I had a dream about the Rapture. Does it mean anything?

[MyLordMySavior]

Now, lucky me I always remember majority of my dreams with great detail, so hopefully I don't leave anything out.

A few weeks ago, maybe 3-4, I had a dream I was in my dorm room. I was laying in my bed, and I had the feeling something was coming. Just, something didn't feel right. At either post of my bed, there was 2 woman who were dancing.

Suddenly, I blinked and before my bed was a pile of clothes of where the woman used to be. Immediately I thought, "rapture". I walked into the hallway in disbelief. As it began to hit me, I realized, "I'm still here." A wave of sadness went over me as I understood that now I was stuck on Earth in probably the worst time to be stuck. I realized I would have to face the earthquake, antichrist, and the awful judgements to come, and that my death would end being either beheaded or executed some other way.

Then, I saw my entire family come out. It killed me inside to see them still there, but I knew it would happen anyways since they aren't strong with their faith.

When I saw them though, I became super happy and started praising the Lord because I realized since I was here, I could help them understand what was happening and have them turn to Christ. Even though, I knew I would face a terrible death, I was still overjoyed at the fact that I could help save their souls by being on Earth with them at this time.

So, as I was crying and praising God, I suddenly thought, "What about Taylor?" (My best friend). I wondered if she was saved. Her mother died last March, but her faith in God grew a lot during that time- backstory.

Anyways, when I thought that, I wave of relief came over me when I realized she was taken up in the rapture. I just knew, so praised God even more.

That was pretty much it. I told Taylor and she said that was the freakiest thing she's ever heard, but that it made her feel really at ease in her heart as well.




What do ya'll think? Weird dream right I've had another dream about the end times too. I think it was of the Armageddon, and all I remember is I was on the ground at night. Pretty sure the ground was destroyed, everything was ugly. But, I was looking into the sky and it was beautiful. Imagine the entirety of the sky of clouds but then like white light swirling and rings of clouds going like inside it. I can't explain it, but it was sooooooo pretty in my dream. That's why I can still remember it hahaha!

I searched on google to try to find something similar. This is close to it except it was pitch black dark outside and it the light was white, not sunset looking. But that's what the clouds looked like sorta but blue! It's really hard to explain, sorry.


I don't know man, I think I got myself a wild imagination! But a pretty cool one I must say

 

[TPeterY]

I'll comment more on this later this week. But let me just say it's a good dream. Not the part about you missing the rapture but God's giving you a head's up so you won't miss it. Your heart is in the right place and your faith is what could save your family.

 

[athrun5]

Suddenly, I blinked and before my bed was a pile of clothes of where the woman used to be. Immediately I thought, "rapture". I walked into the hallway in disbelief. As it began to hit me, I realized, "I'm still here." A wave of sadness went over me as I understood that now I was stuck on Earth in probably the worst time to be stuck. I realized I would have to face the earthquake, antichrist, and the awful judgements to come, and that my death would end being either beheaded or executed some other way.

Then, I saw my entire family come out. It killed me inside to see them still there, but I knew it would happen anyways since they aren't strong with their faith.

Not all dreams are from the Lord, I can't tell you if this is one reminding you to watch for the rapture as you believe in a pre-trib which is false. Another note, your faith doesn't need to be strong to be saved as its entirely by the grace of God. As long as you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can move mountains and tell the sky to shut.

Now to make you understand that the rapture isn't before the tribulation you need to understand scripture for example. Matthew 13 parable of the wheat and weeds(tares). This Parable talks about a farmer that plants seed of wheat and a bad man places weeds in the farmers field, then the next morning the Farmer tells them to harvest both at once or the wheat may get up rooted, so at the end they gather the weeds into bundles and throws them into the fire at the same time they are harvesting the wheat and placing it in the barn. There is no mention of re-seeding after the harvest. That means that there is only 1 rapture and noo ne will be left, not one believer will be left.

Matthew 24, is also a great read as Jesus says right before he talks about the rapture, depending on version he says tribulation or anguish of these days, then talks about the rapture. So even Jesus says after the tribulation. Another note the timeline on the book of revelations doesn't match up to a pre making it impossible, the reason I say this is because the seals and the trumpets take about 7 years to complete. I know this doesn't make alot of sense but I don't think I could really type everything out here exactly as I have alot to say on the subject. But another thing to know is that Jesus said on the LAST day he would come and rise the dead in John near chapter 8. I can't remember the exact chapter but its where hes on the riverbed area and he tells them on the Last day the dead will rise and such (paraphrasing).

So don't worry likely you will die in the tribulation like the rest of us. So take comfort in suffering for the Lord is coming soon.

