Bible Discussion Thread

The discussion of the rapture and its timing has been preached since about 373AD. Ephraem the Syrian was a great Christian saint. He was a Deacon and a Bishop. He wrote extensively in the early Church. He wrote a book on the "Antichrist and the End of the World" in 373 AD; in which he clearly states that the Lord will descend from Heaven and will take us to be with Himself so that we might escape the confusion that overtakes the whole world. This is a clear Pre-Tribulation Rapture statement made fifteen centuries before most people thought it was ever discussed. The idea that the rapture is a new idea or concept in the church is not true.

Our real discussion should be to be faithful, and pray for the saints to be obedient unto the Lord and make disciples as Matthew 28: 18-20 tells to us to do. Let us also pray for our President Biden to call on the Lord Christ Jesus for wisdom and courage in the midst of our nations woes - COVID 19, inflation, economy, the southern border, food shortages, crime, etc. Pray also for the leaders of other countries to be saved in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior.

1 Timothy 2: 1-4

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

The Lord bless and keep all who are on this forum; and that His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you and yours.

March 2, 2022