The Problem of Christ’s Return - Matthew 24 - Skip Heitzig

Episode 3 from the series The End Is Near? with Skip Heitzig. Watch the complete series:
• The End Is Near?
How could the return of Jesus Christ ever be a problem? It certainly won’t be a problem for anyone who trusts in Him. The problem lies in understanding its timing and manner. When and how will Jesus return? How can we say that Jesus can come back at any time and that we should always be ready for Him knowing He said certain signs must happen first? How do we reconcile all the prophetic signs the Bible predicts must happen (including the great tribulation and worldwide devastation) and yet say Jesus is coming soon? Hint: you already know the answer!
This teaching is from the series The End Is Near? with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Church.

[@chenderson18]

Skip is one of the best preachers today. I have studied the Scriptures for 60 years. I have never found him handling the Word of God deceitfully.

[@scottcaley5057]

Built upon who’s Gospel or Jesus Christ’s Gospel; Look up on the internet: Compare “Matthew 15:7-9 (KJV)” to “2 Nephi 28:1-9” then look up on the internet” 3 Nephi 27:4 -8” The Church be called in who name______________? Why__________? Who’s doctrine is it ______________? Why_______? Study these chapters with an open mind and heart, Write down your impressions and feelings, and Pray about them with real intent as directed in “James 1:5” (KJV) compare with “Moroni 10:3-5” Ask with real intent having faith in Christ! Share your thoughts and impressions with Skip who created this channel! ask them the Who’s Why’s of what you have studied, ponder, Your feelings and impressions, and what you’ve prayed about!

[@russcollins3556]

Mat.12.38 An adulterous generation seeks a sign none will be given except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. Where is the third night ? I have faith for a virgin birth and people rising from the dead. Absolutely zero faith that Sunday is the third day from friday. Never ever has Sunday been the third day from friday, NEVER !!! Jhn.20.1 the first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early unto the sepulchre when it was yet dark and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. So she runneth and cometh to Simon Peter and the other deciple whom Jesus loved and saith unto them, "they have taken away the Lord and we know not where they have laid him. Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb when it is dark and the tomb is empty. Pretty sure you need a body in the tomb at sunrise to have a Easter Sunday Sunrise Resurrection, pretty sure about that. It may be Skip's testimony that the Savior of the world has a math problem, but it's not my testimony. Peace

[@lukebaker2900]

@russ Collins. I’m no preacher but if you seek God and want to be forgiven, he will find and convict you. Read the book of John and pray daily. Love ya bro.

[@russcollins3556]

@Luke Baker Friday Saturday Sunday/ Friday night Saturday night..??? Jhn10.22 it was at Jerusalem the Feast of Dedication and IT WAS WINTER The Savior of the world, the one in Scripture does Hanukkah. May be if you read the book of John God will convict you. Hanukkah aka Festival of Lights Jhn.8.12 I am the Light of the World he who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the Light of Life. Jesus never ever did X-mass not ever. Mat.2.11 wisemen enter a house and see a young child not a babe. Luke.2.24 Mary and Joseh offer a poor man's sacrifice, two doves,or two pigeons. No Gold. Luke , what would be the evidence that God has written His Law on your heart? Would it be to ingnor3 it and to teach others to do the same ? NO IT ISN'T ! Mrk.2.28 Lord of the Sabbath. Exo.20.8 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy These go hand in hand. They ar3 not contrary. Peace Luke

[@russcollins3556]

@Luke Baker do you know who else is anti the Commandments of God ? Anti christ who do you run w/ ? The guy from calvary skull cranium G2768 look it up. Calvary is not a place that is Holy. Jesus was crucified on a Roman cross dedicated to the sun god mithra. Roman soldiers had the cross on their battle shields centuries before the Messiah. Look it up.

[@ShepherdsChapelonYT]

Let's turn to God let's repent and ask for forgiveness,let's study God's word. Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless

[@cynthiastillman8831]

I have to say that Pastor Skip is on of the best Pastor's that I have heard. Every teaching I learn something new. I thank GOD for introducing me to Calvary Church. Pastor Skip you are never boring. We need a Calvary church in Baltimore, Maryland. How lucky we would be. GOD BLESS YOU ⛪ CHURCH!!!!!🕊🛐🌟💖

[@MartinMwathi-ec9kn]

Watching from Kenya

[@jimtom5027]

Skip is a wonderful Pastor and explains the Bible like no other, we watch online Weekly

[@scottcaley5057]

Built upon who’s Gospel or Jesus Christ’s Gospel; Look up on the internet: Compare “Matthew 15:7-9 (KJV)” to “2 Nephi 28:1-9” then look up on the internet” 3 Nephi 27:4 -8” The Church be called in who name______________? Why__________? Who’s doctrine is it ______________? Why_______? Study these chapters with an open mind and heart, Write down your impressions and feelings, and Pray about them with real intent as directed in “James 1:5” (KJV) compare with “Moroni 10:3-5” Ask with real intent having faith in Christ! Share your thoughts and impressions with Skip who created this Podcast! ask them the Who’s Why’s of what you have studied, ponder, Your feelings and impressions, and what you’ve prayed about!

