*~*BRUCE BALVIN INTERNATIONAL SOUL WINNING MINISTRIES GROUPS AND GODS FAMILY GROUP.(SUNDAY 11-24 2013)*~* Did you know that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming again to take all who have been redeemed by His blood to be caught up forever with Himself in heaven? We learn of this exciting event, the rapture, from the only authoritative source of information about the future—Gods Word, the Bible. We also learn from this Book that certain conditions will exist in the world just prior to and following the rapture. Because we see these signs of the last days *(2nd Timothy 3:1-8). K.J.V.(1).This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. *(2).For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, *(3). Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, *(4). Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; (5). Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (6). For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, (7). Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (8). Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. (2nd Thessalonians 2:1-3). K.J.V. (1). Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; So prevalent in our current society, as well as prophesied political developments in the Middle East, Europe and elsewhere, we can say with all assurance that Jesus is coming soon. All is in readiness for the rapture! ( Revelation 22:7,12,20). K.J.V. (7). Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. (12). And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. (20). 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. The Rapture and the BelieverThe greatest day of the believers existence will be realized when he sees Jesus face to face at the rapture ( Revelation 22:4). K.J.V.(4). And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. He will be changed to be like Christ (1 John 3:1-3), forever free from sin and all its effects (1st John 3:1-3). K.J.V. (1).Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. (2). Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. (3). And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. ( Revelation 21:4). K.J.V. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. The purpose of the rapture is to transport to heaven every one who has believed on the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Saviour since the first man, Adam. Though Adam sinned, and as a result all of mankind is subject to the wages of sin which is eternal death and judgment, God in love provided a Saviour for man in His Son. Jesus took the sinners place in death at Calvarys cross. All who trust this blessed Saviour, believing He died for their sins and rose again, are cleansed by His blood from every sin, and have eternal life ( 1st John 1:7). K.J.V. BUT IF WE WALK IN THE LIGHT , AS HE IS IN THE LIGHT, WE HAVE FELLOWSHIP ONE WITH ANOTHER , AND THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST HIS SON CLEANSETH US FROM ALL SIN. (John 3:15-16). K.J.V.(15). So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. (16). He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. The Bible tells us these are the ones who Christ will rapture to Himself. 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: 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 1st Thessalonians 4:16-17). K.J.V. (16). 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: (17). 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. There are many other Scriptures telling of this wondrous prospect for believers, such as, *~*~*~*~*~*~*`~* (John 14:1-3). K.J.V. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* (1).Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2). In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3). And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. *~*~*~*~*~*~*and (1st Corinthians 15:51-56). K.J.V.~*~*~* (51).Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, (52). In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (53). For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. (54). So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. (55). O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? (56). The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. The Rapture and the Unbeliever The unbeliever will experience the world-wide effects caused by the absence of multitudes suddenly missing. He will also have the tormenting knowledge that he can never be saved—that he is left on earth for judgment, and his eternal doom is sealed. Many will then seek salvation, but the door to heaven will be shut ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*(Matthew 25:1-13)*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ( Matthew 25:1-13). K.J.V.1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. According to Bible prophecy, in the seven years following the rapture, terrible times of trouble will be brought upon the earth by the Lord, with multitudes suffering physical torment and death. God says that all who refuse to accept Christ now before the rapture (including you, if you reject this message) will be sent strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~* (2nd Thessalonians 2:10-12) K.J.V.~*~*~* (10). And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. (11). And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: (12). That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Ultimately, all unbelievers will be brought to face Christ as their Judge at the great white throne, and will then experience eternal, spiritual death as they are cast into the lake of fire. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~THE BLACK BOX REVELATIONtion 20:11-15 & 21:8) K.J.V.*~*~* (11).And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. (12). And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. (13). And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. (14). And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. (15). And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*( Revelation 21:8). K.J.V.*~*~*~*~* (8).But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. The Rapture and You Will be the greatest day of your existence, or will it be the beginning of unspeakable horror and suffering for all eternity? It all depends on whether or not you believe on Gods Son ( John 3:16). K.J.V. (16). For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. The most important matter you need to take care of is not to make a will, or build an underground shelter, but prepare to meet God by taking His salvation freely offered to you now before His judgments fill the earth (Revelation 6:12-17). K.J.V.12And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; (13). And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. (14). And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (15). And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; (16). And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: (17). For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? *~*~*~*~The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ!!!*~* (Romans 6:23). K.J.V.For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Ephesians 1:13). K.J.V.In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, (Ephesians 2:8-9). K.J.V.(8). For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (9). Not of works, lest any man should boast. You are not ready for the coming of Christ unless you have seen your need as a lost sinner, and trusted Him alone as your personal Saviour. If you are an unbeliever now and continue to reject or neglect this great salvation, you will never hear the shout, you will never be able to go to heaven! (Hebrews 2:3). K.J.V.How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Luke 13:23-28). K.J.V. (23).Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, (24). Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. (25). When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: (26). Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. (27). But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. (28). There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out It will be too late to repent at the rapture, which will take place with no further advance warning in a split-second of time (1 Corinthians 15:52).KJ.V.In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. ```````````NOW IS THE DAY SALVATION````` (2nd Corinthians 6:2). K.J.V.(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) ``` Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved``` (Acts 16:31). K.J.V.31And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Then you will be ready when Jesus comes, perhaps today! I LOVE YOU ALL MORE THEN YOU WILL EVER KNOW AND I WANT TO SEE YOU WITH OUR PRECIOUS LORD SOON!!!!! BE BLESSED!!!!!!
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