Question: "How can I be ready to be caught up in the rapture?"

Answer: The rapture is coming, and we should all make sure we are ready for it. Being ready for the rapture is much simpler than you may think. In short, you must receive Jesus Christ as your Savior. The rapture is for believers.

Here is a clear prophecy of the rapture of the church: “According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:15–18). Note that Paul is writing to believers concerning those who are “in Christ” and thus have the promise of resurrection. Those who are saved are ready for the rapture.

The unsaved are not ready for the rapture. In fact, that day of the Lord (which begins with the rapture) will come upon the unsaved “like a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). Those who are left behind in the rapture will be those who do not have the Spirit of Christ dwelling within them. Believers are ready: “You, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief” (1 Thessalonians 5:4).

The children of God are ready for the rapture because of their faith. They are the five wise virgins in Jesus’ parable who have their lamps trimmed and burning and full of oil—a picture of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 25:1–13). Unfortunately, faith will be lacking in most of the people on earth; the time before Jesus’ coming will be characterized by spiritual coldness and unbelief. Jesus spoke of His return and asked, rhetorically, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8 ).

Are you ready for the rapture? Jesus knows His own, and He will come for them (John 10:14; 14:1–3). The only way you will be left behind in the rapture is if you have not received Christ as your Savior. If you are not saved, then today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Do not delay another moment. Trust Christ now.

www.gotquestion.org.com

What a day of rejoicing that will be?

You will not see the Rapture @Solite3, not in your lifetime. What is guaranteed you instead is that you will see death before the 'rapture' you claim will happen. You are better off getting that into your head and working towards ensuring you are His before that time arrives for you.

Nobody gets into heaven for preaching or teaching in the name of God though... no matter how many souls you think you win, you will never get into heaven because Jesus Christ made it clear that only those who do works of righteousness will do that... those who become like Children. So you best get to racking up your Righteous-Works score instead of your Soul-winning score(invented by men to fill seats in their churches and hearts as far as God is concerned).

Matthew 25 vs 31-40 (ESV)
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31. “The Son of Man will come again with divine greatness, and all his angels will come with him. He will sit as king on his great and glorious throne.
32. All the people of the world will be gathered before him. Then he will separate everyone into two groups. It will be like a shepherd separating his sheep from his goats.
33. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34. “Then the king will say to the godly people on his right, ‘Come, my Father has great blessings for you. The kingdom he promised is now yours. It has been prepared for you since the world was made.
35. It is yours because when I was hungry, you gave me food to eat. When I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I had no place to stay, you welcomed me into your home.
36. When I was without clothes, you gave me something to wear. When I was sick, you cared for me. When I was in prison, you came to visit me.’
37. “Then the godly people will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and give you food? When did we see you thirsty and give you something to drink?
38. When did we see you with no place to stay and welcome you into our home? When did we see you without clothes and give you something to wear?
39. When did we see you sick or in prison and care for you?’
40. “Then the king will answer, ‘The truth is, anything you did for any of my people here,[b] you also did for me.’
41. “Then the king will say to the evil people on his left, ‘Get away from me. God has already decided that you will be punished. Go into the fire that burns forever—the fire that was prepared for the devil and his angels.
42. You must go away because when I was hungry, you gave me nothing to eat. When I was thirsty, you gave me nothing to drink.
43. When I had no place to stay, you did not welcome me into your home. When I was without clothes, you gave me nothing to wear. When I was sick and in prison, you did not care for me.’
44. “Then those people will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty? When did we see you without a place to stay? Or when did we see you without clothes or sick or in prison? When did we see any of this and not help you?’
45. “The king will answer, ‘The truth is, anything you refused to do for any of my people here, you refused to do for me.’
46. “Then these evil people will go away to be punished forever. But the godly people will go and enjoy eternal life.”

Make una dey wait.. Onyinbo give una book, all of una sense run leave una...

Kobojunkie:
You will not see the Rapture @Solite3, not in your lifetime. What is guaranteed you instead is that you will see death before the 'rapture' you claim will happen. You are better off getting that into your head and working towards ensuring you are His before that time arrives for you.

Nobody gets into heaven for preaching or teaching in the name of God though... no matter how many souls you think you win, you will never get into heaven because Jesus Christ made it clear that only those who do works of righteousness will do that... those who become like Children. So you best get to racking up your Righteous-Works score instead of your Soul-winning score(invented by men to fill seats in their churches and hearts as far as God is concerned).

Bro I already have everlasting life and I invite you too, to recieve Jesus the only one who can save you.

sonmvayina:
Make una dey wait.. Onyinbo give una book, all of una sense run leave una...