[@timtooker8332]

Then why is he misleading people telling them they'll be raptured to heaven when only a few ( 144,000) are called to heaven to serve as additional judges with Christ during the Kingdom's rulership over the nations and mankind?

[@nahshon9998]

​@Tim Tooker why don't you just ask him?

[@JustinWilson-cc8fc]

He's miss leading people with this sermon. Jesus and ALL the prophets even Paul taught the same thing the gathering happens after the tribulation. Paul is teaching the same thing Jesus was teaching in Matthew 24

[@gerdadelaguerre9744]

Good Morning..Watching from South Africa.. Blessings to you you Pastor Skip..

[@gerdadelaguerre9744]

@@tele-scope thank you we need it so badly.. The Ship is Sinking.. But God is still on the Throne.. Amen!!

[@ronaldvalentine5444]

Wonderful sound teaching, thank you Brother

[@ryanpullen6117]

Thank you brother skip awesome message ❤❤❤❤

[@soniaharidas8577]

Hello from Goa ,India...I feel so blessed to have come across your channel..learning every day more about the Bible that I never knew before.Thankyou Pastor Skip

[@francisfurtado6297]

Mapusa ?

[@douglascompton967]

Hello Sonia, GOD BLESS YOU 🙂 Douglas from California.

[@hyeminkwun9523]

Something new? "For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. And will indeed turn away their hearing from the Truth, but will be turned unto fables (2 Tim 4:3-4). Do not be deceived, for many will come in My Name saying, 'the time has come.' Do not follow them (Luke 21:8)." Wolves in sheep's clothing (Matt 7:15) abound now! Too many follow them, without knowing the True Faith, and that's why Our Lord said, "When the Son of Man returns, will He find Faith on earth? (Luke 18:8)." Let no one deceive you in vain words (Eph 5:6).

[@Wendy-jc1zz]

I totally agree Sonia. God is so good. And let’s pass it on, as if we can even keep the love and Good News to ourselves, NOT🥰. Oh my gosh, have you heard Pastor Skip’s Christmas message? “Theology of a Donkey?” Sooooooo good, Holy Spirit filled worship too. I’ve watched it twice….maybe more with all my rewinds. And I look forward to listening again, especially the last song before the Anointed message of the Lord. 😊👍🔥🔥🔥 God bless you in India. I’m in Northern California, in Novato (a place on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge).

[@ghabilihabennywally9354]

Beloved Brother Skip for your most controversial subject with no precision Red or Green Light Line between Pre and Mid Tribulation Period teaching. You did very well and appreciated your parallel RED and Green Light sharing. Given the current Global situation will definitely draw a clear line between the Red and Green Light Crossing......❤ your teaching with insight and wisdom.

[@Judi7Caroler]

Thank you, Skip for preaching the TRUTH about the end of days leading to 'Christ's Return.' This is my first time tuning into your ministry.

[@kensmith5810]

Thank you for one of the Best explanations for this period of time for our generation about the return of our Lord,altho the path is narrow with trials and persecution we can see the gate just ahead, thank you for this, Even so come Lord Jesus, Amen.

[@williamverdell8856]

Why do u think the pre trib rapture teachers will not debate with the other views of the rapture? Revelation 20:4-6 I will tell you why because they know they will be exposed. How is it John said that the great tribulation believer's must be in the first resurrection, but the pre trib rapture view says there will be a resurrection Rapture at the beginning of the seven year period, that will not include the great tribulation believer's who must be murdered by the antichrist during the last three and a half years of the seven year period? U are not being taught the truth by the pre trib rapture teachers. I have 5 videos on KZbin under the title. PT1 the pre wrath rapture and the third coming of Jesus. To find the next video just type in what part your looking for like pt2 pt3 ECT and then type in the rest of the title. Daniel 12:11-12 these verses teach it is a BLESSING to be here on earth during the antichrist reign and live through his reign, and live to see the 1,335th day, 75 days after his reign ends, if u live to see that day u are blessed. This is not what we are told but this is what this scripture teaches, watch the videos.

[@satinandvelvet1595]

That teaching was absolutely wonderful. I’m going to have to listen to it at least 17 times before I understand it thoroughly. I wonder if I will ever understand it enough to teach it. Thank you so much for all your studying. I’m so glad you said yes to Jesus.

