wrote on May 15, 2008
Thanks for a terrific explanation and defense of the Biblically sound Pre-Wrath position. I'll be using this page as one of several to present this position on our website.
A note as regards 'the last Trump.' I have long pondered how that integrates with Scripture and have a theory... The Jewish feasts seem to be a picture of Christ. We see a fulfillment of Passover with His sacrifice, Resurrection on First Fruits (if I remember correctly) and the Holy Spirit being given at Pentecost.
I think it safe to assume God will continue to act in this manner... One of the late Summer feasts of the Jews is Rosh Hashana, the Feast of Trumpets. At the beginning of the feast day a trumpet , or shofar, is blown.... The day has two main events: Excitement over the new year and sorrow in reflection over judgment...
It is possible, just possible, that Christ's return fulfills that day and in so doing, it will be 'the last trump.' It will be a day of excitement at the New Eternal Life we have before us, and a day of judgment for those who are left... Incidentally, the day and hour of the holiday is never known until two witnesses declare the beginning of the day...
No date setting... but something to consider.
May the grace of God be on you and yours,
Pete
A note as regards 'the last Trump.' I have long pondered how that integrates with Scripture and have a theory... The Jewish feasts seem to be a picture of Christ. We see a fulfillment of Passover with His sacrifice, Resurrection on First Fruits (if I remember correctly) and the Holy Spirit being given at Pentecost.
I think it safe to assume God will continue to act in this manner... One of the late Summer feasts of the Jews is Rosh Hashana, the Feast of Trumpets. At the beginning of the feast day a trumpet , or shofar, is blown.... The day has two main events: Excitement over the new year and sorrow in reflection over judgment...
It is possible, just possible, that Christ's return fulfills that day and in so doing, it will be 'the last trump.' It will be a day of excitement at the New Eternal Life we have before us, and a day of judgment for those who are left... Incidentally, the day and hour of the holiday is never known until two witnesses declare the beginning of the day...
No date setting... but something to consider.
May the grace of God be on you and yours,
Pete