Disproving The Rapture
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1. Paul wrote Thessalonians.
2. Paul wrote Hebrews (Scholars agree).
3. Paul spoke Colloquial Greek (street Greek).
4. Look at the Colloquial Greek usage of the word Cloud in Hebrews 12:1.
Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud G3509 of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Here is the Strong's definition for the words “a cloud” in Hebrews 12:1:
G3509
νέφος
nephos
nef'-os
Apparently a primary word; a cloud: - cloud.
Notice the slang usage of the words “a cloud” in Hebrews 12:1.
In realizing that Paul spoke Colloquial Greek (street Greek, or Greek slang), let's consider how Paul may have spoken in 1st Thessalonians 4:17. Keep in mind however, that analyzing this verse does not disprove the rapture. We need to be thorough in order to show how the verse has been misunderstood over the years. The context of The Bible and the sequence involved is what disproves the rapture.
Now let’s look at 1st Thessalonians 4:17 (the verse most often used in rapture doctrine):
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up G726 together with them in the clouds, G3507 to meet the Lord in the air: G109 and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Notice the words 'shall be caught up'. The main definition is 'to Seize':
G726
α
ρπάζω
harpazō
har-pad'-zo
From a derivative of G138; to seize (in various applications): - catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force).
So, the words ' shall be caught up ' mean to seize or take by force . They speak nothing of the time frame at which the seizing takes place.
Now look at the definition of the words “ the clouds ” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17.
The basic meaning is “ a cloud” , but remember that Paul spoke Colloquial Greek, which is street Greek. Refer back to Hebrews 12:1 to see the usage of “ a cloud ” in the slang way in which Paul would use it.
Here is the Strong's definition for “the clouds” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17:
G3507
νεφέλη
nephelē
nef-el'-ay
From G3509; properly cloudiness , that is, (concretely) a cloud : - cloud.
So, can you see how Paul is saying that we will be taken or seized by force into crowds of people?
Now, people may say that it could be read either way, but that's when you remind them that it is not analyzing this verse that disproves the rapture. We analyze this verse in order to be thorough.
Now, comes a very important part of this verse that puts the entire understanding of a rapture believing person on edge. It totally discredits or nullifies their understanding of it. But again, it does not disprove the rapture theory in itself.
Finally, take a look at the definition for “ the air ” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17. It means to breathe, as in the breath of life spirit, not atmosphere.
Here is the definition:
G109
α
ήρ
aēr
ah-ayr'
From α�́ημι aēmi ( to breathe unconsciously, that is, respire; by analogy to blow ); “air” (as naturally circumambient): - air. Compare G5594.
Now, take a look at Genesis 2:7 where GOD breathed the breath of life into man.
The original writing for Genesis 2:7 is in Hebrew, whereas 1st Thessalonians 4:17 is in Greek, but you can easily notice that the words have the same meaning.
Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath H5397 of life; and man became a living soul.
Here is the definition for the words “ the breath ”, used in “ the breath of life ” in Genesis 2:7. The definition is the same as “ the air ” used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17 (accounting for the way it would be spoken in the two different languages).
H5397
המשׁנ
neshâmâh
nesh-aw-maw'
From H5395; a puff, that is, wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect or (concretely) an animal: - blast, (that) breath (-eth), inspiration, soul, spirit.
So, the words “ the air ” in 1st Thessalonians 4:17 means our spirit.
Here is 1st Thessalonians 4:17 again:
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
So, using the definitions of the original Greek words as discussed above, this is what the verse would say using those meanings:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be seized (or taken by force) with them in the crowds, to meet the Lord in the spirit: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Now let's look at two other verses in 1st Thessalonians chapter four:
1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent G5348 them which are asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Notice that it says that The LORD returns with the Trump Of GOD in 1st Thessalonians 4:16. The Trump Of GOD is the last or 7th Trump, which is the farthest trump out. You can read about it in Revelation.
Revelation tells us that there are seven events that will come about that signal the end of the age. The seventh event is called the seventh trump, and is the last trump, or the Trump Of GOD.
Have a look:
Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Nowhere in GOD'S WORD does it state or indicate that JESUS comes back to this earth at any time or for any reason before that Trump sounds.
So, since that is the case, we can say with surety that 1st Thessalonians 4:17 does not happen until that time.
Also notice that the two verses regarding preventing those that are asleep and that describe the coming of the LORD at the TRUMP OF GOD are the verses right before 1st Thessalonians 4:17. They are verses 4:15 and 4:16. So, the scripture says right there before it tells us about gathering back to CHRIST, when we gather back as well. We just need to read 'in context'.
As we proceed further, we will see that The Seventh Trump, The Last Trump, The TRUMP OF GOD does not happen until after satan comes to this earth claiming to be GOD. This means that there is no rapture because no one gathers back to JESUS before satan arrives.
And why can't we “ Prevent ” those that are asleep, as written in 1st Thessalonians 4:15? It's because “ Prevent ” actually means “ Precede or Beforehand ”. We can't precede them which are asleep because they are already with JESUS.
Here is the Strong's definition for "Prevent":
G5348
φθάνω
phthanō
fthan'-o
Apparently a primary verb; to be beforehand , that is, anticipate or precede ; by extension to have arrived at: - (already) attain, come, prevent.
If you study 1st Corinthians chapter 15, you will learn that as soon as this flesh body dies or when JESUS returns, we are immediately in our Breath Of Life spirit body, which is an incorruptible body.
And as far as why we can't precede or be with JESUS before those that have died, well this verse makes it pretty clear:
2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2nd Corinthians 5:8 shows that as soon as we are absent from the flesh body, we are ALREADY present with The LORD! That is why we can't prevent or more accurately precede those that are asleep.