Repent and believe on the Lord Jesus.

solite3:
Bro I already have everlasting life and I invite you too, to receive Jesus the only one who can save you.

I don't want any of what you have there... sorry!

solite3:

Question: "How can I be ready to be caught up in the rapture?"

Answer: The rapture is coming, and we should all make sure we are ready for it. Being ready for the rapture is much simpler than you may think. In short, you must receive Jesus Christ as your Savior. The rapture is for believers.

Here is a clear prophecy of the rapture of the church: “According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:15–18). Note that Paul is writing to believers concerning those who are “in Christ” and thus have the promise of resurrection. Those who are saved are ready for the rapture.

What you claim an answer here has nothing to do with what Jesus CHrist Himself taught His disciples but what you have taken from applying literal translation to a dream-sequence that was recorded by men who happen to be apostles.
Jesus Christ however commanded that none of His own set themselves up as TEACHERS, so either you are lying or you believe Jesus Christ to be a liar.

Matthew 23 vs 8-12
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8. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.[c]
9. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.
10. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.
11. The greatest among you shall be your servant.
12. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Kobojunkie:

I don't want any of what you have there... sorry!
What you claim an answer here has nothing to do with what Jesus CHrist Himself taught His disciples but what you have taken from applying literal translation to a dream-sequence that was recorded by men who happen to be apostles.
Jesus Christ however commanded that none of His own set themselves up as TEACHERS, so either you are lying or you believe Jesus Christ to be a liar.

Bro you have to be like a little child to enter into the kingdom of God.
Humble yourself and come to Jesus today while you still have your breath.
Stop arguing, obey the gospel and the God will give you true wisdom, shallom.

solite3:
Bro you have to be like a little child to enter into the kingdom of God.

Becoming like a Child has absolutely nothing with humbling yourself! Are you sure you are headed in the right direction there?

solite3:
Humble yourself and come to Jesus today while you still have your breath.
Stop arguing, obey the gospel and the God will give you true wisdom, shallom.

Humble myself to you? Are you ok at all?
You are asking me to obey the gospel yet you have clearly shown yourself here as a result of living in disobedience to Jesus Christ's own command not to install one self a teacher of any sort, but to preach exactly what He taught. Do you plan to remove that log from your eyes there?

Matthew 23 vs 8-12
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8. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.[c]
9. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.
10. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.
11. The greatest among you shall be your servant.
12. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Why not obey the gospel and do what Jesus Christ has commanded you to do, then your eyes will be opened to the fact that LYING in the name of God, and deceiving others with words that have nothing to do with Jesus Christ is in fact anti-christ in nature.

Kobojunkie:
You will not see the Rapture @Solite3, not in your lifetime. What is guaranteed you instead is that you will see death before the 'rapture' you claim will happen. You are better off getting that into your head and working towards ensuring you are His before that time arrives for you.

Nobody gets into heaven for preaching or teaching in the name of God though... no matter how many souls you think you win, you will never get into heaven because Jesus Christ made it clear that only those who do works of righteousness will do that... those who become like Children. So you best get to racking up your Righteous-Works score instead of your Soul-winning score(invented by men to fill seats in their churches and hearts as far as God is concerned).

You have serious biblical misinterpretation issue. You know I have told this

Kobojunkie:
Becoming like a Child has absolutely nothing with humbling yourself! Are you sure you are headed in the right direction there?
Humble myself to you? Are you ok at all?
You are asking me to obey the gospel yet you have clearly shown yourself here as a result of living in disobedience to Jesus Christ's own command not to install one self a teacher of any sort, but to preach exactly what He taught. Do you plan to remove that log from your eyes there?


Why not obey the gospel and do what Jesus Christ has commanded you to do, then your eyes will be opened to the fact that LYING in the name of God, and deceiving others with words that have nothing to do with Jesus Christ is in fact anti-christ in nature.

Jesus is the way
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

There is no other way.

Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.


You can only be saved by faith in Jesus.

solite3:
Jesus is the way
John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
There is no other way.

Yes, the only way to the Father is through obedience of the New Covenant that is Jesus Christ.
No one can become a follower of Jesus Christ simply by wishing for it. Jesus required that those who choose to follow Him do the work that He commands they first do.

1. Be prepared to abandon parents, brother, sister, children, spouse, in-laws, e.t.c.
2. Abandon all that you know/believe, have, and all that you are
3. Bear your own burden (not someone else's cross- not even your family's or children's)

Matthew 10 vs 34-39
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34. “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace. I came to bring trouble.[h]
35. I have come to make this happen:
‘A son will turn against his father.
A daughter will turn against her mother.
A daughter-in-law will turn against her mother-in-law.
36. Even members of your own family will be your enemies.’
37. “Those who love their father or mother more than they love me are not worthy of me. And those who love their son or daughter more than they love me are not worthy of me.
38. Those who will not accept the cross that is given to them when they follow me are not worthy of me.
39. Those who try to keep the life they have will lose it. But those who give up their life for me will find true life.

