My Pre-Trib Rapture Stance
by Peggy McIlveene
Hi, precious brothers & sisters in Yahshua!
Lately I have been deluged with emails from people trying to convince me that I am delusional, incorrect, and non-Christian, in "assuming" that the Rapture is pre-Trib, and in believing my friends (i.e., Pastor Riley, Rick Wynn, John Tng, etc.) when they teach pre-Trib Rapture. First of all, I don't feel I'm wrong about the pre-Trib Rapture. Click HERE to read my reasons for that belief (which I have staunchly held since 1982 when I first began studying Bible prophecy).
And secondly, what possible difference does it make, in the grand scheme of things, WHAT I believe about the Rapture? The main thing is belief in the atoning blood of the Lamb, which I have always believed in. I HAVE eternal life through that blood, and my interpretation of Rapture Scriptures isn't going to change that one whit. His Spirit testifies with my spirit that I am Father Yahweh's child (Romans 8:16). If a pre-Tribber, a mid-Tribber, and a post-Tribber, are together, and all three are born again, when the Rapture occurs, all THREE will go; in other words, if I am right, the mid- and post-Tribbers will still go with me, regardless of their view of when they believe the Rapture will occur.
It seems to me that our time would be better spent spreading the Gospel to the lost in what little time we have left, than arguing with one another about the timing of the Rapture or any other Christian topic, don't you think? You're lack of belief in pre-Trib Rapture is not going to change my mind, any more than mine are likely to change yours. It doesn't matter, friends, so leave it be. Rejoice in the fact that I am saved, rejoice if you are saved, and retain your hope that our Messiah's return is VERY imminent!
And for those of you who wish to criticize my work on this website, keep in mind that this is not my only job... I have another job that is full-time as an Executive Secretary, I drive 3 hours a day, and I am 55 years old. Also remember that I don't charge one red cent for you to access this site, nor will I ever do so. And most importantly, remember I am not doing this for you, I am doing this for Father Yahweh. I am using the talents that He so freely gave me, I am doing this because I love Him with every fiber of my being, and I am doing this because if His precious Son can give His life for me, this is the very least I can do for Him. Let's build our brothers and sisters up, folks, instead of focusing on what you perceive to be negatives. As the Bible says, "But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you regard your brother with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. (Romans 14:10). These aren't my words, they are God's.
Love to you in Him!
Peggy