is going to be a rapture…regardless of anyone’s predictions or opinions

[@opticalraven1935]

​@@dashanovokreshchenov8836How ate we to know the season when no one knows the season and disagre on it constantly?

[@1Chr1st]

💯 Pastor Mike! The devil loves to distract us from living out the gospel.

[@RichardTavilla]

Well thought out

[@RichardTavilla]

So true

[@tobyc8668]

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, *but also to all who have longed for His appearing* (2 Timothy 4:7)

[@SavedbyGraceAlone84]

I cannot wait for His return and with each passing day, the things that are going on in the world are grieving me more and more. I am so excited for it and we soo need it

[@princesssweetpea9205]

Yes... We will not be whisked away to heaven.. We will see HIM, at the very end... at HIS coming!!! There will not be an early pre-tribulation rapture. You might want to see my post, three hours above this one, with thorough explanation and Scriptural reference.

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

I believe he’s coming very soon! I’d never predict a day, a month, a year. Never. But I do believe he’s coming very very soon and I too am excited, and feel the urgency to tell others he’s coming soon. Be ready!

[@blindvision4703]

I get nervous about it, being worried that I’m not ready. I think the Bible can be made to make a pretty strong case for the post tribulation view of the rapture, personally. Kaleb over on the I think biblically channel makes an interesting video defending this view. God bless.

[@shadosnake]

@@blindvision4703 pre-trib people have extra time to change their minds, if so, lol

[@bugsocsollie1694]

I think most Christians try to use Israel's feast days to predict a rapture of the Body of Christ Church. Christ said that He comes as a thief in the night. His 2nd coming is as a thief. He never once mentioned the Body of Christ Church and He never mentioned our rapture. It is so easy to see the things He said would be in place, what the world would be like when He does come, it's easy to see those things falling into place. For that reason people are getting excited and trying to get others excited with them. But we can't be looking at Israel's Doctrine for their last days, as a rapture date, because their doctrine and ministry doesn't kick off again until this Dispensation of Grace for the Gentiles is over. That's Satan's clue that it's his time. The secrecy is to keep Satan from knowing when: this is the Restrainer.

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

@@blindvision4703a case can be made for all Rapture views. However, on sheer weight alone, the majority of Bible passages support the Pre-Tribulation view and it’s the most dominant position by far.

[@spacemoose4726]

Paul thought that too....2,000 years later, and we're still waiting.

[@dessiplaer]

The Bible says that we will not be caught unaware. The best way to not be surprised by the Lord's coming is to trust Him and serve Him. That way you will be found doing what your Master commands. The people who will be surprised are the ones who stop watching and get drawn away by things in this life that are unimportant. God bless.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Well stated!

[@Window4503]

Nailed it. I keep saying this, but for some reason believers forget this fact from 1 Thessalonians 5. Jesus even says that he expects his actual servants to be at the door to let their master in when he knocks. It's the ones goofing off and abusing their fellow servants who will be surprised and afraid at his coming. "But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober."

[@Giggidy11]

Fast 🙏 I had a sin that was attached to me so I got on my knees and told Jesus if I do this sin again I will fast for 24 hrs and on the 24th hour I will get on my knees and pray the rosary. Long story short-Not only did Jesus visit me in a dream and place his hand on my shoulder but I no longer am attached to the sin. Hope this helps and you’re in my prayers 🙏

[@froreyfire]

Let me guess: the sin was praying to Mary? That's probably why he came, to stop you from praying the rosary.

[@wendyfowler1311]

We are definitely 💯 in the season because everything is converging everywhere unlike anything I have ever seen in my 53 years of life 🙏❤

[@JuliaFaith82]

Yes! It’s hard to watch other Christian’s rely solely on “no one know the day or the hour” when other verses tell us explicitly to be watching, as it won’t be a surprise to us if we do. It’s a blessing to know it’s soon.

[@susancox8871]

Exactly!!!! We should all have a sense of urgency. It propels us to be more bold with the gospel. And reexamine our priorities. This video is dangerous in my opinion because Christians will go back to putting their heads in the sand and ignoring the season we're in. It's a matter of life or death right now!!!

[@susancox8871]

Parable of the 10 virgins comes to mind. I don't want to be caught without oil in my lamp.

[@JuliaFaith82]

@@susancox8871 totally true. There are so many unbelievers asking questions because even they are seeing the signs. I was saved 4 yrs ago BECAUSE God placed it on my heart that He’s coming soon. Most of those saved in the last 7 yrs are because of this urgency! We don’t have much time left at all.

[@natashagillian]

1) It's ALWAYS been a matter of life and death, people die without Christ every day - many get saved post Rapture so missing the Rapture doesn't mean hell for everyone. 2) Caught without oil? If you are already saved how are you without oil? If you are saved you are ready, period. There is nothing else you need to do to make the journey.@@susancox8871

[@ilovejesus9475]

All I know is that every day that passes is one day closer to His return -whenever that will be. NO one knows the day or hour-

[@ProphetGreg94]

He already came back in 70ad.

[@ty1158]

"I've heard so many rapture predictions that I just don't care anymore". Amen to that. He'll return when his time comes.