Now, I've actually decided to show 2 more verses in 1st Thessalonians.
Here they are:
1 Thessalonians 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
In verse 1st Thessalonians 5:1 (above), Paul is saying he doesn't need to write of the signs or seasons because they already know them. They are in Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, and Daniel has a fair bit to say about them also. Revelation is full of information on the end time.
Now look at verse 1st Thessalonians 5:2. When is the Day Of The LORD? It's at the end of this age when JESUS returns at the 7th Trump (The Trump Of GOD). That's the Millennium. And why does The LORD return as a Thief in the night? It's because the Night before the Day (THE LORD'S DAY) is the hour of temptation and as a Thief because since many will believe that CHRIST has already returned, they won't be
watching or looking for HIM. Then they will wish for the rocks to fall on them to hide them from the wrath of the LAMB.
We know from Revelation that satan is cast to earth (along with his angels) at the sixth trump during the hour of temptation. We also know that the last trump is the seventh trump, which is The Trump Of God, at which time JESUS returns.
So you see, there is no rapture. The rapture is a doctrine from the 1800s that is not Biblical. If you don't wise up and be knowledgeable of this information, there is a chance that you will fall away to satan when he gets here because satan is anti- CHRIST. “Anti” in the Greek means “instead of”, not against. And satan will pretend to be CHRIST in
order to deceive you. If you follow him, you are taking the mark of the beast.
YOU WANT TO BE LEFT BEHIND:
The subject is the end time and all prophecies given in nights, moons, or months are of satan or his fallen angels. Prophecies given in days or years are always regarding GOD or GOD'S election.
Luke 17:34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
Luke 17:35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 17:37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
It is known here, that eagles should have been translated as vultures.
Since the subject is the night, and night relates to satan, this is right before, or the night before The LORD'S DAY. Since JESUS has not returned yet, the one taken is taken by antichrist because they think he is JESUS returned.
The key to understand the Scriptures is to notice that the subject is the night before the DAY, and since prophecies given in nights are related to satan or his fallen angels that the one taken is taken by antichrist. These verses are often used to say there is a rapture. But it needs to be explained so that people see they are missing the subject and are not understanding what is spoken.
The reason that the one taken is taken by antichrist is that it is the Night before JESUS returns. So, since JESUS hasn’t returned, then if anyone is taken, then they could only be taken by antichrist. JESUS is not here to take them, but the antichrist is here disguising himself as CHRIST.
All of this brings us to one conclusion:
If there is no rapture, what are we waiting for and what are we supposed to do? The answer is that we are waiting for The TRUE CHRIST to return and we are supposed to put on the Gospel Armour and prepare and do battle until HE returns. The Gospel Armour is explained in Ephesians chapter six and is called The Whole Armour Of GOD.
If you read Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, you will see a set or list of events that take place at the end time. It tells you exactly what to watch for and what you are to do (what YOUR job is for JESUS at the end time). I'll tell you in a nutshell, but you should read the verses from one of those chapters so that you can know for yourself (ALWAYS prove The WORD for yourself, never trust man's word for anything. Always use The Bible (GOD'S WORD) as your anchor in TRUTH!). Let's face it! Deception is running rampant at the end time. There are more Bible translations than ever before and many Bible translations and Concordances have made changes that hide the real TRUTH of GOD'S WORD. Only use the original King James Version of the Bible and the Strong’s Concordance or you run the risk of being deceived.
1. Many shall come in CHRIST'S NAME, don't be deceived by them.
2. There will be wars and rumours of wars, but the end is not yet.
(This indicates that the time to be alert is when there is talk of peace, because with wars and rumours of wars, it’s not the end. But when peace happens, then it may be that one piece of the puzzle is in place). The book of Daniel says that the devil comes in peacefully and prosperously and that he destroys many with peace.
3. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
(Since 2011, there have been commotions and insurrections in many Middle East countries. There are many wars also.)
4. There will be great earthquakes in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and signs from heaven.
(The Chili earthquake and the Japan earthquake and also various other earthquakes.)
(The Tetrads of 2014 and 2015.)
(These are the beginnings of sorrows (birth pains). Sorrows means birth pains, and the birth pains are the birth pains in which a new age is about to be born.)
5. They shall lead you and deliver you up to councils, but take no thought beforehand what you will say, for THE HOLY SPIRIT will speak through you for a testimony against them.
(This is your end time Job!). If it clearly says that you will be delivered up to councils for a testimony against them, then how can you be raptured out? Do you believe that GOD will speak through a deceived person or non believer? I don't think so.
6. The abomination of desolation (the devil) will stand in Jerusalem claiming to be JESUS.
Remember anti in the Greek means 'instead of', so he is 'instead of' CHRIST or antichrist.
The devil blasphemes the NAME OF GOD by claiming to be GOD!
Do you understand what the “Falling Away” is? It's when most of the world believes that satan is JESUS and instantly falls away from the TRUE JESUS. Do you know how the Gospel is preached throughout the world? It's by those trials where they deliver us up for a testimony against the devil. All who hear it will hear it in their own language just as The Bible teaches in Acts chapter two, and it will convince even the gainsayers (smart mouth back talkers).
7. The Seventh Trump sounds! THE TRUE JESUS RETURNS! IT'S NOW THE START OF THE LORD'S DAY (THE MILLENNIUM)!
The “night” is over!
In 2nd Peter chapter three it says that a day with the LORD is as one thousand years to man. The LORD'S DAY is one thousand years long and we will all be in spirit bodies at that time as written in 1st Corinthians chapter fifteen.
