I would love to hear opinions on this. Im so disappointed with Michael Snyder who I like. Go to minute 12 where he says basically the rapture wont occur until after the tribulation. The arrival of that official for that official state visit would be described in terms of the “parosea” or the “Parousia”— The Presence of that dignitary. Michael claims the Parousia is after the arrival of the anti Christ and after the falling away of Christians from Christ essentially after the tribulation. He is essentially saying we will know who the anti Christ is. I've never heard this theory before. he says basically the rapture wont occur until after the tribulation. So basically what he is admitting is that he does not know the nature of God. God does not change. Period! God did not pour out His judgement Sodom & Gomorrah until after the righteous (Lot) were evacuated from the city. God did not pour out His judgement on the world until the righteous (Noah) were lifted out of it. Good does not change and He will not pour out His judgement on this Christ rejecting world until those made righteous by the Blood of His Son are evacuated out of from it. Anyone who teaches otherwise does not know the nature of God. Boulder, the rapture happening after the tribulation doesn't even make sense. I am sure that Pastor's JD prophecy update "Pre-tribulation rapture proof" would be a good one to watch. I didn't watch it myself because I prefer to read than watch videos but Pastor JD is always good. Heidi I know the Rapture positions inside and out. I know Michael Snyder. He writes a great blog called the "Economic Collapse" blog. He's highly intelligent. I just find it fascinating to hear the other positions from time to time. Even thought a mid and post tribulation rapture makes ZERO sense. In my opinion it never hurts to know the other positions. No, it doesn't hurt to know other people's positions. I was just trying to make you feel better that it won't be post tribulation rapture. :yes: I like Pastor JD's description of 1Th 4:18 'Wherefore comfort one another with these words'. He's emphasizing that the rapture means the church will be saved from God's wrath. "Come up hither", it's comforting to know that the seals begin after the church is taken. I don't know how anyone can translate that differently, unless they are selling survival equipment. I'll leave my lights on for him and there's food in the freezer. 😉