[@Yeshua.22]

I appriciate you so much Pastor Mike! I had an amazing incounter with The Lord a few years ago in my home. Im not able to attend a church right now so im so thankful that i can atleast learn from an awesome Pastor like yourself online! Thank you ~ Melissa

[@verarivadeneira5275]

I had a dream about the wedding of the lamb and I saw myself worried looking for a dress I finally found one and I saw myself in a white dress I was doing my nails, rushing to go to the wedding and I spilled nail polish on the dress . I was worried about going to a wedding like that. I also saw people seating around tables they were happy and dressed up! I knew some people there; But I couldn’t reach! they were higher than were I was, I was trying to enter the place and some force was preventing me, besides my appearance getting late and dirty to that wedding. I knew in my dream that it was the representation of the union of Jesus and his church and I was banned!! I was cold and wasn’t praying or reading my Bible and my heart was drifting away from God during that time… God was calling me out an exposing my situation! That dream changed me forever, I don’t ever want to grow cold again and I want to be ready, with no stains and with my lamp full of oil.

[@yeahboee]

I understand the “no one knows the day or hour” statement, but it should be countered with “but you are NOT in darkness that the day should overtake you” from Thessalonions. I don’t know when He will return, but I expect that anticipation and signs will grow before it, much like how God warned for a century plus before the flood. The Rapture is a great event for believers, but a very bad one for everyone else

[@phil4_8]

Jesus tells us, no one knows the actual time, He also tells us to stay awake and provides signs to watch for. There’ll be no “predictions” coming from me, but my eyes are all 😳 God bless you brothers and sisters! 🙏

[@ProphetGreg94]

“For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done. “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭24‬:‭34‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. Truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭10‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭14‬:‭60‬-‭62‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@ProphetGreg94]

Jesus gave his own predictions to his coming. And he said it would happen before the passing of that generation, which was only 40 years. He came back in 70ad.

[@tonynguyen2846]

only God knows

[@wingbeat68]

👍

[@rickynotestine9963]

⁠@@ProphetGreg94That’s what I believe

[@user-pb2vo4pt3t]

TRULY, I hope you are right. I'm exhausted physically, mentally and spirituality. There is nothing here I need or want. I'm ready to go home.

[@christofferthinggaard202]

I love this ❤ This deserves to be pasted into many, many comment sections 🎉

[@rubyserenity90]

When I first came out of New Age to follow Jesus from The Holy Bible, I remember getting so many vivid dreams of the end times, I mean fireballs falling from the sky, food shortages, people in camps, like it was bad... but then, couldn't the enemy have been using me still? so at the time everyone was sharing their dreams and visions, now I never set dates or anything but I knew in my spirit that Jesus was coming back sooner than most people thought. But at the same time, I did something that I deeply regret, which was follow after these dreams (via perpetuation from charismatic christians saying that dreams are from the Lord - no not always) and I shared them and asked people to stock up on food and medicine and water (because most of my dreams were that type of dream. I didn't know how to "test the spirits" and I thought it meant "pray about it and if you receive a confirmation- like another dream or someone else having a similar dream" it means that it was confirmed from the Lord. I shared those dreams, and that we should prepare but then something didn't sit right with me. I took those videos down and I deeply regretted ever sharing that because I couldn't 100% say without a shadow of a doubt that it came from the Lord and therefore I believe it made me a false prophet. I repented of that and now I am a lot more careful with things of that nature because a lot of the time we think we are hearing from God and are not. So I just have to say, if what you are hearing, For example.) A woman claims that the Lord Jesus is speaking to her and telling her "I am coming back by the end of 2024, or the End of Yom Kippur 2028" or something strange like that it doesn't line up with scripture, it is a false prophecy, because we will be aware of the season but none of us, not even the angels in heaven will know the date!

[@gtolose]

Our current age is all about individualism, a popular current interpretation of the Gospel can highlight the personal and individual nature of the personal relationship with Jesus, and the gift of the Holy Spirit wherein everyone goes their own way and can claim the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This is an incendiary mix. What could possibly go wrong? Thousands of denominations, thousands of conflicting prophesies and crazy new doctrines springing up. I believe the Holy Spirit only really works for people during persecution, sadly. Humans - the only time we behave is when we are being pounded to pieces, what a great future we have. (and they r the lucky ones).

[@timrodriguez16]

Live like he’s coming today

[@bettykayprice3239]

I have been a Christian for many years. I have realized that Go's soon and my soon are not the same. To God, a day is as a thousand years. He is coming soon, hopefully in my lifetime. ❤

[@xiaohai5249]

100% agree with Mike. Thank you lord for having noble soul to be in your family. Jesus bless Mike and his work for the lord

[@toliveischrist950]

Every day I know for sure I’m one day closer to either Christ’s return or going home and that comforts me. I can long for his return and heaven and still be thankful for where I am right now even though I’d rather be home.

[@evasccl7846]

I remember i was around 12 years old and there was this massive date of Jesus' second coming and i was like "God's word does not lie, He says of the day and hour nobody knows, and it would be like a thief in the night!! how shameful it is to say the opposite?!".... i was just listening, observing and keeping quiet and i remember a girl my age asked me if i believed it... i said, " well, Jesus is going to come back for sure, because He promised, but no date or hour was given so... i don't believe all the bells ringing now from the mouths of people who are not Jesus" ... she went silent and the bursted laughing while saying "what a fool of themselves are they making" 😂😂 It has not changed, and my duty is to share the good news with people so they are ready when Jesus comes ❤

[@bairfreedom]

It actually says that the day will come as a thief.....to those who are not ready. Also the unwise virgins were another way if sayi g this as well.

[@YaleWall]

Yes! Agreed! I’ve heard so many predictions that I’m just going to ignore them, sit over here, and keep sharing the gospel with everything I’ve got left 😊

[@dawnmcknight3890]

Don't forget to do the work God gives His true children 1 Corinthians 12 and 14

[@AnthonyAzevedo-px3qy]

Thank you for being grounded. It's very encouraging.