The LORD'S DAY is also known as the Millennium in modern times. It's the time when JESUS rules the nations with a Rod of Iron. This means discipline. There are no second chances. The LORD'S DAY is for those that did not learn the TRUTH in this age. At the end of the LORD'S DAY, the devil is loosed for a short season to test those that go through the Millennium. Then comes THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT, and after that, ETERNITY!
In 2nd Thessalonians, Paul says we do not gather back to CHRIST until the devil sits in the temple claiming to be GOD. So, if the devil is already here, and CHRIST hasn't returned, and JESUS says that we will be delivered up to synagogues for a testimony against them, there could be no rapture.
Also, if you can pinch yourself and it hurts, you are not in your spirit body.
When JESUS returns, we all change in the blink of an eye into our spirit bodies (we will meet HIM in our spirit bodies). So, if you are not in a spirit body and there is a being claiming to be JESUS, then it is antichrist.
I don't mean your average person claiming to be JESUS. I mean if there is a being that is very powerful and supernatural performing miracles, and you are not in a spirit body, that being is the devil.
Take a look at Mark 13:14. It states that the abomination of desolation stands in the Holy Place. That is satan, and JESUS has not yet returned at that point in time. The TRUMP OF GOD has not sounded and everyone is still here on earth and in flesh. So this means that we all have to go through The Great Tribulation. If you take a look at Mark 13:26, you will see that THE TRUMP OF GOD has sounded because JESUS is returning. The order of events are that satan comes first, then at some time later JESUS returns. I will post both verses right here so that you can read them and see the order of events. Read the chapter though, there is a lot of information as to what happens at the end time.
Mark 13:14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
Mark 13:26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
With the information in this document, it should be clear to the reader that there is no rapture. The rapture is an end time deception that could result in a Christian being deceived into worshipping satan.
One last comment:
When the Thessalonians became confused as to when we would gather back to CHRIST after Paul sent them the first letter (which was 1st Thessalonians), Paul wrote them a second letter to straighten it all out. The second letter is 2nd Thessalonians and the key verses that correct the misunderstanding of when we gather back to CHRIST are as follows:
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
2 Thessalonians 2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
2 Thessalonians 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
In 2nd Thessalonians 2:1, it shows that the subject is the return of CHRIST and our gathering back to HIM. Beseech basically means Paul is giving them a warning.
In verse 2, it shows that Paul is saying not to get mixed up (shaken in mind) or be troubled by spirit (like hype where people are believing a false doctrine such as the rapture doctrine) or anyone's opinion (word), and the key part for us is that Paul is saying don't be shaken in mind (mixed up) by that last letter he wrote to the Thessalonians (nor by letter as from us). That last letter that Paul is talking about is 1st Thessalonians.
The main thing that Paul wants them to realize is that the day of CHRIST is NOT at hand. It's not going to happen until things are set into place. In 2nd Thessalonians 2:3, Paul is saying don't fall for anyone's lies or tricks or ignorance. He is saying that CHRIST does not return (by rapture or otherwise) until there is a falling away from CHRIST (how can there be a falling away from CHRIST? When satan comes disguising himself as CHRIST, most people fall for the deception and start worshiping satan. They believe that satan is CHRIST and fall away from The True CHRIST).
The man of sin that gets revealed is the devil, the son of perdition. There is only one named son of GOD that is already sentenced to death and that is satan. Perdition means to die.
Ezekiel 28:18 is where satan is sentenced to death:
Ezekiel 28:18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
So you see, satan will be turned to ashes from the inside out.
2 Thessalonians 2:4 Shows what satan will be doing. That disgusting archangel will be sitting in the temple claiming to be GOD. The key thing is to notice that all of this happens before the true CHRIST returns.
Conclusion:
There is no rapture!
Disproving The Rapture
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The original Bible Manuscripts word definitions as used in the Authorized King James Bible are referenced by the Strong’s Concordance. When an “H” precedes the definition reference number, it means that the definition of the original word or words is from the Hebrew language. When the definition reference number is preceded by a “G”, the definition is from the Greek language.
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1. Paul wrote Thessalonians.
2. Paul wrote Hebrews (Scholars agree).
3. Paul spoke Colloquial Greek (street Greek).
4. Look at the Colloquial Greek usage of the word Cloud in Hebrews 12:1.
Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud G3509 of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Here is the Strong's definition for the words “a cloud” in Hebrews 12:1:
G3509
νέφος
nephos
nef'-os
Apparently a primary word; a cloud: - cloud.
Notice the slang usage of the words “a cloud” in Hebrews 12:1.
In realizing that Paul spoke Colloquial Greek (street Greek, or Greek slang), let's consider how Paul may have spoken in 1st Thessalonians 4:17. Keep in mind however, that analyzing this verse does not disprove the rapture. We need to be thorough in order to show how the verse has been misunderstood over the years. The context of The Bible and the sequence involved is what disproves the rapture.
Now let’s look at 1st Thessalonians 4:17 (the verse most often used in rapture doctrine):
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up G726 together with them in the clouds, G3507 to meet the Lord in the air: G109 and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Notice the words 'shall be caught up'. The main definition is 'to Seize':
G726
α
ρπάζω
harpazō
har-pad'-zo
From a derivative of G138; to seize (in various applications): - catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force).
So, the words ' shall be caught up ' mean to seize or take by force . They speak nothing of the time frame at which the seizing takes place.
Now look at the definition of the words “ the clouds ” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17.
The basic meaning is “ a cloud” , but remember that Paul spoke Colloquial Greek, which is street Greek. Refer back to Hebrews 12:1 to see the usage of “ a cloud ” in the slang way in which Paul would use it.
