Agape Christian Center
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS THE RAPTURE
Sunday morning message with Dr. John Pelizzari, Agape Christian Center, Belton, TX
Locations & Times
Agape Christian Center
321 N Penelope St, Belton, TX 76513, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS THE RAPTURE
1. Allow me to read you the headlines from the news outlets from around the world.
Luke 21:25-26 (MSG)
25 "It will seem like all hell has broken loose—sun, moon, stars, earth, sea, 26 in an uproar and everyone all over the world in a panic, the wind knocked out of them by the threat of doom, the powers-that-be quaking.
2. But there is an answer coming.
a. is this the next event on the prophecy scale
Luke 21:27 (MSG)
27 "And then—then!—they'll see the Son of Man welcomed in grand style—a glorious welcome!
3. Everything that we have been teaching on end times (eschatology) is here now.
Matthew 24:44 (KJV)
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
4. We are at a flashpoint:
a. we are on the brink of nuclear war
b, Russian/China threatening to invade the USA
c. the One World Bank, One World currency
- is being introduced by the United Nations
Matthew 24:44 (NLT)
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
5. At any time a world leader could start the march to Armageddon.
a. China, Russia, N/S Korea, Syria, U.S. are all contenders
6. Biblical history shows us that God saves the righteous before passing judgment.
a. before the flood, he saved Noah and his family
b. before he destroyed Sodom and Gomorrha, He saved Lot and his family
c. before He was about to destroy Nineveh, he sent Jonah, they repented and were spare
1 Thessalonians 4:15 (KJV)
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
by the word of the Lord - shows that Paul is getting this prophecy as he is writing this letter.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 (KJV)
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
7. This is what we call the rapture.
a. the removing of the saints before the tribulation period starts
1 Thessalonians 4:17 (KJV)
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
8. Biblically, this is called “The day Of Christ”.
a. not the “day of the Lord” that refers to Armageddon and judgment
Matthew 7:21 (KJV)
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
9. Notice that there is someone who is calling Jesus Lord but not going to heaven.
10. Not everyone will make it in the rapture.
a. church folks who have no desire to be in the house of God
Matthew 7:21 (NLT)
Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
11. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
a. not the lukewarm ones who used to
12. So the question is are you doing your thing or God’s thing.
Matthew 7:22 (KJV)
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
13. Many?! That should get your attention.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 (NLT)
He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them.
14. You can hear the truth but that doesn’t mean you will love the truth.
2 Thessalonians 2:11 (NLT)
So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies.
15. What lies are being believed today by people who call themselves Christians?
a. there’s no hell
b. there’s no judgment day
c. it’s ok to be gay, sleep around
d. do what you want grace messages
16. Here’s my dilemma.
Ezekiel 3:18 (MSG)
18 If I say to the wicked, 'You are going to die,' and you don't sound the alarm warning them that it's a matter of life or death, they will die and it will be your fault. I'll hold you responsible.
17. I don’t want your blood on my hands.
a. I have an obligation and a responsibility to Jesus first, then you
Matthew 24:22 (NLT)
In fact, unless that time of calamity is shortened, not a single person will survive. But it will be shortened for the sake of God’s chosen ones.
18. So what will it be like after the rapture: (7 YEAR TRIBULATION)
1) The antichrist will arise with great popularity and gain many victories, mark of the beast
2) There will be extreme violence, rape, humiliation, and murder.
3) The will be inflation and extreme poverty like never before
4) 25% of the earth's population will be killed by famine, diseases and animal attacks
5) During this time, many will be saved and the lukewarm and backsliders will return to Jesus
6) 33% of the earth will be on fire due to a comet/meteor strike
7) The meteor Wormwood will make 33% of earth’s water sources poisonous, other water sources will turn to blood
8) Cosmic upheaval as the sun, moon, stars darkens
9) Demons will be loosed through an open portal (does CERN finally succeed)
10) The world will be at war with nuclear strikes
Revelation 9:20 (MSG)
20 The remaining men and women who weren't killed by these weapons went on their merry way—didn't change their way of life, didn't quit worshiping demons, didn't quit centering their lives around lumps of gold and silver and brass, hunks of stone and wood that couldn't see or hear or move.
19. And here we are.
Jude 1:23 (KJV)
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
20. So if you still think is a game, the following are:
7 THINGS TO DO IF YOU MISS THE RAPTURE
#1.GET RIGHT WITH GOD RIGHT AWAY_________
Romans 10:13 (KJV)
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
#2. FIND A BIBLE AND HIDE IT________________
Amos 8:11 (NLT)
“The time is surely coming,” says the Sovereign LORD, “when I will send a famine on the land— not a famine of bread or water but of hearing the words of the LORD.