[@sambomania2142]

15 years? Man it's difficult to see 10 or even 5 more years with how wicked and vile this world already is

[@Yesica1993]

I honestly don't want to be here another 15 years.

[@sambomania2142]

@Yesica1993 couldn't agree more man!

[@Window4503]

Not when you compare it to Noah's time or Sodom. You still live at home and can generally expect that your neighbor won't break in and steal or murder. Sure, there's crime, but crime rates have gone down. At the time of the Flood, you couldn't trust ANYONE, not even your own family. Jesus talks about that same sort of time coming, but we're definitely not there. The whole world isn't like North Korea or like Hitler's Germany yet. You're still able to access the Internet and write a comment without disappearing the next day. It could be soooooo much worse.

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Yeah I think there’s something quite significant about the coming Agenda 2030. Historical records date Christ’s birth at between 6 BCE and 4 BCE so that would put Christ’s death and resurrection around 29-30 AD. So if we’re looking for a perfect 2000 years, then 2030, latest, is it!! Even so, Maranatha 🙌 (ps - don’t tell Mike this but I “feel” the AC will make his debut appearance this year in 2024. Just saying … :)

[@mimi79557]

And what do you make of this? 1 Thes 5: [4]But you are not in [given up to the power of] darkness, brethren, for that day to overtake you by surprise like a thief. [5]For you are all sons of light and sons of the day; we do not belong either to the night or to darkness.

[@ChristinewithaC]

I don’t pay attention to those predictions either. All we need to do is make sure we’re ready and try to encourage others to get ready for his return!

[@TheHapiCamper]

You are exactly right!!!!!! Thank you for the honest view. I’ve seen so many people name dates and I’ve called them out in comments exactly what you’ve said. All we can do is be ready by walking the way Jesus wants us to walk. And bringing the lost to Christ! Amen brother for the truth!❤

[@AaronManess-oe2wb]

Spot on. “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Mark 3:32

[@TroyBlack]

Do I believe people really are having dreams from God involving either a "rapture" or the second coming? Yes. Does that mean every person who says they had a rapture dream is telling the truth? No. Is every rapture dream from God? No. Will we know the day or the hour? Absolutely not. Has the church allowed this to become a big distraction that has kept us focused on ourselves and not focused on spreading the gospel? Yes.

[@jamiekeller9915]

You are a false prophet. Repent of sharing a false gospel. Believe Jesus died and rose to save! That's the Gospel. Not accepting into our hearts, not confessing sin. Repenting = trusting the saving work of God alone. You associate yourself with MANY false prophets and you ARE one! You WILL be left behind at the rapture & I expect you'll teach that only those "faithful" and chosen were left and the weak were taken. That's the latest lie going around. Real Feast of Trumpets is in WINTER, likely this month. Be warned!

[@christsavesreadromans1096]

The rapture is not biblical.

[@stephenbailey9969]

If believers are doing the work they have been given, then it doesn't matter what happens during the end times. Our job is not to sit and wait to be taken out. It's to be the light of Christ here and now to every person in our orbit.

[@RKay-ku1ni]

That's the best comment here!

[@robbscott4]

As for rapture dreams or apocalyptic dreams, a teacher told me once that they are usually representative of change in our lives, anxiety and such. Over the years I’ve learned that is usually the case.

[@opticalraven1935]

That is what they are. They are as common dreams as people who dream they are taking a test back in high school naked. People need to learn dream interpretation and calm down.

[@chrisbailey9377]

Could be the case. But make no mistake God will let who he wants to know know when he feels the times right. He said he'll spill out his spirit to many before the end. Cannot put a limit to him....

[@Bible4k]