Here is the Strong's definition for “the clouds” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17:
G3507
νεφέλη
nephelē
nef-el'-ay
From G3509; properly cloudiness , that is, (concretely) a cloud : - cloud.
So, can you see how Paul is saying that we will be taken or seized by force into crowds of people?
Now, people may say that it could be read either way, but that's when you remind them that it is not analyzing this verse that disproves the rapture. We analyze this verse in order to be thorough.
Now, comes a very important part of this verse that puts the entire understanding of a rapture believing person on edge. It totally discredits or nullifies their understanding of it. But again, it does not disprove the rapture theory in itself.
Finally, take a look at the definition for “ the air ” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17. It means to breathe, as in the breath of life spirit, not atmosphere.
Here is the definition:
G109
α
ήρ
aēr
ah-ayr'
From α�́ημι aēmi ( to breathe unconsciously, that is, respire; by analogy to blow ); “air” (as naturally circumambient): - air. Compare G5594.
Now, take a look at Genesis 2:7 where GOD breathed the breath of life into man.
The original writing for Genesis 2:7 is in Hebrew, whereas 1st Thessalonians 4:17 is in Greek, but you can easily notice that the words have the same meaning.
Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath H5397 of life; and man became a living soul.
Here is the definition for the words “ the breath ”, used in “ the breath of life ” in Genesis 2:7. The definition is the same as “ the air ” used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17 (accounting for the way it would be spoken in the two different languages).
H5397
המשׁנ
neshâmâh
nesh-aw-maw'
From H5395; a puff, that is, wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect or (concretely) an animal: - blast, (that) breath (-eth), inspiration, soul, spirit.
So, the words “ the air ” in 1st Thessalonians 4:17 means our spirit.
Here is 1st Thessalonians 4:17 again:
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
So, using the definitions of the original Greek words as discussed above, this is what the verse would say using those meanings:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be seized (or taken by force) with them in the crowds, to meet the Lord in the spirit: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Now let's look at two other verses in 1st Thessalonians chapter four:
1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent G5348 them which are asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Notice that it says that The LORD returns with the Trump Of GOD in 1st Thessalonians 4:16. The Trump Of GOD is the last or 7th Trump, which is the farthest trump out. You can read about it in Revelation.
Revelation tells us that there are seven events that will come about that signal the end of the age. The seventh event is called the seventh trump, and is the last trump, or the Trump Of GOD.
Have a look:
Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Nowhere in GOD'S WORD does it state or indicate that JESUS comes back to this earth at any time or for any reason before that Trump sounds.
So, since that is the case, we can say with surety that 1st Thessalonians 4:17 does not happen until that time.
Also notice that the two verses regarding preventing those that are asleep and that describe the coming of the LORD at the TRUMP OF GOD are the verses right before 1st Thessalonians 4:17. They are verses 4:15 and 4:16. So, the scripture says right there before it tells us about gathering back to CHRIST, when we gather back as well. We just need to read 'in context'.
As we proceed further, we will see that The Seventh Trump, The Last Trump, The TRUMP OF GOD does not happen until after satan comes to this earth claiming to be GOD. This means that there is no rapture because no one gathers back to JESUS before satan arrives.
And why can't we “ Prevent ” those that are asleep, as written in 1st Thessalonians 4:15? It's because “ Prevent ” actually means “ Precede or Beforehand ”. We can't precede them which are asleep because they are already with JESUS.
Here is the Strong's definition for "Prevent":
G5348
φθάνω
phthanō
fthan'-o
Apparently a primary verb; to be beforehand , that is, anticipate or precede ; by extension to have arrived at: - (already) attain, come, prevent.
If you study 1st Corinthians chapter 15, you will learn that as soon as this flesh body dies or when JESUS returns, we are immediately in our Breath Of Life spirit body, which is an incorruptible body.
And as far as why we can't precede or be with JESUS before those that have died, well this verse makes it pretty clear:
2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2nd Corinthians 5:8 shows that as soon as we are absent from the flesh body, we are ALREADY present with The LORD! That is why we can't prevent or more accurately precede those that are asleep.
Now, I've actually decided to show 2 more verses in 1st Thessalonians.
Here they are:
1 Thessalonians 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
In verse 1st Thessalonians 5:1 (above), Paul is saying he doesn't need to write of the signs or seasons because they already know them. They are in Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, and Daniel has a fair bit to say about them also. Revelation is full of information on the end time.
Now look at verse 1st Thessalonians 5:2. When is the Day Of The LORD? It's at the end of this age when JESUS returns at the 7th Trump (The Trump Of GOD). That's the Millennium. And why does The LORD return as a Thief in the night? It's because the Night before the Day (THE LORD'S DAY) is the hour of temptation and as a Thief because since many will believe that CHRIST has already returned, they won't be
watching or looking for HIM. Then they will wish for the rocks to fall on them to hide them from the wrath of the LAMB.
We know from Revelation that satan is cast to earth (along with his angels) at the sixth trump during the hour of temptation. We also know that the last trump is the seventh trump, which is The Trump Of God, at which time JESUS returns.
So you see, there is no rapture. The rapture is a doctrine from the 1800s that is not Biblical. If you don't wise up and be knowledgeable of this information, there is a chance that you will fall away to satan when he gets here because satan is anti- CHRIST. “Anti” in the Greek means “instead of”, not against. And satan will pretend to be CHRIST in
order to deceive you. If you follow him, you are taking the mark of the beast.
YOU WANT TO BE LEFT BEHIND:
The subject is the end time and all prophecies given in nights, moons, or months are of satan or his fallen angels. Prophecies given in days or years are always regarding GOD or GOD'S election.
Luke 17:34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
Luke 17:35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 17:37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
It is known here, that eagles should have been translated as vultures.