4. Become a child again in your thinking and your actions

Matthew 14 vs 23-24
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23. Then he said, “The truth is, you must change your thinking and become like little children. If you don’t do this, you will never enter God’s kingdom.
24. The greatest person in God’s kingdom is the one who makes himself humble like this child.

5. Be prepared to lose life(reputation, career, control, property, etc.)

Matthew 16 vs 24-27
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24. Then Jesus said to his followers, “If any of you want to be my follower, you must stop thinking about yourself and what you want. You must be willing to carry the cross that is given to you for following me.
25. Any of you who try to save the life you have will lose it. But you who give up your life for me will find true life.
26. It is worth nothing for you to have the whole world if you yourself are lost. You could never pay enough to buy back your life.
27. The Son of Man will come again with his Father’s glory and with his angels. And he will reward everyone for what they have done.

6. Desire above all to find and enter the Kingdom of God and also walk the path of righteousness, with God as your guide every step
7. Let go of all control you have over your life and circumstances, allowing God to take care of your every need

Matthew 6 vs 25-34
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25. “So I tell you, don’t worry about the things you need to live—what you will eat, drink, or wear. Life is more important than food, and the body is more important than what you put on it.
26. Look at the birds. They don’t plant, harvest, or save food in barns, but your heavenly Father feeds them. Don’t you know you are worth much more than they are?
27. You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it.
28. “And why do you worry about clothes? Look at the wildflowers in the field. See how they grow. They don’t work or make clothes for themselves.
29. But I tell you that even Solomon, the great and rich king, was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers.
30. If God makes what grows in the field so beautiful, what do you think he will do for you? It’s just grass—one day it’s alive, and the next day someone throws it into a fire. But God cares enough to make it beautiful. Surely he will do much more for you. Your faith is so small!
31. “Don’t worry and say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’
32. That’s what those people who don’t know God are always thinking about. Don’t worry, because your Father in heaven knows that you need all these things.
33. What you should want most is God’s kingdom and doing what he wants you to do. Then he will give you all these other things you need.
34. So don’t worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Tomorrow will have its own worries.

solite3:
Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
You can only be saved by faith in Jesus.

In order to OPEN your eyes, you have to become like a child... as Jesus Christ commanded you.

Matthew 14 vs 23-24
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23. Then he said, “The truth is, you must change your thinking and become like little children. If you don’t do this, you will never enter God’s kingdom.
24. The greatest person in God’s kingdom is the one who makes himself humble like this child.

And in order to ensure you continue in His Love, you have obey His teachings and His commandments....

John 14 vs 23-24 (ERV)
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23. Jesus answered, “All who love me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them. My Father and I will come to them and live with them.
24. But anyone who does not love me does not obey my teaching. This teaching that you hear is not really mine. It is from my Father who sent me.

Something you obviously need to learn to do @Solite3

delkuf:
You have serious biblical misinterpretation issue. You know I have told this

You do realize that all you do is post rebuttals as if mouthing-off in text, but you rarely ever in fact point out the error that you claim exists?
What is it that you believe was misinterpreted there in the post you responded to?

Kobojunkie:
You do realize that all you do is post rebuttals as if mouthing-off in text, but you rarely ever in fact point out the error that you claim exists?
What is it that you believe was misinterpreted there in the post you responded to?

Why will you say the guy will not experience rapture. Are you God that know when rapture will happen. what if rapture happen before we all die. instead of you to be getting ready, you are condemning others.

solite3:

Question: "How can I be ready to be caught up in the rapture?"

Answer: The rapture is coming, and we should all make sure we are ready for it. Being ready for the rapture is much simpler than you may think. In short, you must receive Jesus Christ as your Savior. The rapture is for believers.

Here is a clear prophecy of the rapture of the church: “According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:15–18). Note that Paul is writing to believers concerning those who are “in Christ” and thus have the promise of resurrection. Those who are saved are ready for the rapture.

The unsaved are not ready for the rapture. In fact, that day of the Lord (which begins with the rapture) will come upon the unsaved “like a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2). Those who are left behind in the rapture will be those who do not have the Spirit of Christ dwelling within them. Believers are ready: “You, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief” (1 Thessalonians 5:4).