TRUE! 🆘Unsure there was supposed to be a rapture? I have just finished the Bible for the third time in 2 years (skipped Jude) and I've yet to find anything close to that idea? Lol AND I WANTED "A Rapture"... Meaning I had my eyes completely peeled for ANY "confirmation bias", or even a glimpse of a Rapture idea anywhere?? 😅If you have any scriptures lmk? Anyhow Google 66AD 🔎"CHARIOTS OVER JERUSALEM" As recorded in Luke 21:20. Note what Josephus said happened just before the war with Romans commenced: -On the twenty-first of the month Artemisium [the last day of the 2nd Passover season in A.D. 66],there appeared a miraculous phenomenon, passing belief. Indeed, what I am about to relate would, I imagine, have been deemed a fable, were it not for the narratives of eyewitnesses and for the subsequent calamities which deserved to be so signalized. For before sunset throughout all parts of the country [everywhere throughout Judea] chariots were seen in the air and armed battalions hurtling through the clouds and encompassing the cities -Roman historian Tacitus (c. A.D. 56-120) records the same event in his Histories: Prodigies had occurred, but their expiation by the offering of victims or solemn vows is held to be unlawful by a nation which is the slave of superstition and the enemy of true beliefs. In the sky appeared a vision of armies in conflict, of glittering armor. A sudden lightning flash from the clouds lit up the Temple. The doors of the holy place abruptly opened, a superhuman voice was heard to declare that the gods were leaving it, and in the same instant came the rushing tumult of their departure. Few people placed a sinister interpretation upon this. The majority were convinced that the ancient scriptures of their priests alluded to the present as the very time when the Orient would triumph and from Judaea would go forth men destined to rule the world. Josephus and Tacitus appear to have written their accounts independently. The fact that two different historians record what appears to be the Son of Man coming with the clouds is another sign of historical reliability. Tacitus describes a war in the sky -- something Josephus does not mention. Josephus also provides details that are absent in Tacitus’ account, like the day and approximate time of this specter. 🤔According to Eusebius the "Shekinah" Glory left the Temple and hovered over the Mount of Olives during the siege of Jerusalem (A.D. 66 to 70). -There is also another reason why Christians in the first century were very interested in the Mount of Olives. This is because it was believed that the Shekinah Glory of God which supposedly dwelt inside the Holy of Holies at the Temple left the sanctuary and went to the Mount of Olives and hovered over that spot at the time of the Roman/Jewish War which ended in A.D. 70. The fact that the Shekinah Glory left the old Temple and migrated to the top of the Mount of Olives was an important event to Eusebius. (Secrets of Golgotha, JESUS DIDN'T DECEIVE ANYBODY HE KEPT HIS WORD. Keep in mind Revelation chapter 11, the Apostle John was told to 👉Measure THE TEMPLE? YES, The TEMPLE was literally "Still Standing", Otherwise HOW would have Apostle John, been Able to "Measure It"?? You can Google Temple blueprints and you'll notice "the gentile court", lol as Herod's Temple obviously was "still standing". Apostle John wrote this book long before the destruction of jerusalem. Otherwise "explain" how he measured the temple that was still standing, and how a million and a half of his kinsman and whole world shattered, yet we arrogantly don't take any of this and consideration? The most significant thing that's ever happened to the country of Israel to date yet, John DIDN'T "mention it?? 😂🤣 We blatantly disregard bible/church history and, how no Rapture was ever indicated? We distort God's actual promises, Theology and we're quite honestly READING OLD MAIL! people's mail from over 2000 years ago🙄 Notice in Revelation chapter 14, the Eternal gospel, the Eternal gospel started getting preached 2000 years beginning in Revelation chapter 14. LOL otherwise how would we know about it 2000 years later?? FYI 👉REV 14 1800-2000 years ago... When "The ETERNAL GOSPEL", was beginning to be preached... The papacy started taking over the church system, they Incorporated the pre-flood Hindu Trinity "false prophet" frog spirits. (See Rev 14 false prophet spirits 😉) The Mystery, "HINDU TRINITY", integrated itself into the church teachings and that 1800 years ago. I'm guessing we're in Satan's little season because he's mixed up all of our eschatology, we're calling Jesus god, it's getting really out of hand nobody thinks that you have to repent anymore they don't follow the church practices nor the Bible I'm guessing.... Rev 21😌

[@roncannon8059]

I had a dream of the Rapture when I first was saved when I was 25, I told my close friends & family about it but Never said it was happening soon. I am 54 and still Live for Jesus.

[@JoshuaSmithFamilyRobinson]

Clicked this so fast and then saw the length and was immediately understood this wasn’t going to be that 7.4 hour debate on the timing of the rapture I had been waiting for

[@robertdouglas8895]

Here, I'll save you some time I am with you always." Jesus Christ There is no waiting. We are spirit communicating through prayer via the mind....not bodies That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

[@tormodundheim259]

​@@robertdouglas8895And you, sir, are flying dangerously close to gnostisism. Just a fair warning, brother. 🫡

[@Kendojin]

@@robertdouglas8895 well said. Even Revelation wasn't written so that we knew exactly what would happen and when... Revelation contains this phrase "he who overcomes" over and over and over. Cause it's about Jesus saying "Hey, I'm with you. It's going to get bad. But not worse than what's written here. So know this, hold fast, and I'm coming! :) "

[@edbaker7490]

@@Kendojin Actually, I saw a lot of how Revelation happens a some of when on a channel called ... follow the lamb today ... The video is ... the end is come ... and it is stunning. Ezekiel and part of Job actually lines up with Revelation to show what's going on. MUST WATCH

[@bradynixon8900]

You’re to eager for Bible theory fight club. 😂😂😂 haha

[@shadowprovesunshine]

Maranatha! Happy New Year! Praying John 17 for us all❤

[@trevorstone9060]

The one that always got me is John Hagee. I never enjoyed listening to his sermons, but it inevitably every Sunday he would end up screaming through the tv because one of my relatives put him on. The part that always got me was “if you are constantly looking into the sky for Christ to come at any moment….” With the insinuation that there was something wrong with your salvation. I know that belief in Christ’s return is key. My trouble is when they use the truth of His return to behave like turtles, sticking their heads in their shells and constantly whining that “this is the worst things have ever been, He HAS to come back within this year,” every time they stub their toe.

[@allie8442]

I kinda knew you were going to say this, but I felt the need to hear you. Agree with you 💯

[@JessBlake32]

"...You're gonna have a lot of people predicting these things big time, and I'm fully ready to ignore them." I always love how Mike ends his videos!😁

[@darkeen42]

You do realize Jesus in the Bible very clearly said this was going to happen before the disciples died he's already 2,000 years late that's been a hundred generations of Christian screaming any minute now any minute now any minute now. And you make really really stupid decisions when you think the world's going to end soon so maybe start caring about the future instead of your fairy tale

[@pamelag5945]

I’m praying for your health, Mike. May the Lord fully restore you and strengthen you!

[@Yesica1993]

Oh, no. What happened?

[@Jersonx3000]

prayers dont do anything tho. when was the last time prayers healed an amputee?

