P.S. Here are my thoughts ... I’m trying to stay “Penny Positive” 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.” The words "peace and safety" have been used abundantly since the Clinton administration so just because those words are being tossed around now doesn't mean anything will necessarily happen in regards to the Rapture. With that said, NOTHING has to happen between now and the Rapture for it to take place. It could still happen at any moment. This we know . . there is the waxing and waning of the birth pangs leading up to the Tribulation period. ~ speaking of Israel, and her 'protection' by America ~ ~ THIS is why so far America remains blessed by the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob . . ~ " And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse." . . Genesis 12:3 Ok ... I’m not trying to be a Rambling Rose here ... but I strongly feel we can really narrow down “when” the rapture day “could” occur if we stay very alert and watchful ... we will know its “even at the door”. So I think the big question is ... how many of you believe there is a gap period between the rapture and the start of the tribulation? If not, then shouldn’t we be watchful of every newspaper article on Israel’s enemies and their threats of when they plan on attacking and this will perhaps be the gauge of when everything unfolds in quick sequence without stop? :unsure: According to the link Donna posted from Amy VG it looks like there is no “gap” period of time ... its a smooth transition from rapture to bam Ezekiel war. Just wondering, are you all on the same page as this view ... with no gap time at all? ————- Per Amy “Until the rapture occurs, the push for peace talks will continue. While it is possible that the world will try to force the "two-state" solution, and perhaps even make a peace treaty, Ezekiel 36 tells us that Israel will never again lose the "ancient heights." Therefore God will intervene to prevent the Jews from losing the land, or be forced to move from all their settlements in the West Bank. The rapture of the Church would certainly fit the bill of "sudden destruction," when the world is saying "peace and safety," preventing the "two-state" solution from going forward. After the "sudden destruction" and the lifting of the restraining work of the Holy Spirit via the rapture of the Church, evil will become unrestrained (2 Thessalonians 2:7). Israel's number one ally, the U.S., and any lesser allies will certainly be crippled in the aftermath of the "sudden destruction" of the rapture. Israel's Muslim neighbors could take this as being a sign from their god, Allah, and seize the opportunity to attack Israel.” - Fair Use-
because Donald and Bibi both used the words “peace” and “security” at least 14 times in their speech! :whistle: :popcorn :popcorn :popcorn :popcorn