#3. BEWARE OF CHURCHES AND MINISTERS WHO WERE LEFT BEHIND_____________________
Matthew 24:24 (NLT)
For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones.
#4. PREPARE TO FACE THE ANTI-CHRIST________
Daniel 8:25 (KJV)
25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.
by peace shall destroy many - the world will think he is doing it a service by getting rid of believers and others who don’t support his views
#5. DON’T TAKE THE MARK OF THE BEAST________
Revelation 20:4 (NLT)
Then I saw thrones, and the people sitting on them had been given the authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for proclaiming the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his statue, nor accepted his mark on their forehead or their hands. They all came to life again, and they reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
21. Right now:
a. the United Nations want to introduce a One World Currency....and
b. Bill Gates recommends everyone to receive a digital certificate
c. this will verify that you have been tested and treated for the coronavirus
22. This will allow you to buy and sell and be a part of the economy again.
#6. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING_________________
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT)
Never stop praying.
23. This will be your compass for troubled times.
#7. PREPARE TO BE PERSECUTED______________
Matthew 24:21 (KJV)
For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
24. You may run out of places to hide.
a. you will be betrayed
b. hunted down
c. encamped or killed
Revelation 20:4 (MSG)
4 I saw thrones. Those put in charge of judgment sat on the thrones. I also saw the souls of those beheaded because of their witness to Jesus and the Word of God, who refused to worship either the Beast or his image, refused to take his mark on forehead or hand—they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years!
25. Right now radical Islamic followers are giving Christians three choices:
- convert, leave their country, or get beheaded
26. AND AMERICA AND EUROPE IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT!
27. When the antic-christ is in power, remaining Christians will have three choices:
1. Deny Jesus and take the mark of the beast
a. the mark will get you food and water
b. but hell will be your eternal home
2. Hope that they will kill you quickly and not torture you
3. Don’t miss the opportunity to miss the rapture.
Matthew 25:13 (KJV)
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
28. It really doesn’t matter which view you take on the rapture...
Matthew 5:10 (MSG)
"You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom.
29. Live every day as if He is coming today!
E N D
1. Allow me to read you the headlines from the news outlets from around the world.
Luke 21:25-26 (MSG)
25 "It will seem like all hell has broken loose—sun, moon, stars, earth, sea, 26 in an uproar and everyone all over the world in a panic, the wind knocked out of them by the threat of doom, the powers-that-be quaking.
2. But there is an answer coming.
a. is this the next event on the prophecy scale
Luke 21:27 (MSG)
27 "And then—then!—they'll see the Son of Man welcomed in grand style—a glorious welcome!
3. Everything that we have been teaching on end times (eschatology) is here now.
Matthew 24:44 (KJV)
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
4. We are at a flashpoint:
a. we are on the brink of nuclear war
b, Russian/China threatening to invade the USA
c. the One World Bank, One World currency
- is being introduced by the United Nations
Matthew 24:44 (NLT)
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
5. At any time a world leader could start the march to Armageddon.
a. China, Russia, N/S Korea, Syria, U.S. are all contenders
6. Biblical history shows us that God saves the righteous before passing judgment.
a. before the flood, he saved Noah and his family
b. before he destroyed Sodom and Gomorrha, He saved Lot and his family
c. before He was about to destroy Nineveh, he sent Jonah, they repented and were spare
1 Thessalonians 4:15 (KJV)
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
by the word of the Lord - shows that Paul is getting this prophecy as he is writing this letter.
1 Thessalonians 4:16 (KJV)
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
7. This is what we call the rapture.
a. the removing of the saints before the tribulation period starts
1 Thessalonians 4:17 (KJV)
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
8. Biblically, this is called “The day Of Christ”.
a. not the “day of the Lord” that refers to Armageddon and judgment
Matthew 7:21 (KJV)
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
9. Notice that there is someone who is calling Jesus Lord but not going to heaven.
10. Not everyone will make it in the rapture.
a. church folks who have no desire to be in the house of God
Matthew 7:21 (NLT)
Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
11. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
a. not the lukewarm ones who used to
12. So the question is are you doing your thing or God’s thing.
Matthew 7:22 (KJV)
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
13. Many?! That should get your attention.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 (NLT)
He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them.