[@Yesica1993]

You don't care. You're a troll. Be gone. Understand you will one day stand before this Christ you now mock. Repent, while He still grants you breath to do so!@@Jersonx3000

[@pamelag5945]

@@Yesica1993 nothing that I know of! He had long lasting symptoms from an illness last year. 😀🙏💪

[@katlookingup3625]

We are living in the times Mike, global plaques, Israel being surrounded, lawlessness, earthquakes so many things Jesus spoke of are coming to pass….. look up be ready… God bless all 💕🙏🏻💕

[@mpactdesignmedia]

I used to be a dispensationalist, no longer am. I am now an amillennial partial preterist. I still remember a HUGE selling book in the mid 80's entitled, "88 Reasons Christ Will Return in 1988". It surely convinced my naive self and lot of others He was on His way. "Rapturism" sells a lot of books and frightens a lot of people, I'll give it that! I didn't even know legitimate eschatological views other than ones that included a "rapture" existed until many years after I became a Christian. When will he return? Like our Savior said, "No one knows, but the Father." Period.

[@YayaValder]

All I know is we are one day closer to the coming of Christ.

[@JosephMiles-hy7ow]

I totally agree. My focus is on doing His will and doing the work He gave...the Great Commission. To be at work whenever He returns. God bless Mike

[@DesertRox]

No one knows but we can be looking forward to it!!!!

[@jeyathagna4548]

I love you Mike Winger and team!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MamaGardner4Jesus]

so on point, I'm with you on this. Ive experienced the same and it literally makes me upset people "try" to predict. I've had people tell me they know and it's come and gone. I'm so over the predictions and more about spreading the good news... that's our "job" not to waste time trying to figure out the time of his return. Its a HUGE distraction to many and personally I think it slows down us moving forward. If I were to still be alive let's say when he returns I want to be caught spreading his word not wasting time listening to those false predictions.

[@angelyeager9991]

I’m interested in eschatology and I think it is so amazing that prophets thousands of years ago predicted our times so accurately even in ways that we couldn’t even imagine just a few years ago in our own lifetimes. The love of many growing cold, lawlessness, wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in various places etc. We believers haven’t yet been delivered to synagogues and councils quite yet and while we can’t imagine that now, I know that comes next as a sign. I don’t believe days and time setting but what a gift Jesus left us with watching for signs so that we are not asleep when the time comes. Even warning us that people will say the messiah is in the desert as people flock to deserts to interact with alien ‘demon’ entities. I think God is more supernatural that we can imagine. I do believe in a rapture (pre-trib) as that is how I read and understand scripture in imminence context when I read for myself. I believe there is a difference between when Jesus comes in the clouds vs when his feet come back to touch the earth (mount). I don’t believe in dates, date setting and while I can live with hopeful expectation that it will be in my lifetime and I do look up and know that our redemption is near, the Bible also predicted scoffers because of His delay and I see that mostly in fellow believers. What we can agree on is that no matter the time, when He does come He should find us all doing our duty and building His kingdom and sharing the gospel.

[@deonhurter9927]

I agree 100%.

[@mwalt2823]

One of the big arguments against a pre-trib rapture before some 7-year tribulation is this: Paul in 1 Thess 5:9 is telling believers they will not suffer God's wrath at Christ's 2nd Coming because we already have obtained salvation....it has no support to connect it to some secret rapture and then 7 years of wrath, especially because two verses prior in verse 3, Paul says those who suffer the wrath will come to "sudden destruction" on that same day. So on that same "day" (2nd Coming), believers will be raptured (chapter 4 calls it a very loud and visible coming) to resurrection life and unbelievers will come to their sudden destruction and suffer God's wrath. Destruction is a key word here showing final death and punishment, not a temporary tribulation. The Greek word for 'destruction' is G3639 'olethros'. It is defined by Strong's this way: "ὄλεθρος ólethros, ol'-eth-ros; (to destroy;); ruin, i.e. death, punishment:-destruction. When we study the bible, we must look at other verses where the word is being used. This word is only used twice in the NT. The only other place this specific Greek word is used is in 2 Thess 1:9 where Paul is explaining the everlasting destruction of unbelievers.... so this *cannot* mean a temporary time of wrath. Death and destruction is final at that time. The original readers of this letter in Paul's day would know Greek very well and understand that 'ólethros' means FINAL destruction. They would never have seen it as some temporary tribulation after Christians are raptured. We have to first look at this through the original reader's eyes. It cannot mean to us what it didn't mean to them first.

[@lavadamorrison4569]

My sentiment exactly.

[@ProphetGreg94]

If you are interested in eschatology I'd suggest you stop listening to all these futurists that are preaching ideas contrary to the word of God. Because not only is the rapture is a false doctrine, but the idea that we are still waiting for the return of Jesus to usher in the end of time is also false. Jesus already returned in 70ad. And the last days wasn't the last days of the entire world; instead, it was the last days of old covenant Israel. Their end occurred in 70ad at the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of their temple, just as Jesus said would happen in Matthew 24 and Luke 21.

[@ProphetGreg94]

@@mwalt2823 the tribulation already passed in the first century. John lived in it. Read the first chapter of revelation. Plus, Jesus already returned in the first century. He already came back. All of scripture has already been fulfilled.

[@c-p1976]

I've had five dreams about Jesus coming back. They took me completely by surprise. I was working a lot, knew very little about KZbin, and was not on social media (This was in 2015-2017-ish). I had three dreams in a row around early March of 2018. I had no idea why so I began asking local pastors that I knew - the dreams were so real to me and vivid. I never had anything like that. That's how I discovered people talking about the end times. I had no idea we were possibly living in them! I've been a Christian for 40+ years. I had two more dreams about Jesus returning in July 2020. I have always wondered if those dreams were God's way of waking me up and preparing me for what was coming. I'm still not sure to this day, I only know I could never make those dreams up.

[@whita]

You're 100% correct. I've had rapture dreams with my first one happening in 2021, almost a week after my 19th birthday. But I've never told anyone a specific date or hour that it's supposed to happen because I don't know. No one knows, & acting like you do just makes you embarrassing. Love your videos. You always give impactful insight.