Proverbs 9:10 The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom and the Knowledge of the Holy One is Understanding.

 

[Jimbo BCCOG]

I agree with athrun5 about a post tribulation rapture. I believe its ridiculous to think we won't have to go through tribulation when so many christians are being killed for there faith. I believe we are about to go through some crazy stuff sooner than later here in American. I believe we need to prepare are hearts to die for the Lord Jesus Christ. Pain will only be tempary, being with Jesus will be eternal.

 

[graceandpeace]

It was just a dream. That's it. Dreams are not a historic source for Christian revelation or theology.

 

[athrun5]

Also just another note that may make you feel better about getting beheaded.

Christians during the first churches had died much more painful deaths that beheadings. In fact we are very blessed to be beheaded only.

In the past they had horses that would pull from each side to tare off limbs.
They would drill a hole in your skull and pour melted burning metal things in your head.
As well as burn you alive slowly and possibly fast. Thats just some of the ways they were killed not to mention lions. So Fear not as the tribulation isn't nearly as bad as it could be. But for the unbelievers it will be worse then anything anyone would ever experience.

I believe we need to prepare are hearts to die for the Lord Jesus Christ. Pain will only be tempary, being with Jesus will be eternal.

AMEN Brother!

 

[MyLordMySavior]

Also just another note that may make you feel better about getting beheaded.

Christians during the first churches had died much more painful deaths that beheadings. In fact we are very blessed to be beheaded only.

In the past they had horses that would pull from each side to tare off limbs.
They would drill a hole in your skull and pour melted burning metal things in your head.
As well as burn you alive slowly and possibly fast. Thats just some of the ways they were killed not to mention lions. So Fear not as the tribulation isn't nearly as bad as it could be. But for the unbelievers it will be worse then anything anyone would ever experience.



AMEN Brother!

Wow, that made me feel sooo much better. I think I could get my head severed right now actually -.-

... I think I'd rather just starve myself to death or commit suicide, tbh.

 

[athrun5]

Wow, that made me feel sooo much better. I think I could get my head severed right now actually -.-

... I think I'd rather just starve myself to death or commit suicide, tbh.

Well committing suicide is a sin and I doubt that after you starve for like 2 -4 days you wouldn't be more willing to have a quick chop to just end it, instead of waiting to die slowly and hungry.

Besides why do you make death sound so depressing. There is nothing to be sad about, when we die as long as we are born again we will be with the Lord when we die. Jesus said in Matthew if you love your life you will lose it, if you give up your life you will keep it. So don't worry!

 

[MyLordMySavior]

Well committing suicide is a sin and I doubt that after you starve for like 2 -4 days you would be more willing to have a quick chop to just end it, instead of waiting to die slowly and hungry.

Besides why do you make death sound so depressing. There is nothing to be sad about, when we die as long as we are born again we will be with the Lord when we die. Jesus said in Matthew if you love your life you will lose it, if you give up your life you will keep it. So don't worry!

Death isn't depressing. Pain is. I'm only human, and any human is afraid of excruciating pain. Plus, the thought of a knife severing my neck is scary enough to make me cry. Plus, if islamics have any part of the beheading, I doubt it will be quick chop i.e. the journalist who was just beheading by ISIL.

 

[QR1]

No worries. Dreams are just our mind's way of venting. . . . usually.

 

[tturt]

MLMS, there are numerous accounts of dreams in Scripture including Gen 41 and I Kings 3:5. When they're from Yahweh, they have purpose.

So forget about all the preconceived ideas and asks Him.

 

[Jerico Miles]

So don't worry likely you will die in the tribulation like the rest of us. So take comfort in suffering for the Lord is coming soon.

Someone here definitely does not know God or His love for us.

John 10:10
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

 

[athrun5]

Someone here definitely does not know God or His love for us.

John 10:10
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

What are you talking about? Christians aka us are to die in the tribulation FACT.

 

[athrun5]

Death isn't depressing. Pain is. I'm only human, and any human is afraid of excruciating pain. Plus, the thought of a knife severing my neck is scary enough to make me cry. Plus, if islamics have any part of the beheading, I doubt it will be quick chop i.e. the journalist who was just beheading by ISIL.

That's true but considering there are alot of us and I assume there will be maybe atleast 250-600m at least (hope) that follow Christ properly. I don't think when time comes when they can execute us as much as they want they will take there time to cut our heads off slowly with a knife but guillotines or guns shooting us as scripture does say beheading but not all will die that way. Only those caught and brought before the judge to be executed for breaking there law of being a Christian...... Though I do bet some may die like how the muslims have been doing lately.