14. You can hear the truth but that doesn’t mean you will love the truth.
2 Thessalonians 2:11 (NLT)
So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies.
15. What lies are being believed today by people who call themselves Christians?
a. there’s no hell
b. there’s no judgment day
c. it’s ok to be gay, sleep around
d. do what you want grace messages
16. Here’s my dilemma.
Ezekiel 3:18 (MSG)
18 If I say to the wicked, 'You are going to die,' and you don't sound the alarm warning them that it's a matter of life or death, they will die and it will be your fault. I'll hold you responsible.
17. I don’t want your blood on my hands.
a. I have an obligation and a responsibility to Jesus first, then you
Matthew 24:22 (NLT)
In fact, unless that time of calamity is shortened, not a single person will survive. But it will be shortened for the sake of God’s chosen ones.
18. So what will it be like after the rapture: (7 YEAR TRIBULATION)
1) The antichrist will arise with great popularity and gain many victories, mark of the beast
2) There will be extreme violence, rape, humiliation, and murder.
3) The will be inflation and extreme poverty like never before
4) 25% of the earth's population will be killed by famine, diseases and animal attacks
5) During this time, many will be saved and the lukewarm and backsliders will return to Jesus
6) 33% of the earth will be on fire due to a comet/meteor strike
7) The meteor Wormwood will make 33% of earth’s water sources poisonous, other water sources will turn to blood
8) Cosmic upheaval as the sun, moon, stars darkens
9) Demons will be loosed through an open portal (does CERN finally succeed)
10) The world will be at war with nuclear strikes
Revelation 9:20 (MSG)
20 The remaining men and women who weren't killed by these weapons went on their merry way—didn't change their way of life, didn't quit worshiping demons, didn't quit centering their lives around lumps of gold and silver and brass, hunks of stone and wood that couldn't see or hear or move.
19. And here we are.
Jude 1:23 (KJV)
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
20. So if you still think is a game, the following are:
7 THINGS TO DO IF YOU MISS THE RAPTURE
#1.GET RIGHT WITH GOD RIGHT AWAY_________
Romans 10:13 (KJV)
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
#2. FIND A BIBLE AND HIDE IT________________
Amos 8:11 (NLT)
“The time is surely coming,” says the Sovereign LORD, “when I will send a famine on the land— not a famine of bread or water but of hearing the words of the LORD.
#3. BEWARE OF CHURCHES AND MINISTERS WHO WERE LEFT BEHIND_____________________
Matthew 24:24 (NLT)
For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones.
#4. PREPARE TO FACE THE ANTI-CHRIST________
Daniel 8:25 (KJV)
25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.
by peace shall destroy many - the world will think he is doing it a service by getting rid of believers and others who don’t support his views
#5. DON’T TAKE THE MARK OF THE BEAST________
Revelation 20:4 (NLT)
Then I saw thrones, and the people sitting on them had been given the authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony about Jesus and for proclaiming the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his statue, nor accepted his mark on their forehead or their hands. They all came to life again, and they reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
21. Right now:
a. the United Nations want to introduce a One World Currency....and
b. Bill Gates recommends everyone to receive a digital certificate
c. this will verify that you have been tested and treated for the coronavirus
22. This will allow you to buy and sell and be a part of the economy again.
#6. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING_________________
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT)
Never stop praying.
23. This will be your compass for troubled times.
#7. PREPARE TO BE PERSECUTED______________
Matthew 24:21 (KJV)
For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
24. You may run out of places to hide.
a. you will be betrayed
b. hunted down
c. encamped or killed
Revelation 20:4 (MSG)
4 I saw thrones. Those put in charge of judgment sat on the thrones. I also saw the souls of those beheaded because of their witness to Jesus and the Word of God, who refused to worship either the Beast or his image, refused to take his mark on forehead or hand—they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years!
25. Right now radical Islamic followers are giving Christians three choices:
- convert, leave their country, or get beheaded
26. AND AMERICA AND EUROPE IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT!
27. When the antic-christ is in power, remaining Christians will have three choices:
1. Deny Jesus and take the mark of the beast
a. the mark will get you food and water
b. but hell will be your eternal home
2. Hope that they will kill you quickly and not torture you
3. Don’t miss the opportunity to miss the rapture.
Matthew 25:13 (KJV)
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
28. It really doesn’t matter which view you take on the rapture...
Matthew 5:10 (MSG)
"You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom.
29. Live every day as if He is coming today!
E N D