It made me wonder too if I have met any hehe 😀

Profound responds and lecture than I thought, when I first saw the question, no offense Eric :-) The question and answer came together nicely.

It is not up to the believer to know the timing, but this we know, according to 1 Thessalonians 5:9, it reads; God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. Concerning the Rapture, its timing and the tribulation in a nutshell. The Rapture of the Church is the sudden removal from danger, in this case, the sudden danger is known as the tribulation, or the great tribulation. The act of pressing together to cause distress or affliction. Though the book of 1 Thessalonians infallibly states, we are not appointed to this wrath, however, there are some believers who feel a certain pride of righteousness in thinking that they must go through the tribulation, in the face of distress and affliction. Through this they will be worthy to be with the Lord. Whereas, there are others, who labeled themselves as mid trip Rapture. These, like the previous, they teach and believe in order to be worthy of the Lord, they must go through the tribulation, but halfway before they shall be raptured. To this I ask the question. What help is a Fire Service, aware of a home that is about to erupt in flames, but they wait outside for a little while until the individual in the home has smoke in their lungs and blisters to their skin before the Firemen step in to rescue? If a man who is flawed and evil can help another, precisely before danger, what more about a perfect loving God? Suffering is not the means to righteousness. Faith in Jesus Christ imputes righteousness. If we suffered at times, it will be a reminder to keep trusting. For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. The Blood is enough.

More insights than I anticipated to get. So much discussions in my mind now. I heard the book of Acts preached many time but never the mention of Philip in this way.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith

Thanks, good to have your easy to understand approach back again ☺

A good cry I hope @Pink :) God bless you Let the words of your mouth, and the meditation of your heart, be acceptable in His sight, He is our Redeemer :)

@eric8m70364450 couldn't agree more.

The Judgement seat of Christ Unlike the previous event mentioned, this judgment, The Judgement seat of Christ, pertains to those who are saved or redeemed by the Lord. The status of salvation isn’t at stake. Therefore, the soul of the believer cannot be lost at The Judgement seat of Christ, but the rewards we as believers receive from the Lord could be lost based on how we live this Christian life. Our attitude toward others, the things we do in our body, unseen or seen. Our support of the work of God, through offerings, or aids for the preaching of the Gospel. Though salvation and the soul of the believer, aren’t in danger of being lost at The Judgement seat of Christ, let not the believer impulsively say, oh well, my concern is, I made it. So, the rewards are not of a concern. Remember, from hereon will be eternity, and eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love Him. There are great things of which we cannot remotely imagine that are prepared for us. Let us not fall short of receiving those things in a world without an end. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:1-2

Hahaha at @Matthew no I'm not a politician but it grieves my heart to see the direction of moral downfall in the country and the ridicule of christians by those on T.V

Wow, it be personal for you.. the part about the little girl is emotional..

Amen, I will share this with my stingy family members hahaha I love them though ☺