[@TruthinLove33]

Learning it and teaching it is not the answer… spending time with God and becoming it is the path. The goal is not the pulpit of teaching others. The goal is becoming love ❤️ like Jesus is… and showing through our actions, the kindness, the power, and the servant’s heart towards others. A changed heart occurs by spending time in your loving Heavenly Father’s presence while he saturates your soul with his amazing love. His promise? To give his children new hearts and new desires. I’m telling you this, because I was bound for years trying to “ learn and apply” but Jesus came and set me free from that hardship thinking! He told me to develop my relationship with God and feel his love for me. I did and wow what a difference! I got to really “ know” God personally. My life changed, and I was empowered by the Lord to love and feel loved. He really is the beautiful WELL that NEVER runs dry. I pray you have his blessings as you seem like a wonderful child of God. I believe it was no accident that I came across your comment today. 🙏😊❤️😇 His yoke is easy, and his burden is light.

[@jeanniecannon2190]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who has to listen to these messages multiple times before I feel like I really "Get It."

[@squirreljones3595]

The church rapture is at judgement day John 6 39-54 Jesus says at the Last day four times. Jesus is truth Revelation 21 shows no more days

[@alannathompson2587]

This has brought me so much clarity about the rapture and the return of our Lord…the “two-staged coming” wraps it all up so well. Thank you pastor Skip!🙏🏼

[@penelopelucas4973]

This is such a lie. It is ONE EVENT. Jesus does not talk about two different times he's coming back. He comes on the clouds with his angles and everyone will see him return. He will gather his people the righteous dead and those who are alive and believe at the last trumpet after the tribulation. As clear as day. That is what is written in the Bible. At the last trumpet everyone sees there is only one resurrection of the righteous dead and only one gathering of his people and that is after the tribulation at the last trumpet.

[@emilykelly7453]

@@penelopelucas4973 you clearly know very little about scripture Penelope. The best scholars in the world are all split on this. It is an almost perfectly even split. The fact that you are so egotistical as to go online and call someone a liar that has significantly more education on the matter than you is concerning.

[@penelopelucas4973]

@Emily Kelly I'm not egotistical but I do trust what Jesus says and I do trust the Bible and there is NOT ONE VERSE that says there is a pre trib rapture NOT ONE! NOT ONE! But there are verses that say Jesus will return after the tribulation at the last trumpet. There is only one second coming and it's not a secret. Every one will see Jesus coming on the clouds at THE LAST TRUMPET and that is when the 1st resurrection, the resurrection of the righteous dead happens and simultaneously those who are alive and believe are change in a twinkling of an eye into immortals. THAT IS WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS. And it is repeated in Daniel Matthew and Revelation. This false narrative about being raptured out is setting people up for the great falling away. We are meant to ENDURE! We are Lambs being lead to the slaughter daily we are to give our lives up. Do you realize that in our generation there are more Christians being killed - MARTYRED than in any other time in history. Go tell those who have given up their lives for their faith in christ that there's a rapture because God would never make Christians go through the great tribulation because we're just too precious. NO THATS NOT THE TRUTH. We go through the tribulation read your Bible from one end to the other its VERY CLEAR. You don't need scholars to tell you it's written in the Bible clearly, we go through the tribulation like the jews did with the Pharoah and Moses. I apologize if I come across egotistical but it's because I care so much that's it's incredibly frustrating to see time and again this lie being spread. FAI go through all the main text word for word in context if you want to hear THE TRUTH. Frontier Alliance International.

[@alanlietzke5738]

@@penelopelucas4973 SPOT-ON sister!! One coming (singular), One appearing (singular), One Resurrection (singular) of the Righteous (Lk 14:14), and one "Harpadzo" (rapture) gathering of His Elect , with a "Great Trumpet" (Mt 24:31), after the sun and moon are darkened and the stars fall (Mt 24:29), during "The Day of the LORD" (Act 2:20, Joel 2:31), when the Wrath of God falls upon and destroys all the enemies of God, shortly before the present heavens and earth are burned-up with intense heat (2Pet 3:10-12), a unique day, a day like no other (Zec 14:6-7), glorious for His sheep, terrible for the goats.

[@alanlietzke5738]

@@penelopelucas4973 God is in full control. As in Christ's first coming, He blinds some and opens the eyes of others. It is now happening again, this time, before His second coming. This is a great mystery, but then, God's ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Meanwhile, be thankful in all things, good, bad, ugly and disresprctful, because God is presently working all things into good for those presently loving Him and.....(Rom 8:28).