The children of God are ready for the rapture because of their faith. They are the five wise virgins in Jesus’ parable who have their lamps trimmed and burning and full of oil—a picture of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 25:1–13). Unfortunately, faith will be lacking in most of the people on earth; the time before Jesus’ coming will be characterized by spiritual coldness and unbelief. Jesus spoke of His return and asked, rhetorically, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8 ).

Are you ready for the rapture? Jesus knows His own, and He will come for them (John 10:14; 14:1–3). The only way you will be left behind in the rapture is if you have not received Christ as your Savior. If you are not saved, then today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Do not delay another moment. Trust Christ now.

www.gotquestion.org.com

Amen oo... I can't wait and that day is fast approaching!!

delkuf:
Why will you say the guy will not experience rapture. Are you God that know when rapture will happen. what if rapture happen before we all die. instead of you to be getting ready, you are condemning others.

Go back and re-read the post you commented on so you get a better understanding of what I typed there. And yes, God does reveal to His people truths so they can know what He plans.

You and all of this generation will die without seeing this so-called rapture you speak of. So be sure your life in lived in obedience of His New Covenant because death can come quicker than you even realize.

Kobojunkie:

Go back and re-read the post you commented on so you get a better understanding of what I typed there. And yes, God does reveal to His people truths so they can know what He plans.

You and all of this generation will die without seeing this so-called rapture you speak of. So be sure your life in lived in obedience of His New Covenant because death can come quicker than you even realize.

Not rapture. The Lord Jesus Christ said no body knows the time rapture will happen. don't misled people. the guy said he wants to be ready, let him be. if you are not ready in your life time, it is your problem

delkuf:
Not rapture. The Lord Jesus Christ said no body knows the time rapture. don't misled people. the guy said he wants to be ready, let him be. if you are not ready in your life time, it is your problem

I don't know the time either, but I know it is not going to happen within the next 98 years.

If you people are not even ready to die, what makes you think you are ready for rapture?

Kobojunkie:
I don't know the time either, but I know it is not going to happen within the next 98 years.

You don't know the time, but you know it will be within the next 98 years. Where are you getting this things from. sincerely, I doubt if you are a Christian

Kobojunkie:
I don't know the time either, but I know it is not going to happen within the next 98 years.

If you people are not even ready to die, what makes you think you are ready for rapture?

I am ready for rapture either through death or the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

delkuf:
I am ready for rapture either through death or the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

Rapture ain't happening through death, so be sure it is indeed death that you are ready for.

delkuf:
You don't know the time, but you know it will be within the next 98 years. Where are you getting this things from. sincerely, I doubt if you are a Christian

You can doubt all you want... your titles mean nothing at the end of the day.
Like I said, those of us who are on nairaland today will not see rapture, because it will not happen within the next 98 years. Take it or leave it! So be ready instead for your own death.... Yes, it is not a group thing but an individual ride for us all.

Kobojunkie:
You can doubt all you want... your titles mean nothing at the end of the day.
Like I said, those of us who are on nairaland today will not see rapture, because it will not happen within the next 98 years. Take it or leave it! So be ready instead for your own death.... Yes, it is not a group thing but an individual ride for us all.

guy you are not God. I will see rapture. Where did you get the 98 years from. is it written in the Bible.

Kobojunkie:
Rapture ain't happening through death, so be sure it is indeed death that you are ready for.

What about that are dead, won't they be raptured. guy you are not Christian

delkuf:
What about that are dead, won't they be raptured. guy you are not Christian

Can you post the verse where Jesus Christ Himself taught you that this rapture will happen with the dead?

delkuf:
guy you are not God. I will see rapture. Where did you get the 98 years from. is it written in the Bible.

Let's put it to a bet... if you see the rapture, I will pay you $1000 dollars immediate wire-transfer. If not, you'll pay me $1000.

Kobojunkie:
Let's put it to a bet... if you see the rapture, I will pay you $1000 dollars immediate wire-transfer. If not, you'll pay me $1000.

I don't need to bet with you. I will be raptured either through death or the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

Kobojunkie:
Can you post the verse where Jesus Christ Himself taught you that this rapture will happen with the dead?

you didn't answer my question

Kobojunkie:
Can you post the verse where Jesus Christ Himself taught you that this rapture will happen with the dead?

you said rapture won't happen through death. So I ask what about those that died in Christ how will they be judged

delkuf:
you said rapture won't happen through death. So I ask what about those that died in Christ how will they be judged

And I ask you what Jesus Christ said of those who died in Him? For a change, find for us His teaching on this 'rapture' of the dead.

delkuf:
I don't need to bet with you. I will be raptured either through death or the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

OK...

jiggaz:
Amen oo... I can't wait and that day is fast approaching!!

Amen, bro