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Hi again Chris,
Sorry for any confusion Chris, I was commenting on the part of you post where you wrote:
"...called by some 'the rapture', have prophetic events which lead up to them and mark their position in time..."
I probably wasn't very clear Chris, but I was trying to say and I am sure you agree, we are living in the "Mystery" period, the body of Christ, the Church dispensation.
The ''Mystery'' that was hidden in the secret counsels of the Almighty was this: that an entirely new creation, made up of a diverse assortment of people including both Jews and Gentiles, possessing incredible spiritual riches (Eph 3:8), would come into existence.
Rom 16:25] Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of "the mystery," which was kept secret since the world began
Now in regards to the statement: "...called by some 'the rapture', have prophetic events which lead up to them and mark their position in time..." it is my understanding, the prophets of old did not know of the "Mystery" as it was hidden in the mind of God from the beginning of time. Therefore, I don't think prophecy fulfillment occurs during the period of the "Mystery." They knew of the Tribulation of course, but most believe the Church is gone by then, but not the rapture of the Church, the body of Christ.
I hope I am writing where I can be understood and that I understood what you are trying to convey also.
Your friend in Christ,
Jimmy |