[@BrotherDave80]

I do believe in the pre-tribulation rapture, however Jesus commanded me to occupy until He comes and i pay no mind to anyone who fixates on "when it will happen" or tries to set any kind of date.

[@TrustworthyExpert]

If we see a 7 year agreement in September 2024 to bring peace to Israel and the surrounding area I will think the 70th week has started.

[@bryanrivera-rivera1317]

But we have many many decades or centuries. Because Daniel 8 and 11 are future to us according to the angel Gabriel. Meaning we have at least four decades before we see the Antichrist. It could even be 1,000 years away. Or even longer. God is eternal. So days, weeks, months, and years are like nanoseconds.

[@brewstercox4714]

Job 24:1, In Psa 90 there is statistical noise of 70 -80 yrs as a generation.From Dome of the Rock till 2023 is 1335 yrs, & stat noise of 3 yrs, so if satan has come down in great wrath against covenant keepers and people are jet lagged right now from 'events' and all flesh is in the scales of ' meni, mene tekel upharsin' of Isaiah 65 & Daniel and the figtree generation studies ' Star Trek' more than Matt.--13:52--, no wond er the church of S- MRNA was a pit stop! What next?

[@TrustworthyExpert]

hey brother, it says a days is a thousand years. enoch esdras and many other apocryphal books that Jesus quoted says the earth will last 6000 years (6 days) then there will be the 1000 year reign (sabbath day). around 2030 is 6000 years since adam. in my humble opinion we need to know ALL these end time theories. Daniel 8 (turkey attacks Iran) can happen in months and it could happen during the 70th week. (you are wise to see that it is indeed future) The UN has the Summit for the Future planned this september. If they pass this, it will fulfill the requirements for the "antichrist peace treaty" @@bryanrivera-rivera1317

[@distantgalaxymusic1447]

There is not a single place in the Bible where there is a 7 year peace agreement between Israel and an Antichrist. You have been deceived.

[@bryguy8203]

Or if Donny confirms his existing covenant he already made during his presidency that would be very interesting. Abrahamic Accords.....That one divides the land BTW

[@sherryperez7462]

Mike Winger - just want to say Thank You for all you do 😁

[@rethinkingjesus]

I respect your view on that Mike and I agree with you. I don't think we are suppose to get caught up in praying for the rapture as much as we are suppose to be loving God and our neighbor as ourselves.

[@justice8718]

I honestly think we are supposed to delay the rapture till God is happy with the current amount of people he has collected.

[@michaelkrailo5725]

I used to feel that way too MIke, but there is definitely something ramping up and it is more noticeable then I have ever seen in the past. Don't know what it is exactly and wouldn't make any sort of claim to know for certain, but there is something going on spiritually that is more moving. Maybe it will be great revival, maybe it will be something that wakes us up spiritually. I don't know, but I hope many come to Christ as a result. While no one except the Father knows the exact date and time, there are going to be warning signs along the way.

[@neun2609]

Even non-christians sense a battle now…

[@opticalraven1935]

You can have a feeling but that doesn't mean your feelings are trustworthy. God says not to rely on our feelings.

[@tammyshaw2674]

Jesus did say we would know the season. We are belong to him would see the signs and know the time was near. And everything he said to look for “ when these things begin to happen , look up for your redemption draws near” Everything he said to look for is starting to happen. I believe he’s coming soon! Not sure if that’s today, tomorrow, a week from now or month from now. Maybe we have a year or a few years left until he comes. But I do think if you look at how this world is now and it’s only gonna get worse, the signs are clear. Good is bad, bad is good. People celebrate sin these days. He’s coming soon! I pray sooner than most people think.🙏🏻

[@stephensmith777]

@@tammyshaw2674 100% agree. And although I agree with Mike about so many people setting dates based off of a dream or premonition, he may be allowing his frustration with these false prophets get in the way of scripturally-based encouragement, excitement, and knowledge of the signs and seasons of Jesus’ 2nd Coming. God’s Word gives us a tremendous amount of knowledge to know we’re in the time just before his return. He also gives warnings and ways to recognize the Antichrist (ie 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10) in order to know the rapture and Jesus’ coming has not happened yet. I would also recommend everyone watch Messiah 2030. It is the most scripturally-based study of prophecies (DOZENS of them) in God’s word about a year of his return that I’ve ever seen. I’m interested in the truth of God’s word, not man’s interpretation. Scripture interpreting scripture. Also, God told Daniel, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed UNTIL THE TIME OF THE END.”. This implies God will open up prophetic knowledge at the time of the end, when it’s needed! But it cannot, and should not, be extra-biblical. It MUST come from (or be 100% confirmed by) God’s Word. Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus (Rev 22:20)!!

[@Bold_as_a_Lion]

I feel like we’re in the season. All the signs that Yeshua told us to look for are here. All of them. I pray it’s soon.

[@rondempsey1867]

Yes. It's a real eye roller for me when I hear fellow Christians making predictions,

[@davidjoseph7142]

The worst part is that these peaple are clearly not interested in self improvement which is evident by their unrepentant attitude. Wait that’s actually not the worst part, it’s the massive fallowing they have of like minded individuals.

[@skecchi3201]

I don't mind speculation, but when people act like they know, it's a bit between frustrating and confusing why they think they know. Especially without the rebuilding of the temple in Israel, there's zero chance of it happening within even the coming months.

[@ProphetGreg94]

Exactly. Especially when you know that Jesus already returned in the first century.