[@maryannhendrixson8303]

Amen Come Lord Come Maranatha 🙏 I say Come Quickly Lord Christ Jesus 🙏

[@lorriclarizio8795]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Pastor Heitzig for listening and "going deep"!✝️🧎‍♀️💞

[@annebauld2229]

just so needed to hear this message it lifts me up and brings relief and peace to hear the word of Jesus reiterated

[@FishandSeafood808]

Thank you Pastor. Thank you for awakening me. The God is only my Lord. Thank you.

[@DVH72]

I feel the main point of Pastor Skip's teachings are to be ready. It is the ongoing theme. As a man who always knew God but was only recently saved I feel as if though I may be a quick study or maybe not. As Christians we must learn and grow and change to show the change we experienced on the inside outwardly to show others. I'm not sure why. I have my speculations but I know I must be patient and give it all to God. I have so much more to learn yet I hope my words comfort anyone struggling with this concept. Give everything to God and allow Him to show you the way . Study read learn and connect with Him to me seems to be the key as a newbie lol . Any advice would be appreciated from anyone. Plus when 2 or more are gathered in His name He is with us. I firmly believe this. God bless all of you.

[@duanedahl8856]

Skip got alot of things not quite right...he's soooo close....Jesus definitely said he would return in the Generation HE was living in!

[@johnman3626]

Sir thank you for this blissful and clear teaching.

[@mannycruz699]

Thanks Skip. Blessing s. Maranatha Lord Jesus

[@michaelcarr8932]

Christ's return is not a problem for those who understand that He promised to return before that generation had all passed away. Matthew 16:27-28

[@lavieenrose5954]

Amen brother ❤

[@savedbygrace7982]

This really seems like a sermon for an American audience. Ask someone in North Korea. Is it worse than what they are dealing with? We can’t compare the suffering of many in the world with the minor inconveniences (by comparison) that we experienced by the pandemic in the US. This is one thing that got me out of dispensationalism. Very centered on America and what we are going through. Lots of countries are already experiencing a constant tribulation.

[@stephennelson1687]

Absolutely right! Thank You for the TRUTH! Not very popular anymore, but still true! So many scoffers as Peter prophesied these days! Refreshing to hear this solid message!!!!PTL!!!

[@kensmith5810]

Amen, thank you for the confirmation, the hundred and forty four thousand are the elect chosen by God for this time,

[@penelopelucas4973]

We are also called the elect but non jews are not part of the 144000.

[@inawolmarans616]

They will be teaching the people all over the world about Jesus.

[@Wendy-jc1zz]

The 144k will be? Teaching all over the world?

[@denisesnead3454]

Thank you for expounding scripture and proclaiming the good news .

[@geets3371]

Thank you pastor Skip for finally answering a question which has caused a lot of confusion in my mind. I couldn’t reconcile verses like John 3:16 with the tribulation. You have explained it beautifully! Bless you🙏🙏

[@peggylambert-coleman7733]

Share with EVERYONE you know (who you may suspect REALLY need) the comfort and hope of our great God and Saviour!! This message is powerful. 🙏🙏

[@penelopelucas4973]

This is false teaching we go through the tribulation.

[@LunchaSitlhouLetslearn]

I love how this church handles the word of God... I have been listening since 2022 when l found the teaching regarding the book of John as a source for our Group Bible Study.... Thank you Pastor skip👏 I myself is not a theologean but l love the word of God, take it seriously, and l can only depends on sound teaching through online, thank God He guide me into this channel🙏👏... This year too, we will be looking at the book of Mathew as we are just about to complete the study of John's Gospel. Thankfully l can find the series teaching in Mathew done by Pastor Skip... I m gonna love it.. Thank you.. Amen to the word of God🙏

[@timtooker8332]

Have you studied yet where the human family will live forever right here on earth? This idea that millions of faithful Christians will be raptured to heaven is being presumptuous and a false hope.

[@timothymcdonald7407]

You go boyfriend. Skip is one of the 5 best preachers in Albuquerque. God bless.

[@teachwethepeople3943]

The War Zone in ABQ needs to hear the Good News.💔

[@carolcole570]

And so……Skip is your “ boyfriend “ ?????

[@davidtupua7357]

Good job Pastor! May we go forward and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the LORD as stated in Matthew 28.

[@raymondschlichting6778]

Best message that suggests the timing of Christs return that I have ever heard. I have to rethink everything. Thank you.

[@annebauld2229]

Love Pastor Skip back to take notes. What a reassuring message

[@phylliscrawford2525]

Awesome message, Love listening to you. Thank you so much for your teaching. God bless

[@pareshbag7114]

Beautiful teaching , may God bless you pastor.

