First, as to what has happened — Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took His body of believers to Heaven - for 7 years. They will return with Him to Jerusalem at the Second Coming, which comes after the 7 year Tribulation upon the entire earth is over.

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For 2000 years the Bible has been proclaiming to the world that Jesus would be coming back. Jesus stated in John 14:3, “I will come back.”

 

Because Jesus has returned momentarily in the sky, millions of people who have put their faith and trust in Him as Savior, accepting His free gift of salvation, have disappeared in an event called the Rapture.

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Many will tell you that the word "rapture" is not in the Bible, so the disappearance of millions has nothing to do with Jesus. But to be clear, the original Old Testament writings were in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek. During the 5th century, a man named Jerome translated the Bible into Latin, called the Vulgate. So Bible teachers over the years have adopted the Latin word "rapturo", which is a translation of the Greek words - "caught up", that are found in 1 Thessalonians 4:17.

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You might be thinking that there was something mysterious in the sudden disappearance of millions of people, but the Bible has already explained this so-called mystery. Jesus said that when He came again, He would come for those who are saved. He said, “I will receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-4). The Apostle Paul put it this way: “Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet” (1 Corinthians 15:51-52).

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The Rapture happened to those of us who accepted Jesus as Savior, both those alive and those who had died since Jesus was resurrected over 2,000 years ago. Both groups — living and resurrected believers — were caught up to be with Him in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

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This all happened very quickly, like a flash of lightning. Jesus left from Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago as suddenly as He came (the Rapture), taking those who have accepted Him and His salvation, and leaving behind those who have rejected Him. And you, sadly, have been left behind. But please read on!!!

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Well, maybe you know a loved one who has disappeared — a wife, a husband, a child, a friend — and are wondering what has become of them. In that flash, as those who had accepted Jesus as their Savior were caught up to meet Jesus in the air, they traded their earthly bodies for bodies that are perfect, imperishable and immortal (1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 50-55).

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They sit with Jesus now in Heaven at a great banquet called the “Marriage Supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19). They will live in great joy and know no sorrow. They will be with their King and live in love forever. They are well taken care of, and you don’t have to worry about them.

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What You Can Do

Now, you may be asking “God, why didn’t you tell us all this before the Rapture so we could get ready.” Well, He did. The Bible clearly teaches that God never pours out His wrath without warning for He is a just and loving God who does not wish that any should perish. That is why God provided the Bible, the Good News about Jesus spreading across the earth, and the many signs alerting us to the fact that we were living on the threshold of the Tribulation and soon return of Jesus Christ. God gave the world every possible chance for 2000 years to repent of its rebellion and return to Him.

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But, it’s not too late for you to be with Jesus unless you’ve taken the mark. You see, this story has a happy ending. Jesus’ return at the end of the Tribulation means great joy to those who love him. Jesus will cleanse the world of evil and the damages from His wrath and restore the earth to pristine condition. Jesus will rule from Jerusalem over those who throughout human history have put their faith and trust in Him (Revelation 20:4-6,9).

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You can be one of those people. Whether you die in the Tribulation or not, it is where you end up eternally that truly matters. Everybody who does not accept Jesus as Savior during the Tribulation will go to Hell for their rebellion. Anyone who accepts Jesus as Savior, though their earthly bodies may die during the Tribulation, will then live forever in glorified bodies with Jesus in His love and glory.

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Remember Jesus’ promise in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” Pray now for forgiveness for your sins and ask Jesus to be the Savior and Lord of your life. Don’t delay!

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In what little time you have in this life, get a Bible or download one from Bible.org, so you know God’s will for your life. Gather quickly with others who have accepted Jesus as Savior for support and to worship together.

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If you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, we will be waiting for you on the other side of this. May God bless you and keep you. Maranatha!

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“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” (Nahum 1:7 NIV)