[@skalias815]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@ProphetGreg94Jesus second coming has not returned and the Bible already says that many will say Jesus has come but he hasn’t yet. Trust me when Jesus comes every eye will see. Because what you are doing is similar to people who supposedly know when Jesus second coming is. Pls read these verses if you need any clarification: “For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.” - Matthew 24:5 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him"; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen.” - Revelation 1:7

[@SirLok]

Agree!!! I too have had several dreams about the last days, and everything that surrounds it, including the rapture. Most of these dreams came in 1992 when I first got saved at the age of 19. Since then I've had a few but never had any of my dreams caused me to warn the masses or make a video telling everyone that the LORD is coming soon. I simply wrote my dream down and let it go after a short prayer.

[@quinnvideo]

Mike. I texted you a question some time ago about Iraneus and his pre-trib views. I could never find it but finally have in this transcript of a sermon. Thought it might interest you. Thank you for all you do. True discipling, which the church needs so badly. And thanks to your wife-for giving you time to do this. A faith hero in her own right.

[@aimeehodgin6359]

Thank you! I believe in the coming God, but I am living my life as best as I can. Some days better than others....I try to remain focused on God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit through my days & that enables me to know that life is a gift. ✌🏻

[@livenotonevil8279]

I believe that a believer's faith in The Rapture's" imminence is directly proportional to their fervor for holiness.

[@1969cmp]

Looking forward to going 'up' and we need to be sober - we don't know when. Hands to plough, be a witness for The Gospel.

[@Clonath2]

Thank you!!!! I "don't care" either. All I know is that I'm ready for my Saviour's return... Whenever that may be.

[@TitusTouch]

Amen. Expect Jesus to return tomorrow, let us be prepared for the day and not procrastinate.

[@robertdouglas8895]

or today. I am with you always." Jesus Christ There is no waiting. We are spirit communicating through prayer via the mind....not bodies That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

[@ProphetGreg94]

Jesus already came back in the first century.

[@TitusTouch]

@@robertdouglas8895 approach the throne of grace with confidence my friend.

[@robertdouglas8895]

@@TitusTouch You know you are there when you give grace to everyone. How? By seeing the innocence they've always had since creation. "If you had known what these words mean, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the innocent."

[@TitusTouch]

@@robertdouglas8895 thank you for that.

[@solomonmachado2078]

“I’m fully ready to ignore them” I laughed out loud

[@2xsurviver]

I agree with you 100% Thank you

[@jonnyw5971]

The most sensible Christian Ive listened to. I share your thinking sir.

[@WarriorofGodministry]

can't predict any dates but the signs are growing at such a pace it's hard not to watch the signs that God gave us

[@vanessapurdue4702]

Hi ,I'm glad that you addressed this. Years ago when I first became a Christian i had a dream too. It was plowed fields and watching people around me getting zapped up in the air. Most importantly was i saw my son and daughter there waiting for their turn it was glorious I never believed it had anything to with the rapture cause by that time I had read the NT and the truth but it was a beautiful dream

[@Middlemouse]

Question. What do you say to this verse when the disciples ask Jesus where the people taken go? “And they answered and said to Him, “Where, Lord?” So He said to them, “Wherever the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together.”“ Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬

[@terrypaul7706]

@@Middlemouse it is parable, Jesus did not open his mouth but in parable! It is a story of the mind! Everything he just said is not to be interpreted carnally! This is directed at the reader! Because it’s about your mind! As a man thinks in his heart so is he!

[@robertramsey653]

​@@terrypaul7706that was aimed at the saducees and the pharisees, not the disciples. JESUS wasnt the only one to speak of the rapture, Paul spoke on it as well.

[@terrypaul7706]

@@robertramsey653 no see your interpretation is carnal ( physical)! The pharassiee is a picture of your state of mind! The religious separatist! Who takes scripture literal! Never understanding the spiritual wisdom and very stiff necked with false pride! Not wanting to let go of false beliefs! That is why he tells them they will die in their sins! They will not listen! Jesus is your higher awareness walking through your world ( kingdom) telling your false rulers ( thoughts) to turn to him ( truth). You get it???? The kingdom is within you! ( Luke 17.21).

[@TinaC123tx]

​@@Middlemouseit's amazing to finally see someone read the scriptures in context! We don't want to be the ones taken. They are going to be the great supper of God in Rev 19

[@heatherlucero2530]

Hence why we all need to read and know the word of God!! As He commands us to do! Bounce everything off the word, as He says to do so ❤

[@trevorbowen6695]

Be in daily prayer ppl for those that are blind and let’s not forget we too can also become blind as well we too can fall so remain humble and show love and kindness and forgiveness pray for your loved ones that are lost share gods grace with anyone willing to listen and in any small or big ways that you can for the hour draws near make sure your heart is ready let us not be boastful or prideful but let us humble ourselves before god and ask his will be done love you all stay safe

[@sorinankitt]

You're absolutely right. I myself am sick and exhausted from seeing multiple videos popup, Facebook posts popup and online articles pass my eyes with someone telling me we have this exact amount of time left and what we are to do to prepare, meanwhile ignoring the Great Commission in order to save ourselves. I would tell them something like this: "I must ask you, what will you do if your prediction about the end times and the Second Coming of Christ proves to be incorrect? The Bible teaches us the importance of humility and repentance. In the event that your prediction fails, it's crucial for you to publicly acknowledge your error and repent. This is not just a matter of being wrong about a date; it's about misleading others in a matter of deep spiritual significance. If you are mistaken, and you fail to repent and continue to make such predictions, it would be difficult for me, or anyone, to trust in your spiritual guidance again. The Bible warns us against false prophets and teachers. In Deuteronomy 18:22, it says, 'When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid of him.' This scripture highlights the seriousness of claiming to speak for God. When you speak on behalf of God, you better have heard His voice tell you what you are predicting. Otherwise, Heaven cannot help you. If you do not speak on behalf of the Lord, and you are coming on your own authority, then there is no further reason to trust in your predictions. You are a fool, caught in your own snare. It's important to remember that our focus should be on living according to God's will and being prepared for the Second Coming, rather than trying to predict its exact timing. We should direct our energy towards growing in faith and serving God and others, as we await the Lord's return in His perfect timing."

