1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. EXODUS I & EXODUS II in THE END TIMES
A More EXACTING Look at the so-called “Rapture"
by Richard Stout
{{Edited with commentary by Byron LeBeau. This will be an attempt by Richard to have an eclectic running description via scripture of the events that may happen in the near future by citing all of the actual scriptural passages (that relate to same) in such a way so as to distinguish between two marked events regarding those who have chosen or will choose Jesus Christ, regardless of the consequences-even unto death! The clues are gathered from the inspired writers in such a way so the meanings become clear. Furthermore, it is one thing to say you are saved, but quite another to actually be saved. Part of this treatise is meant to reflect on this difference so that one does not labor under a false sense of security. Suffering is part of enduring unto the end, and according to the scripture as being presented, there are different levels of suffering depending upon your relationship with Jesus Christ. Only Jesus knows which camp you belong to, and if you qualify, you will not suffer anymore than is necessary for your own salvation as per the words of Jesus Himself.
In the SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE SECTION at the end of this treatise, the key scriptural quotes will be listed in order (as drawn from the thesis,) including key concepts.}}
INTRODUCTION: HERE TODAY – GONE TOMORROW
This treatise is an attempt to show through God’s word that there are two escapes (exoduses) which will take place, one just before the beginning of the seven year peace treaty spoken of in Daniel 9:27, or within the first three and one-half years just prior to the Antichrist’s reign (called the ‘hour of trial’ as per Revelation 3.) The other Exodus escape will happen just before the Son of Man (Christ) will make His appearance – (called THE SECOND COMING) and His angels will gather the elect (Mark 13: 26-27.) Study this scripture carefully while I go through a short history of the trumpet, its uses and symbolism in the Bible.
Before we start with the first EXODUS, I would like to begin with 2PETER 1:20-21, as referenced in the NIV Bible. No prophecy of scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation (v.21,) for prophecy had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The next scriptural citation is taken from 2TIM. 3:16-17, where all scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Next is ACTS 17:11, that begins, “For they received the message with great eagerness and examined the scriptures every day to see what Paul said was true.” Let’s now consider several KEYS WORDS to see exactly what this means. {{Richard uses KEY WORDS here exactly how he did in our co-authored book, “THE CURS-ED NET,” in order to arrive at the more EXACTING meaning of the words being portrayed, in this case, using “VINE’S COMPLETE EXPOSITORY DICTIONARY."}}
‘Examine’ in Greek = (anakrino) meaning “to investigate” – “of searching or engraving.” The word ‘search’ in Greek (eraunao or ereunao) is “to search, examine-of the Holy Spirit, as searching all things, acting in the spirit of the believer; to search out.”
The word ‘search’ in general is “to explore-scrutinize; to examine in order to find something lost or concealed.” The word ‘concealed’ means “something hidden (as in hidden information within) & examine-to study-analyze.” ‘Analyze’ is “to separate into parts”& ‘analysis’ means” basic principles so as to determine the nature of the whole.” (In short, it is what is being said, or the meaning behind the verse or verses as a whole.) This is why we use KEY WORD ANALYSIS in the Greek, Hebrew & English dictionaries, etc.
{{All the meanings to follow are from either VINE’S, THE AMERICAN HERITAGE COLLEGE DICTIONARY, or NELSON’S BIBLE DICTIONARY.}}
For the entire essay, please go to: http://inspectorblebeau.pbworks.com/EXODUS-I-and-EXODUS-II-in-the-END-TIMES