[@sheilaallen1748]

Your teaching is helping scales fall from my eyes. Thank you, pastor Skip.🎉❤😮

[@loidabareng938]

Watching from Philippines

[@lindasims6515]

I haven't listened to you for a while pastor skip but listening to you today has given me a wonderful feeling of hope I prayed you ending prayer amen

[@alanlietzke5738]

Anyone hoping for a "Pre-Tribulation" Rapture Rescue will be very disappointed, to discover that Jesus returns only once, to gather His Elect from out of the extremities of heaven and earth (Mk 13:27), within "The Last Day" (Jn 6:39-40,44,54), just before the Wrath of God falls upon and destroys all the the wicked enemies of God ( Is 13;6-13, Jer 46:10, Joel 1:15-3-:15), shortly before the present heavens and earth are burned-up with intense heat (2Pet 3:10-12).

[@rachelcerny7399]

Thanks pastor Skip for nice explaining, make clear what to expect and be ready, GOD bless.

[@jesussaves4280]

Amen & Amen…come quickly Lord Jesus Christ 🙏💕🥰👏

[@michaelart4878]

! 👑 J E S U S A V E S 🙌ALLELUIA🙌 Christ in you,the hope of glory! A-men' 🌿

[@alanlietzke5738]

Jesus keeps all His promises, and will come exactly when He promised (Mt 24:29-30), in order to resurrect His people within "The Last Day" (Jn 6::39-40,44,54), at least 7 years yet future. Unfortunately, some English translations are misleading, in a manner that contradicts other Scripture, thereby causing confusion (e.g., Rev 3:11, 22:7, 12, 20), in which the Greek adverb, "ταχύ" ("tachu"from which we receive "tachometer") is a description of speed, not delay or a suggestion of imminence.

[@learningchrist9486]

Skip's preaching I just can't skip! Always full of thrust. I love it. From india

[@elimcole]

Very impressive, I truly love this teaching 🎊 🎉

[@stevenewman1393]

Pastor Skip a very great and wonderfully powerful sermon indeed, very well executed and informatively explained in every way and detail provided sir,In Yeshua's most glorious wonderful name, Amen 🙌.

[@rapture1949]

Blessings from Israel ❤️🙏💞 maranatha soon 😂🏡

[@EraphaseContemplation]

To say he is one of greatest is one perception. I seek to concentrate on what he is pointing to and not miss all the heavenly glory he is seeking to illuminate by being distracted by his persona.

[@ma.victoriamallari9655]

This is the best explanation I've ever heard about Olivet Discourse. Thank you and GOD Bless you! 🙏 ... I'm from the Philippines

[@melxpersonaltrainer]

Love pastor skip!

[@connieoppman9526]

Great sermon, pastor skip , even so come Lord Jesus

[@gracevillahermosa6891]

I found Pastor Skip explaination worth-listening. Nothing more, Nothing less.

[@gloriamills1366]

Excellent Teaching, Just Like My Home Church ⛪️.

[@carolcole570]

Where is your home church, Gloria ?❤️

[@GodNSense]

That was so good. God Bless you all.

[@DWHalse]

A great teaching Skip!!

[@rapture1949]

The best of the best teaching Perfect doctrine

[@sheilagalenzoga6359]

The imminent return of Jesus Christ began when the fig tree is blossoming Jesus Himself tells us be READY , be WATCHFUL if He says so then anytime from that time is very important❤

[@Sindi63084]

The Holy Spirit is available to give us clarity and lead us to all truth. I pray God's will be done. I don't really agree with pre trib rapture but I don't have a problem with those who do. We are all saved by the same blood. As time gets closer the Holy Spirit will give us clarity.. Let us keep an open mind and allow Him..

[@marna7325]

The End is when one passes to eternity. We don't need a world catastrophe to have one ourselves. So that's why we must live in repentance, every day.

[@joeltabingan3256]

I am blessed ptr.

[@chefrasercooks3922]

Jesus can come for you at any time soalways be ready

[@ryanpullen6117]

Awesome message thank you brother skip ❤❤❤❤

[@mary-xk9dc]

thank you, this is right on.

[@_TONY_Az]

This is one of the best I ever heard this explained I can't wait for the next one ty. God bless fantastic

[@michaelspinale4344]

Col 1:23 ESV) if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.

[@MBS16]

Thank u for your teaching. Blessed from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@AbimelechZ]

I praise and give honor to our mighty God and savior lord Christ for Man like this pastor

[@bobbyjames7352]

Very good job! Accurate and laid out perfectly! Not confusing backed by plenty of scripture!

[@lindaannfumea304]

Remember to keep working while it is Day, for the night is coming when no man can work ... preach the Gospel to every creature!

[@JamesBradleyL44]

Gotta love the Skip, he has all the answers!