Since the subject is the night, and night relates to satan, this is right before, or the night before The LORD'S DAY. Since JESUS has not returned yet, the one taken is taken by antichrist because they think he is JESUS returned.
The key to understand the Scriptures is to notice that the subject is the night before the DAY, and since prophecies given in nights are related to satan or his fallen angels that the one taken is taken by antichrist. These verses are often used to say there is a rapture. But it needs to be explained so that people see they are missing the subject and are not understanding what is spoken.
The reason that the one taken is taken by antichrist is that it is the Night before JESUS returns. So, since JESUS hasn’t returned, then if anyone is taken, then they could only be taken by antichrist. JESUS is not here to take them, but the antichrist is here disguising himself as CHRIST.
All of this brings us to one conclusion:
If there is no rapture, what are we waiting for and what are we supposed to do? The answer is that we are waiting for The TRUE CHRIST to return and we are supposed to put on the Gospel Armour and prepare and do battle until HE returns. The Gospel Armour is explained in Ephesians chapter six and is called The Whole Armour Of GOD.
If you read Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, you will see a set or list of events that take place at the end time. It tells you exactly what to watch for and what you are to do (what YOUR job is for JESUS at the end time). I'll tell you in a nutshell, but you should read the verses from one of those chapters so that you can know for yourself (ALWAYS prove The WORD for yourself, never trust man's word for anything. Always use The Bible (GOD'S WORD) as your anchor in TRUTH!). Let's face it! Deception is running rampant at the end time. There are more Bible translations than ever before and many Bible translations and Concordances have made changes that hide the real TRUTH of GOD'S WORD. Only use the original King James Version of the Bible and the Strong’s Concordance or you run the risk of being deceived.
1. Many shall come in CHRIST'S NAME, don't be deceived by them.
2. There will be wars and rumours of wars, but the end is not yet.
(This indicates that the time to be alert is when there is talk of peace, because with wars and rumours of wars, it’s not the end. But when peace happens, then it may be that one piece of the puzzle is in place). The book of Daniel says that the devil comes in peacefully and prosperously and that he destroys many with peace.
3. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
(Since 2011, there have been commotions and insurrections in many Middle East countries. There are many wars also.)
4. There will be great earthquakes in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and signs from heaven.
(The Chili earthquake and the Japan earthquake and also various other earthquakes.)
(The Tetrads of 2014 and 2015.)
(These are the beginnings of sorrows (birth pains). Sorrows means birth pains, and the birth pains are the birth pains in which a new age is about to be born.)
5. They shall lead you and deliver you up to councils, but take no thought beforehand what you will say, for THE HOLY SPIRIT will speak through you for a testimony against them.
(This is your end time Job!). If it clearly says that you will be delivered up to councils for a testimony against them, then how can you be raptured out? Do you believe that GOD will speak through a deceived person or non believer? I don't think so.
6. The abomination of desolation (the devil) will stand in Jerusalem claiming to be JESUS.
Remember anti in the Greek means 'instead of', so he is 'instead of' CHRIST or antichrist.
The devil blasphemes the NAME OF GOD by claiming to be GOD!
Do you understand what the “Falling Away” is? It's when most of the world believes that satan is JESUS and instantly falls away from the TRUE JESUS. Do you know how the Gospel is preached throughout the world? It's by those trials where they deliver us up for a testimony against the devil. All who hear it will hear it in their own language just as The Bible teaches in Acts chapter two, and it will convince even the gainsayers (smart mouth back talkers).
7. The Seventh Trump sounds! THE TRUE JESUS RETURNS! IT'S NOW THE START OF THE LORD'S DAY (THE MILLENNIUM)!
The “night” is over!
In 2nd Peter chapter three it says that a day with the LORD is as one thousand years to man. The LORD'S DAY is one thousand years long and we will all be in spirit bodies at that time as written in 1st Corinthians chapter fifteen.
The LORD'S DAY is also known as the Millennium in modern times. It's the time when JESUS rules the nations with a Rod of Iron. This means discipline. There are no second chances. The LORD'S DAY is for those that did not learn the TRUTH in this age. At the end of the LORD'S DAY, the devil is loosed for a short season to test those that go through the Millennium. Then comes THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT, and after that, ETERNITY!
In 2nd Thessalonians, Paul says we do not gather back to CHRIST until the devil sits in the temple claiming to be GOD. So, if the devil is already here, and CHRIST hasn't returned, and JESUS says that we will be delivered up to synagogues for a testimony against them, there could be no rapture.
Also, if you can pinch yourself and it hurts, you are not in your spirit body.
When JESUS returns, we all change in the blink of an eye into our spirit bodies (we will meet HIM in our spirit bodies). So, if you are not in a spirit body and there is a being claiming to be JESUS, then it is antichrist.
I don't mean your average person claiming to be JESUS. I mean if there is a being that is very powerful and supernatural performing miracles, and you are not in a spirit body, that being is the devil.
Take a look at Mark 13:14. It states that the abomination of desolation stands in the Holy Place. That is satan, and JESUS has not yet returned at that point in time. The TRUMP OF GOD has not sounded and everyone is still here on earth and in flesh. So this means that we all have to go through The Great Tribulation. If you take a look at Mark 13:26, you will see that THE TRUMP OF GOD has sounded because JESUS is returning. The order of events are that satan comes first, then at some time later JESUS returns. I will post both verses right here so that you can read them and see the order of events. Read the chapter though, there is a lot of information as to what happens at the end time.
Mark 13:14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
Mark 13:26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
With the information in this document, it should be clear to the reader that there is no rapture. The rapture is an end time deception that could result in a Christian being deceived into worshipping satan.
