Why doesn't God rapture us the minute ...

[Steven Bobb]

This is a common question among believers, and it touches on the concept of the "already but not yet" in Christian theology. When a person is saved, they are considered to be in Christ and have eternal life. However, the fullness of that life, including the rapture and the new creation, is something that will be fully realized in the future.

Here are a few theological perspectives that might help explain this:

1. **Purpose and Growth**: Some believe that God allows us to remain in this world to grow in faith, character, and love. The challenges and sufferings we face can help us develop spiritually and become more like Christ.

2. **Witness and Mission**: Believers are called to be witnesses to the world. Staying in this world allows us to share the gospel and live out our faith in practical ways, impacting those around us.

3. **God's Timing**: The Bible often emphasizes that God's timing is perfect, even if it doesn't align with our understanding. The rapture and the end times are part of God's divine plan, and He will bring them about at the right time.

4. **Hope and Assurance**: While we wait, believers have the hope and assurance of eternal life with God. This hope can sustain us through difficult times and give us strength to persevere.

5. **Mystery of God's Plan**: Ultimately, some aspects of God's plan are beyond human understanding. Trusting in God's wisdom and sovereignty is a key part of faith.

These perspectives are not exhaustive, but they offer some insight into why believers might remain in this world after salvation.

 

[Articles]

Lord, we thank you that you for the blessings that you have given us. Help us to honor you in every part of our lives. We place this request at your throne. Please hear and reply according to your perfect will and timing. Grant us the peace to know that you are in control. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Brother in Christ (JC)]

Why doesn't God rapture us the minute we get saved? Why do we have to stay here and suffer?

Whether one believes in rapture or not, it's pretty much the same answer; trials and tribulations hone our characters into the image of Jesus. We cannot learn resiliency, long suffering, by a quick exit of this world. And then there's the great Commission. We must share the Gospel and lead by example.

 

[R L San]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Reborn12345]

Praying for your request and you

Psalm 100:4
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and his name.
Mathew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Luke 10:27
He answered, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.
Mathew 7:1-3
7 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Isaiah 54:17a
No weapon formed against you shall prosper
Mathew 18:20
20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Mathew 18:19

 

[Anonymous]

Because He is waiting for that one last person to give their life to Christ, and only He knows when that will be. Someone's eternal soul depends on this.

 

[Konstantinaa]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Amar Singh rathore]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

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