[@ronaldlim8224]

Pastor Skip, Thank you for delineating this issue so clearly. A key problem for Pre-Trib view is Matthew 24:32-36 32 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: as soon as its branch has become tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near; 33 so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. 36 “But about that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone." Here in Mat24, Jesus Himself mentioned the SIGNS together with the phrase "But about that day and hour no one knows". Hence the generation that sees the SIGNS of the season listed by Jesus the Christ can expect the Rapture but will not know the exact day or hour. Respectfully, Ronald Lim

[@bigblue0202jw]

How is that a problem? I'm confused. 🤔

[@ronaldlim8224]

@@bigblue0202jw Hi, with reference to this video, the key issue relates to Theology of Imminence which states that the Rapture of the Church is sign-less, i.e., it needs not be preceded by any event and can happen at any moment. However, Matthew 24:32-36 clearly states that the generation that sees the signs outlined by Jesus Christ would know that He is "near, right at the door". The passage then continues to say that "no one knows the day nor the hour". This same understanding is given by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, which says that our gathering to the LORD is preceded by the revealing of the man of lawlessness: 2Thes2:1-3 1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being GATHERED together to him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, See also 1 Corinthians 15:20-24 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. Hope this helps, Blessings, Ronald Lim

[@michaelseay9783]

@@ronaldlim8224great point, Ronald

[@alainabearden6845]

Praise God for the Truth!! Amen. 🙋‍♀️💗🙏

[@brandonlee9238]

New subscriber 👍.. Great sermon! .. been hearing you in the background because of my mom. Good job. Will keep watching! ✝

[@henrydmello7246]

Lord I truely love you. You are my Lord you are my Saviour. Let all believe in Jesus Christ you are the only son of God yes I believe you are comming very soon.

[@TheGuitarReb]

I didn't come here on my own and I ain't leaving here on my own.

[@carolcole570]

That all depends , Guitar.

[@emanosama8494]

I am an eastern orthodox Christian and I have been watching you for a year or more now. I do like and believe your teaching for it is really so simple and yet so truly documented by verse and science. But, I can't expect The Revelation to be literally fulfilled . I have always imagined the language symbolic and not so accurate.

[@lespearl50]

Our Father is quite capable of ensuring we have absolutely accurate information for these last days. It is human wisdom that tries to spiritualise what John saw. He was given a clear vision of what was, what is and what is to come hereafter (Rev 1:19). John would have been very careful to record his Revelation exactly as it was given to him and our Lord has ensured we have access to it now. Many have been martyred preserving God’s word. It is only the traditions of men that tell us to look to God’s word with this view.

[@emanosama8494]

@@lespearl50 Thank you for taking interest in my words but I think I didn't make myself clear enough. I didn't mean that the word is not accurate. It is not even John's word or record for every single word inspired by the holy spirit but I do think there is something more behind the literal meaning. I don't believe in rapture or the thousand year rule of lord Jesus Christ on earth or the double judgement. Our orthodox faith is about another one second coming of Christ for one and only judgement day, then , the rapture of the whole triumph church to the new earth and heaven.

[@lespearl50]

@@emanosama8494 I do not mean to offend but I find that God’s word can always be interpreted literally unless it is obviously parabolic or poetry. The prophecies in the OT that foretold the coming of Christ were all fulfilled literally. At times Jesus went to great lengths to ensure they were (Mat 26:54). I see no reason to believe the prophecies concerning His second coming would be any different. At present our Father is holding back the satanic hordes by the power of His Holy Spirit, when the body of Christ and the Restrainer are removed the demonic hordes will overrun the world (2 Thes 2:6) and I believe the Revelation could be literally fulfilled. You may not have seen demons in your country but many African and Asian people are very familiar with them. These are not creations of the human mind. It is only the Holy Spirit working through the body of Christ that has pushed back open manifestations of the demonic realm. If you look around you at the western world, as the great falling away is happening (2 Thes2:3), more and more demonic activity is rising. The west is being repaganised and people are now openly worshiping the satan. When God removes His church and His Spirit these evil hordes will terrorise humanity. This is the Great Tribulation and the church has no part in it.