[@michaelwittkopp3379]

Okay... I was going to give you a *major scolding* Michael. We both remember Chuck Smith, and how that hurt. So, I'm glad to see that your title was just _"click bait,"_ so that people would actually listen to what you had to say... which was correct, and important to be said. *_And,_* it's important that people, our brothers and sisters, hear that message... especially those that search for such as that title. _(If we care for them, we want to keep them out of harm's way.)_ Yes, there's now things happening that *_might_* lead up to tribulation. _(And yes, we _*_are_*_ going into a troublesome time, no doubt about that.)_ But then, they might not lead up to tribulation. And, that *_might not_* has happened over and over again, already. Back in the 70s, when I was one of those _"Jesus People" (movement),_ my grandmother and I would debate Revelations... _"until the cows came home."_ She, now departed for almost 50 years, thought she was _"of the Rapture generation,"_ the generation that would not die, rather be taken up to meet Jesus, alive. _(She even had books from pastors, to prove it.)_ Matthew 24: 38-39 - _"For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be."_ I don't think that people realize, that in those two verses; Jesus is telling us how to live, how to go about our daily lives. In those two verses; is a message *_to put our trust and faith in him._* Like with Noah building the boat & collecting the animals, Jesus is Noah, and we are his flock. Tribulation is *his business.* Our business is being on the right path, in learning all that the Holy Spirit teaches us. *_Our business,_* is having, building, trust and faith in *him.*

[@DaniBibiana]

3:50 “I’m fully ready to ignore them” LOL Mike, you’re the best! God bless you!

[@SgtWill]

Its so true, we won't know the day or hour however, Paul states we will know the season.

[@mercifullynn1644]

GOD will not reveal when the Rapture takes place because He desires earnestness in believers. He wants us to be pure and sincere in our faith towards Him. A very Happy and Blessed New Year to Mike and everyone here!

[@eddyy777]

I am just happy knowing that each day is a day closer to that day.

[@hotaruishere2133]

I even have rapture dreams sometimes, but I try not to read into them too deeply. I just take it as my spirit preparing for the inevitable.

[@damianmarquez5003]

You're right we don't know the day or hour but we can know the season. Jesus told us to watch for it!

[@blindvision4703]

Don’t get yourself on the Discernment Naughty List. Lol! God bless you, Pastor Mike. Happy new year!

[@nikokapanen82]

Here Mike says how when a Christian fails in the prophecy, he should do a public ashamed apology for that. Yet when COVD came, millions of Christians around the world began to shout out loudly absolutely everywhere that "black pill" is the mark of the beast itself so that even these major platforms began to censor such comments, later, (like right now) when the knowledge was clear that it was not the mark of the beast, none of these millions of Christians who were spreading this lying Satanic deception, apologized or felt any shame at all.

[@JL_27]

I’d love a whole 11 hour video on your rapture beliefs!!

[@nikkisigmon8090]

He's done a whole comparison study on the different rapture/ Revelation beliefs

[@THEEArmoredSaint]

lol

[@Melodiesfromheaven23]

I would love to hear about his views on pre-trib since leaving Calvary Chapel, which push that Eschatological view heavily. I personally don't believe in pre-trib, as it is not biblical.

[@nikkisigmon8090]

@@Melodiesfromheaven23 there is biblical evidence for pre-trib. One of those lines of reasoning is seen by looking the jewish feasts and what they represent. But yeah, search his website or the youtube channel for the videos. He walks through all the strong and weak points of each view

[@robertdouglas8895]

Here, I'll save you some time I am with you always." Jesus Christ There is no waiting. We are spirit communicating through prayer via the mind....not bodies That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

[@deborahedwards8666]

Greetings from The Bride of Christ. I met Him over 7 years ago as a man. So true as many make mistakes in the time. No one knows but 2 years ago He came to me, said Us old souls be leaving this Rock...

[@robertboutin6232]

Saints are caught up after the tribulation. Prepare to endure or be martyred for your faith like the Bible clearly teaches.

[@raiinesworld7677]

Never been this early! Love the videos

[@Julesy980]

People are about to live through a time when we sure WISH someone will come. The whole world is about to become a living hell. And we aren't even trying to stop it.

[@bryguy8203]

Yes 2 Timothy 3:1-9 in our Day for sure.

[@SeraphinaoftheBayou]

The Word says to “Watch”. I find these “watchmen” for the Lord’s return to be very enthusiastic about their walk with the Lord, in sharing the gospel w the lost, and in personal Bible study MUCH MORE than those Christians that simply say, oh, I’m just going to go about living my life and will just be “ready”. All who are saved are automatically “ready” for His return. It’s those who are actively “watching” who are like the wise men of old, knowing and discerning the times.

[@dawnmcknight3890]

1 Corinthians 12 tells us we are to be working on the gifts God gives us in keeping with our ability. Gifts we can do right now It's a lie to say occupy that word is not even in the Bible 3:56

[@user-jf8fk1mg3c]

I agree, keep up the good work. I know my Resurrection Day!