The Old Testament tells of Jesus 1st coming as a “Suffering Servant”. The New Testament tells of Jesus 2nd coming as a “Conquering King”. For almost 2,000 years followers of Christ have looked for his return. It was not until the mid-19th century that preachers began to teach of a pre-tribulation “Blessed Hope” that they coined, “The Rapture”. They were taught this in bible colleges using the "Scoffield Reference" bible. This study bible altered God's word (the "Authorized King James" Bible of 1611). Adding concepts like the "pre-tribulation rapture" and "once saved always saved". The Laodicean Church (approximately 1850-present) is not going to be the first church in human history to not experience trials & tribulations. Jesus wished we were either hot or cold and spit us out of his mouth (Rev. 3:16). Jesus counsels the individuals of this church (the church of our time) to buy from him gold tried in fire, to be clothed in white, and to anoint thine eyes with eye salve (Rev. 3:18). Daniel 12:10 says referring to the end times; “many shall be purified, and made white, and tried…” It was during this same time period that secularists and scientists started teaching the big bang creation theory, evolution over 4.5 billion years, millions of light years, localized floods, human are insignificant, and there is no Hell or Devil.
Jesus fulfilled the 1st 4 Jewish Festivals which occur in the Spring;
- Passover- Jesus’ death on the cross as the Sacrificial Lamb for all our sins past and present.
- Unleavened Bread- Jesus as the Atonement and Forgiveness of the sins of the world.
- Feast of First Fruits- Jesus’ promise of eternal life by Faith and Grace. (Cor. 15:20-23)
- Pentecost- The 2000 year Church body of Believers in Jesus.
***NO WHERE IN SCRIPTURE IS THERE A PRE-TRIBULATION “BLESSED HOPE” OR “RAPTURE.***