[@SpotterVideo]

Multiple Second Coming Visions in Revelation: (book not in chronological order ) Christ returns one time in the future. However, there are several different visions of His return shown from different perspectives in the Book of Revelation. Christ returns at the end of Revelation chapter 6, with signs in the sun, moon, and stars, as are found in the Olivet Discourse. Those at the end of the chapter are hiding from the wrath of the Lamb. Why would they be hiding if Christ is not present? The "kings", "captains", "might men", "free", and "bond" are also found in chapter 19 at the return of Christ. He returns at the 7th trumpet, which is the last trumpet in the Bible, and the time of the judgment of the dead in Revelation 11:15-18. The beginning of chapter 12 is a history lesson containing the fall of Satan, and the birth and death of Christ, who is the seed promised to crush the head of Satan in Genesis 3:15. The Second Coming is found in the "harvest" of chapter 14, which is related to the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew chapter 13. He comes as a thief at Armageddon, and we find the greatest earthquake in history in chapter 16. This occurs when the 7th angel pours out his vial. How powerful is an earthquake which moves islands and destroys the mountains? What is happening to the planet? He comes on a horse in chapter 19. Chapter 20? Does He come with the fire, and the judgment of the dead at the end of chapter 20, which agrees with what Paul said in 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, and 2 Timothy 4:1? (The time of the judgment of the dead is also found in Revelation 11:18.) There are no mortals left alive on the planet at the end of Matthew 25:31-46. Why does an angel come down from heaven with a key to unlock the bottomless pit in Revelation 9:1-2, if the pit was not already locked before that time? Are there wicked angels in the pit in Rev. 9:11? If the beast "ascends" from the pit in Rev. chapter 11, where was the beast before that time? Does your view agree with Peter in 2 Pet. 2:4, and Jude in Jude 1:6, when they both said wicked angels are already in chains of darkness? Revelation 9:14 proves some of the angels were previously bound in some manner. Because the two witnesses were bodily resurrected from the dead in Revelation 11, the "first resurrection" at the beginning of Revelation 20 is not the first bodily resurrection in the book. The principle of "Recapitulation" means there are multiple visions of His return.

[@emanosama8494]

@@SpotterVideo Many thanks for your wonderful clarification and I do agree with the concept of the multiple vision of Lord Jesus return in revelations which parallel with the many verses about the second coming in Mathew and some of Paul writings . I am not so keen on memorizing the exact number of chapters and verses for it burdens my mind. Lucky you for being so clever.God bless.

[@CephasRock18]

Jesus Christ second coming is a cornerstone comes as a stone peoples but we have an enemy who has come and carved out the face of the Lord we all must rise and defend this sacred temple

[@carolcole570]

I fear you just don’t understand. Maybe if you listen to this message again, it will sink in. We do not have to DEFEND…..ANY TEMPLE.

[@kimmers4871]

Whew! He had me scared there for a minute thinking we were going to have to go through the tribulation!!! I’ve been taught all my life that the rapture of the church would happen first so I’m grateful that one of the best pastors I watch here on KZbin teaches the same! Looking up for I believe we are very very close to the rapture and I can’t wait to meet my Jesus in the air! God Bless!

[@karenzupanic718]

The rapture is a Jesuit construct...not true.

[@penelopelucas4973]

What? Where does it say there is a pre trib rapture? Not One verese. But there are verses that say after the tribulation Jesus will return. AFTER THE TRIBULATION AT THE LAST TRUMPET. We will go through the tribulation. Prepare yourself.

[@ThetennisDr]

@@penelopelucas4973 oh I see... Well the last trumpet of God is one thing... The last trumpet of the angel in revelation is a trumpet of an angel of punishment not a trumpet of God. See u in heaven

[@penelopelucas4973]

@tennis video tips the last trumpet is the last trumpet there is only one last trumpet and the one Jesus is talking about in Matthew is the same one on revelation. Come on now are you really trying to squash the round peg into a square hole. Read the Bible in context stop cherry picking. We go through the tribulation. That is what JESUS SAYS. Trust what Jesus says over anyone any teacher or preacher. Why would you believe them over what is clearly written in the Bible?

[@timtooker8332]

I wouldn't get your hopes up on your heavenly plans. You probably don't want to hear this but the truth is that the earth has always been the plan for humans to live forever. This idea of going to heaven is not true. The new earth will be our home.

[@ryanpullen6117]

The king is coming happy day happy day ❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@michaelart4878]

God bless us. Everyone. In Jesus name. A-men'🌿

[@AcesDman7]

I studied with a minister who was a Biblical Scholar of Greek and Hebrew. According to interpretation the 144,000 means those who are supposed to be in will be in and those who are who are supposed to be out will be out. It does not mean a specific number. Thank You LORD. 👍🙏

[@davidu8688]

What does that even mean, I think it is clear what it says and is speaking of those in the world whom are alive recieve the mark of God that no harm may come to them.

[@1timeslime971]

No…sorry your mistaken because it’s CLEARLY referencing the TWELVE TRIBES, each 12,000. 12,000 Israelites x 12 tribes just SO happens to total 144,000, then?

