What are your thoughts about the return of Jesus Christ? Do you think it will be before, during, or after the Great Tribulation? Do you believe it will happen, or not?

magprob

This has been argued to death on this site and as far as I can tell is yes, no, maybe and not enough proof. Just wait and see. Believe me, that is best.

shygrneyzs

To answer this, you will only get subjective points of view - as different churches teach before Tribulation, during Tribulation, and post Tribulation. My belief is the Christ comes back post Tribulation. Some will even say that Christ is here now and just biding time.

Jesushelper76

Jesus will return. No one knows the hour, day or time of the coming. Not even the angels in heaven know. Only God knows the exact time and day of the return of Jesus Christ.

I also believe that when no one is paying attention, when no one is being watchful. That is when he will return. We as a nation as a country are being prepared and are aware. So it will not happen until we start to forget and not prepare anymore.

Joe

Retrotia

I didn't realize the differences of opinion that Christians have on this subject. I can understand all views, but I can support my own position, as I have always believed.

The bride (the Church) is removed BEFORE the pre-second coming wrath. (Rev.3) Notice Rev. 2&3- The theme repeats- "They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white.(Rev 3:4-5)

Then, Rev. 6 (before the great woes) the first of the seven seals is the Lord on a white horse.
The Christians are The Great Multitude in White Robes (Rev7:9-17)

From here Christians only watch from Heaven all the wrath that will take place. Rev.19:11After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: Hallelujah!" this theme of great multitude is repeated again. Rev.19:11- I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. Rev19:13-14,He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
There is a song we sing in church that has this in mind, with lyrics that say, "on a white horse he comes"-I don't remember all the song but it does reinforce what I have come to believe about the rapture of the Church. Now that is for those in Christ alive at that time. The ones who will be given a final test to repent of their sins and accept Christ-will have much persecution in the end times, I understand, those who do repent will see Christ with The New Jerusalem when it comes down from heaven. For those it must be during or after the Tribulation.

sexybeasty

I liked your answer retro, I don't know what will happen or when, but I like your take on it. Blessings.

magprob

Since we the people of earth will not wake up, realize the true power we have and put an end to all of our problems, then I agree that the only solution is Divine intervention. We control our world and make it what it is. We have made it a world of fear, hate and war. Jesus died for nothing I suppose. If and when he does come back, I don't think he will be so passive as he was the first time around. As a matter of a fact, I wouldn't blame him if he was just a tad pissed off!

sexybeasty

I think of My Lord as loving and forgiving. In my opinion, He isn't looking to be angry but I think sorrowful for those He lost to the great deceiver.

magprob

I think he was pissed when he tore up the money changers boths in the temple-I think he is quite unhappy with the way the "Church" has progressed thus far. I think he gets pissed at "Christians' that sit around watching people starve and be hearded to their death and do nothing while saying it's OK because he is loving and forgiving. He is loving and forgiving and every other thing he needs to be.
Jesus could be that homeless person you try hard to avoid. After being avoided all day I'll bet he gets just a little pissed off at the attitude of "good Christians" these days.

But then, it's really nothing to get hung about...just my opinion and my disdain for organized religion and the posers that run it. Man created religion, not GOD.
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NeedKarma

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