However if Christians from the first churchs were willing to die for Christ and as I said above they died horrible deaths. They took that willingly!

 

[MyLordMySavior]

That's true but considering there are alot of us and I assume there will be maybe atleast 250-600m at least (hope) that follow Christ properly. I don't think when time comes when they can execute us as much as they want they will take there time to cut our heads off slowly with a knife but guillotines or guns shooting us as scripture does say beheading but not all will die that way. Only those caught and brought before the judge to be executed for breaking there law of being a Christian...... Though I do bet some may die like how the muslims have been doing lately.

However if Christians from the first churchs were willing to die for Christ and as I said above they died horrible deaths. They took that willingly!

Yeah, I'm not saying I won't die for Christ. Surely I will. But, once beheadings start happening, it's not like Im going to be first in line... I'll try to prevent it from happening by hiding and running away first.

 

[graceandpeace]

It may be helpful to the OP to know that amillennialism is the dominant, historic view of the majority of the world's Christians. There were some softer expressions of premillennialism in the early Church that co-existed for awhile with amillennialism, but nothing like the fearful, dispensationalist oriented premillennialism popular in some circles today, evidenced by some responses on this thread.

Amillennialism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

So again, it was just a dream, & I wouldn't read too much into it.

 

[Jerico Miles]

What are you talking about? Christians aka us are to die in the tribulation FACT.

There is no fact to your claim unless you can prove that with scriptures.

Acts 16:31
So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 1:10
and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,

Titus 2:13
looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

 

[athrun5]

There is no fact to your claim unless you can prove that with scriptures.

Acts 16:31
So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

1 Thessalonians 5:9
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 1:10
and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,

Titus 2:13
looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.

Romans 8:17
Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

2 Corinthians 1:5
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

Matthew 24:9-13
“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved

Revlations 13:15
The second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed.


Revelations 2 and 3 talk about the gifts of which was given to Christ and when you join with Christ you have all your sins removed and you will also be given what he has won. We take part in his reward.

{
Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
}

Because you have kept my command to persevere
this is referring of that Jesus told us to endure till the end.

I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Dwell on the earth means those who live on the earth, Not us believers since our home is in heaven not the earth. The Lord said we are like Foreigners in a Foreign land.

So basically its this, the tribulation is for the unbelievers, God will keep us safe but that doesn't mean rapture. Like a bank you can keep your money safe while your at home. You have your money but your money isn't in your home. Its protected from the harm of the evil outside in its vault.

You will likely say then how is God keeping us from harm if we die in the tribulation? Easy he raises us to eternal life and it says in scripture if you love your life you will lose it and if you give your life you will keep it. The trials he is keeping us from isn't the death but the plagues and things that come upon the earth, which is not wrath for that comes after with the 7 bowls. Revelations 14 is where the wrath begins.

 

[Jerico Miles]

Romans 8:17
Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

2 Corinthians 1:5
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

And you think that type of suffering God spoke of refers to Christians having to die in the Great Tribulation?

How does those scriptures apply to Christians living 100 years ago and further back in past who will never go through the Great Tribulation ahead?

By your understanding, how will people in the past go through the Great tribulation in the future?

 

[Jerico Miles]

Matthew 24:9-13
“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. 10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved

Revlations 13:15
The second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed.

Let me guess. You didn't know new people will turn to Christ during the Great Tribulation? It never dawned on you it could mean these new Christians?

Revelations 2 and 3 talk about the gifts of which was given to Christ and when you join with Christ you have all your sins removed and you will also be given what he has won. We take part in his reward.

{
Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
}

Because you have kept my command to persevere
this is referring of that Jesus told us to endure till the end.

I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Dwell on the earth means those who live on the earth, Not us believers since our home is in heaven not the earth. The Lord said we are like Foreigners in a Foreign land.

So basically its this, the tribulation is for the unbelievers, God will keep us safe but that doesn't mean rapture. Like a bank you can keep your money safe while your at home. You have your money but your money isn't in your home. Its protected from the harm of the evil outside in its vault.

You will likely say then how is God keeping us from harm if we die in the tribulation? Easy he raises us to eternal life and it says in scripture if you love your life you will lose it and if you give your life you will keep it. The trials he is keeping us from isn't the death but the plagues and things that come upon the earth, which is not wrath for that comes after with the 7 bowls. Revelations 14 is where the wrath begins.

No it doesn't. The only one protected during the Great Tribulation are the 144,000. If you don't believe that, then why would God seal this group of people? They are the only ones guaranteed to survive, no one else.

By your understanding, the 2.3 billions of Christians on earth will be sealed too? I think not.