One last comment:
When the Thessalonians became confused as to when we would gather back to CHRIST after Paul sent them the first letter (which was 1st Thessalonians), Paul wrote them a second letter to straighten it all out. The second letter is 2nd Thessalonians and the key verses that correct the misunderstanding of when we gather back to CHRIST are as follows:
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
2 Thessalonians 2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
2 Thessalonians 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
In 2nd Thessalonians 2:1, it shows that the subject is the return of CHRIST and our gathering back to HIM. Beseech basically means Paul is giving them a warning.
In verse 2, it shows that Paul is saying not to get mixed up (shaken in mind) or be troubled by spirit (like hype where people are believing a false doctrine such as the rapture doctrine) or anyone's opinion (word), and the key part for us is that Paul is saying don't be shaken in mind (mixed up) by that last letter he wrote to the Thessalonians (nor by letter as from us). That last letter that Paul is talking about is 1st Thessalonians.
The main thing that Paul wants them to realize is that the day of CHRIST is NOT at hand. It's not going to happen until things are set into place. In 2nd Thessalonians 2:3, Paul is saying don't fall for anyone's lies or tricks or ignorance. He is saying that CHRIST does not return (by rapture or otherwise) until there is a falling away from CHRIST (how can there be a falling away from CHRIST? When satan comes disguising himself as CHRIST, most people fall for the deception and start worshiping satan. They believe that satan is CHRIST and fall away from The True CHRIST).
The man of sin that gets revealed is the devil, the son of perdition. There is only one named son of GOD that is already sentenced to death and that is satan. Perdition means to die.
Ezekiel 28:18 is where satan is sentenced to death:
Ezekiel 28:18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
So you see, satan will be turned to ashes from the inside out.
2 Thessalonians 2:4 Shows what satan will be doing. That disgusting archangel will be sitting in the temple claiming to be GOD. The key thing is to notice that all of this happens before the true CHRIST returns.
Conclusion:
There is no rapture!
Disproving The Rapture
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1. Paul wrote Thessalonians.
2. Paul wrote Hebrews (Scholars agree).
3. Paul spoke Colloquial Greek (street Greek).
4. Look at the Colloquial Greek usage of the word Cloud in Hebrews 12:1.
Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud G3509 of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Here is the Strong's definition for the words “a cloud” in Hebrews 12:1:
G3509
νέφος
nephos
nef'-os
Apparently a primary word; a cloud: - cloud.
Notice the slang usage of the words “a cloud” in Hebrews 12:1.
In realizing that Paul spoke Colloquial Greek (street Greek, or Greek slang), let's consider how Paul may have spoken in 1st Thessalonians 4:17. Keep in mind however, that analyzing this verse does not disprove the rapture. We need to be thorough in order to show how the verse has been misunderstood over the years. The context of The Bible and the sequence involved is what disproves the rapture.
Now let’s look at 1st Thessalonians 4:17 (the verse most often used in rapture doctrine):
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up G726 together with them in the clouds, G3507 to meet the Lord in the air: G109 and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Notice the words 'shall be caught up'. The main definition is 'to Seize':
G726
α
ρπάζω
harpazō
har-pad'-zo
From a derivative of G138; to seize (in various applications): - catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force).
So, the words ' shall be caught up ' mean to seize or take by force . They speak nothing of the time frame at which the seizing takes place.
Now look at the definition of the words “ the clouds ” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17.
The basic meaning is “ a cloud” , but remember that Paul spoke Colloquial Greek, which is street Greek. Refer back to Hebrews 12:1 to see the usage of “ a cloud ” in the slang way in which Paul would use it.
Here is the Strong's definition for “the clouds” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17:
G3507
νεφέλη
nephelē
nef-el'-ay
From G3509; properly cloudiness , that is, (concretely) a cloud : - cloud.
So, can you see how Paul is saying that we will be taken or seized by force into crowds of people?
Now, people may say that it could be read either way, but that's when you remind them that it is not analyzing this verse that disproves the rapture. We analyze this verse in order to be thorough.
Now, comes a very important part of this verse that puts the entire understanding of a rapture believing person on edge. It totally discredits or nullifies their understanding of it. But again, it does not disprove the rapture theory in itself.
Finally, take a look at the definition for “ the air ” as used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17. It means to breathe, as in the breath of life spirit, not atmosphere.
Here is the definition:
G109
α
ήρ
aēr
ah-ayr'
From α�́ημι aēmi ( to breathe unconsciously, that is, respire; by analogy to blow ); “air” (as naturally circumambient): - air. Compare G5594.
Now, take a look at Genesis 2:7 where GOD breathed the breath of life into man.
The original writing for Genesis 2:7 is in Hebrew, whereas 1st Thessalonians 4:17 is in Greek, but you can easily notice that the words have the same meaning.
Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath H5397 of life; and man became a living soul.
Here is the definition for the words “ the breath ”, used in “ the breath of life ” in Genesis 2:7. The definition is the same as “ the air ” used in 1st Thessalonians 4:17 (accounting for the way it would be spoken in the two different languages).
H5397
המשׁנ
neshâmâh
nesh-aw-maw'
From H5395; a puff, that is, wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect or (concretely) an animal: - blast, (that) breath (-eth), inspiration, soul, spirit.
So, the words “ the air ” in 1st Thessalonians 4:17 means our spirit.
Here is 1st Thessalonians 4:17 again:
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
So, using the definitions of the original Greek words as discussed above, this is what the verse would say using those meanings:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be seized (or taken by force) with them in the crowds, to meet the Lord in the spirit: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Now let's look at two other verses in 1st Thessalonians chapter four:
1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent G5348 them which are asleep.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Notice that it says that The LORD returns with the Trump Of GOD in 1st Thessalonians 4:16. The Trump Of GOD is the last or 7th Trump, which is the farthest trump out. You can read about it in Revelation.
