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A Question About Revelation 16:15...Who Is being Warned?
Question
Dear Pastor:
Why does Jesus place His warning that He "will come like a thief" (which is written to the Church) in-between the two verses that are popularly known as 'the battle of Armageddon'? If we are already raptured seven years before Armageddon this seems to be a moot warning. Notice that he specifically tells His Church to be awake at that time. Since the verses from Revelation 16:12 through verse 21 are sequential, and chronological, would it be correct to say that Revelation 16:15 is also in chronological sequence? It would appear to be, but how would that fit in with a pre-tribulation rapture? Is it possible that Revelation 16:15 was injected into the passages of Armageddon by mistake?
Bill
Answer
Dear Bill:
I believe that Jesus will rapture the before the tribulation period begins. My reasons for this belief are well documented on my website, but I will say that when I accepted Christ as Savior it was at any cost, even if I am persecuted unto death. This type of persecution is not new, its been going on since Jesus ascended from this world and continues today in many parts of the world with many dying for their faith. So, if I'm wrong and I must endure the tribulation period, I will even if it means death, separation, imprisonment or whatever the future holds. Jesus did not die in vain nor will He forsake us in our time of trouble.
Regarding Revelation 16:15...the book of Revelation is a look into future events. As the events of that time are being described, Christ stops His description of the events and interjects a warning to the reader (Christians and non-Christians alike). It's like describing a horrible future event and right in the middle of it you pause to say, whoever is reading this book, unless you want this to happen to you, you better get your house in order and start living for the Lord now! Because when I come it will be as a thief (too late) and all who ignore this warning will have to endure this awful time period.
I hope this helped clear up any questions you may have about this verse.
Pastor Malone
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