[@clinttullous5233]

It will be 144,000 Jews males exactly and the tribulation will last 7 years exactly 3 1/2 years in is when it gets real bad ! When the antichrist declares that he is God and sets up in the temple , which they have rebuilt and are finishing up now getting ready for Jesus and the 1,000 (exactly) year reign of Christ!

[@langleybeliever7789]

There is no private interpretation of scripture.

[@jvo3777]

For anyone who needs Jesus and has not come to him yet Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9-11, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

[@mardeethomas7773]

Excellent.

[@larrybagando2624]

Thank you thank you so much hearing about the rapture

[@inawolmarans616]

Hê is not teaching the rapture but the second coming. Unfortunately hê is confuzed.

[@rosepetals8181]

🙏✝️AMEN,THAT WAS GOOD,EASILY UNDERSTOOD,THANK YOU🙏😘👍

[@fitnessfreak498]

im from a amillenial church background so this is very reasuring

[@James-sk1kp]

I suggest all to see Rocco Errico's videos on a Aramaic near Eastern view of scripture and idioms. So very important

[@Wendy-jc1zz]

Amen! I’m a messianic Jew and I so believe my Greek name is Pauline🥰🔥

[@followeroftheway8454]

It will have to be at a time when things are more normal. As in eating, getting married, giving in marriage.

[@carolcole570]

Nooooo. The point of that is that it will take folks unawares. People will ALWAYS be eating, drinking, and giving in marriage. Clear as day !

[@craigaverell8346]

Interesting interpretation!

[@davidcampbell4130]

Wonderful sermon! Ty brother!

[@frocurl]

This is great I like this. I don't think we will see the tribulation or that it's near.

[@kipfoley6509]

Wow, Skip! Do you really buried the lead on this one. Great sermon. Thank you very much.

[@kakapkaper4750]

Get ready folks.!! we are gettiing closer and closer to the great tribulation :)

[@jeffschanick9394]

Amen, keep reading!

[@kensmith5810]

Those signs are for the return of Christ at the end of the tribulation,

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

The Lord Jesus never told us in red letters that there's a rapture in addition to his 2nd Coming. In red letters he did tell us "But take ye heed : behold, I have foretold you all things" Mark13:23 KJV. Pretrib rapture is a false doctrine. Jonah2:8 KJV "They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy." Lying vanities=false doctrines.

[@kensmith5810]

@@lionheartmerrill1069 Actually He did tell us in red, that He was coming back for us, in John 14:1--4 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God Trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are meney rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you, I am going there to prepare a place for you, 3 and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.4 You know the way to the place where I am going. The catching up of the church was one of the first things Paul taught, and right away, Satan convinced people the resurrection had already taken place, and Paul wrote a second letter to the Thessalonians explaining it was not true, Satan loves that he has distorted the truth about this a long time ago and still has meney Christians in doubt about it, but every one who is born again and living a life in Jesus Christ will understand this at the time it happens, reddy or not. We will be caught up together with those who are in the grave, to meet the Lord in the air, and receive our rewards from Him, it's better to be ready,..reddy or not this is going to happen,..Even so come Lord Jesus.

[@donnalivingston6191]

You’re wrong.

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

@@donnalivingston6191 What did the Lord Jesus mean when He said, He that endureth, Matthew10:22 KJV, shall endure, Mark13:13, unto the end, the same shall be saved. Thanks Donna

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Jesus Came already and He will say the Same thing He did the First time! Obey My Commandments Best you can and Forgive and Bless you enemies and Live in Peace. ❤😊

[@alisongibson8789]

Are you talking about 70AD..the fall of Jerusalem and the end of the sacrificial system?

[@kathleenwharton2139]

@@alisongibson8789 What Jesus Said is just as True ToDay..as when He said it. Obey My commandments..Avoid Pride..Lust..Greed..Anger and worry. Forgive the Past..Live ToDay..Trust God for Tomorrow! He takes care of the lilies and the sparrows..How much More will He Care for You! The worlds greatest sin is Unbelief.

[@Bronson1972]

👍😊😍Just wait😅

[@williamweaver6003]

I'm Looking UP awaitiñg my Fathers Return

[@norbertjendruschj9121]

He is a parachuter?

[@Fws8303]

Amen! Come Jesus Come

[@sondrarobinson1078]

Where is the word rapture? Where does it saywhoa to those who teach my children to fly?

[@guidinglight168]

So much appreciation for the message by Pastor Skip. The Word brings so much joy and peace to the hearts of His children. This was certainly a deep dive and a scholarly understanding and interpretation of the promise of God and the teachings of Christ. Thank you and God bless you, Pastor.

[@terryhughes7196]

Jesus comes every second of every day because someone dies every second of every day

[@foresthillchiropractic9552]

Please pray for my girlfriend Andrea, that she would become a believer!