Revelation tells us that there are seven events that will come about that signal the end of the age. The seventh event is called the seventh trump, and is the last trump, or the Trump Of GOD.
Have a look:
Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Nowhere in GOD'S WORD does it state or indicate that JESUS comes back to this earth at any time or for any reason before that Trump sounds.
So, since that is the case, we can say with surety that 1st Thessalonians 4:17 does not happen until that time.
Also notice that the two verses regarding preventing those that are asleep and that describe the coming of the LORD at the TRUMP OF GOD are the verses right before 1st Thessalonians 4:17. They are verses 4:15 and 4:16. So, the scripture says right there before it tells us about gathering back to CHRIST, when we gather back as well. We just need to read 'in context'.
As we proceed further, we will see that The Seventh Trump, The Last Trump, The TRUMP OF GOD does not happen until after satan comes to this earth claiming to be GOD. This means that there is no rapture because no one gathers back to JESUS before satan arrives.
And why can't we “ Prevent ” those that are asleep, as written in 1st Thessalonians 4:15? It's because “ Prevent ” actually means “ Precede or Beforehand ”. We can't precede them which are asleep because they are already with JESUS.
Here is the Strong's definition for "Prevent":
G5348
φθάνω
phthanō
fthan'-o
Apparently a primary verb; to be beforehand , that is, anticipate or precede ; by extension to have arrived at: - (already) attain, come, prevent.
If you study 1st Corinthians chapter 15, you will learn that as soon as this flesh body dies or when JESUS returns, we are immediately in our Breath Of Life spirit body, which is an incorruptible body.
And as far as why we can't precede or be with JESUS before those that have died, well this verse makes it pretty clear:
2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
2nd Corinthians 5:8 shows that as soon as we are absent from the flesh body, we are ALREADY present with The LORD! That is why we can't prevent or more accurately precede those that are asleep.
Now, I've actually decided to show 2 more verses in 1st Thessalonians.
Here they are:
1 Thessalonians 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
In verse 1st Thessalonians 5:1 (above), Paul is saying he doesn't need to write of the signs or seasons because they already know them. They are in Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21, and Daniel has a fair bit to say about them also. Revelation is full of information on the end time.
Now look at verse 1st Thessalonians 5:2. When is the Day Of The LORD? It's at the end of this age when JESUS returns at the 7th Trump (The Trump Of GOD). That's the Millennium. And why does The LORD return as a Thief in the night? It's because the Night before the Day (THE LORD'S DAY) is the hour of temptation and as a Thief because since many will believe that CHRIST has already returned, they won't be
watching or looking for HIM. Then they will wish for the rocks to fall on them to hide them from the wrath of the LAMB.
We know from Revelation that satan is cast to earth (along with his angels) at the sixth trump during the hour of temptation. We also know that the last trump is the seventh trump, which is The Trump Of God, at which time JESUS returns.
So you see, there is no rapture. The rapture is a doctrine from the 1800s that is not Biblical. If you don't wise up and be knowledgeable of this information, there is a chance that you will fall away to satan when he gets here because satan is anti- CHRIST. “Anti” in the Greek means “instead of”, not against. And satan will pretend to be CHRIST in
order to deceive you. If you follow him, you are taking the mark of the beast.
YOU WANT TO BE LEFT BEHIND:
The subject is the end time and all prophecies given in nights, moons, or months are of satan or his fallen angels. Prophecies given in days or years are always regarding GOD or GOD'S election.
Luke 17:34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
Luke 17:35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Luke 17:37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
It is known here, that eagles should have been translated as vultures.
Since the subject is the night, and night relates to satan, this is right before, or the night before The LORD'S DAY. Since JESUS has not returned yet, the one taken is taken by antichrist because they think he is JESUS returned.
The key to understand the Scriptures is to notice that the subject is the night before the DAY, and since prophecies given in nights are related to satan or his fallen angels that the one taken is taken by antichrist. These verses are often used to say there is a rapture. But it needs to be explained so that people see they are missing the subject and are not understanding what is spoken.
The reason that the one taken is taken by antichrist is that it is the Night before JESUS returns. So, since JESUS hasn’t returned, then if anyone is taken, then they could only be taken by antichrist. JESUS is not here to take them, but the antichrist is here disguising himself as CHRIST.
All of this brings us to one conclusion:
If there is no rapture, what are we waiting for and what are we supposed to do? The answer is that we are waiting for The TRUE CHRIST to return and we are supposed to put on the Gospel Armour and prepare and do battle until HE returns. The Gospel Armour is explained in Ephesians chapter six and is called The Whole Armour Of GOD.
If you read Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, you will see a set or list of events that take place at the end time. It tells you exactly what to watch for and what you are to do (what YOUR job is for JESUS at the end time). I'll tell you in a nutshell, but you should read the verses from one of those chapters so that you can know for yourself (ALWAYS prove The WORD for yourself, never trust man's word for anything. Always use The Bible (GOD'S WORD) as your anchor in TRUTH!). Let's face it! Deception is running rampant at the end time. There are more Bible translations than ever before and many Bible translations and Concordances have made changes that hide the real TRUTH of GOD'S WORD. Only use the original King James Version of the Bible and the Strong’s Concordance or you run the risk of being deceived.
1. Many shall come in CHRIST'S NAME, don't be deceived by them.
2. There will be wars and rumours of wars, but the end is not yet.
(This indicates that the time to be alert is when there is talk of peace, because with wars and rumours of wars, it’s not the end. But when peace happens, then it may be that one piece of the puzzle is in place). The book of Daniel says that the devil comes in peacefully and prosperously and that he destroys many with peace.
3. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
(Since 2011, there have been commotions and insurrections in many Middle East countries. There are many wars also.)
4. There will be great earthquakes in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and signs from heaven.
(The Chili earthquake and the Japan earthquake and also various other earthquakes.)
(The Tetrads of 2014 and 2015.)
(These are the beginnings of sorrows (birth pains). Sorrows means birth pains, and the birth pains are the birth pains in which a new age is about to be born.)
5. They shall lead you and deliver you up to councils, but take no thought beforehand what you will say, for THE HOLY SPIRIT will speak through you for a testimony against them.
(This is your end time Job!). If it clearly says that you will be delivered up to councils for a testimony against them, then how can you be raptured out? Do you believe that GOD will speak through a deceived person or non believer? I don't think so.
6. The abomination of desolation (the devil) will stand in Jerusalem claiming to be JESUS.
Remember anti in the Greek means 'instead of', so he is 'instead of' CHRIST or antichrist.
The devil blasphemes the NAME OF GOD by claiming to be GOD!
Do you understand what the “Falling Away” is? It's when most of the world believes that satan is JESUS and instantly falls away from the TRUE JESUS. Do you know how the Gospel is preached throughout the world? It's by those trials where they deliver us up for a testimony against the devil. All who hear it will hear it in their own language just as The Bible teaches in Acts chapter two, and it will convince even the gainsayers (smart mouth back talkers).
7. The Seventh Trump sounds! THE TRUE JESUS RETURNS! IT'S NOW THE START OF THE LORD'S DAY (THE MILLENNIUM)!
The “night” is over!
In 2nd Peter chapter three it says that a day with the LORD is as one thousand years to man. The LORD'S DAY is one thousand years long and we will all be in spirit bodies at that time as written in 1st Corinthians chapter fifteen.
The LORD'S DAY is also known as the Millennium in modern times. It's the time when JESUS rules the nations with a Rod of Iron. This means discipline. There are no second chances. The LORD'S DAY is for those that did not learn the TRUTH in this age. At the end of the LORD'S DAY, the devil is loosed for a short season to test those that go through the Millennium. Then comes THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT, and after that, ETERNITY!
In 2nd Thessalonians, Paul says we do not gather back to CHRIST until the devil sits in the temple claiming to be GOD. So, if the devil is already here, and CHRIST hasn't returned, and JESUS says that we will be delivered up to synagogues for a testimony against them, there could be no rapture.
Also, if you can pinch yourself and it hurts, you are not in your spirit body.
When JESUS returns, we all change in the blink of an eye into our spirit bodies (we will meet HIM in our spirit bodies). So, if you are not in a spirit body and there is a being claiming to be JESUS, then it is antichrist.
I don't mean your average person claiming to be JESUS. I mean if there is a being that is very powerful and supernatural performing miracles, and you are not in a spirit body, that being is the devil.
Take a look at Mark 13:14. It states that the abomination of desolation stands in the Holy Place. That is satan, and JESUS has not yet returned at that point in time. The TRUMP OF GOD has not sounded and everyone is still here on earth and in flesh. So this means that we all have to go through The Great Tribulation. If you take a look at Mark 13:26, you will see that THE TRUMP OF GOD has sounded because JESUS is returning. The order of events are that satan comes first, then at some time later JESUS returns. I will post both verses right here so that you can read them and see the order of events. Read the chapter though, there is a lot of information as to what happens at the end time.
Mark 13:14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
Mark 13:26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
With the information in this document, it should be clear to the reader that there is no rapture. The rapture is an end time deception that could result in a Christian being deceived into worshipping satan.
One last comment:
When the Thessalonians became confused as to when we would gather back to CHRIST after Paul sent them the first letter (which was 1st Thessalonians), Paul wrote them a second letter to straighten it all out. The second letter is 2nd Thessalonians and the key verses that correct the misunderstanding of when we gather back to CHRIST are as follows:
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
2 Thessalonians 2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
2 Thessalonians 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
In 2nd Thessalonians 2:1, it shows that the subject is the return of CHRIST and our gathering back to HIM. Beseech basically means Paul is giving them a warning.
In verse 2, it shows that Paul is saying not to get mixed up (shaken in mind) or be troubled by spirit (like hype where people are believing a false doctrine such as the rapture doctrine) or anyone's opinion (word), and the key part for us is that Paul is saying don't be shaken in mind (mixed up) by that last letter he wrote to the Thessalonians (nor by letter as from us). That last letter that Paul is talking about is 1st Thessalonians.
The main thing that Paul wants them to realize is that the day of CHRIST is NOT at hand. It's not going to happen until things are set into place. In 2nd Thessalonians 2:3, Paul is saying don't fall for anyone's lies or tricks or ignorance. He is saying that CHRIST does not return (by rapture or otherwise) until there is a falling away from CHRIST (how can there be a falling away from CHRIST? When satan comes disguising himself as CHRIST, most people fall for the deception and start worshiping satan. They believe that satan is CHRIST and fall away from The True CHRIST).
The man of sin that gets revealed is the devil, the son of perdition. There is only one named son of GOD that is already sentenced to death and that is satan. Perdition means to die.
Ezekiel 28:18 is where satan is sentenced to death:
Ezekiel 28:18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all them that behold thee.
So you see, satan will be turned to ashes from the inside out.
2 Thessalonians 2:4 Shows what satan will be doing. That disgusting archangel will be sitting in the temple claiming to be GOD. The key thing is to notice that all of this happens before the true CHRIST returns.
Conclusion:
There is no rapture!