Rene,

 

We have a difference of thought in the understanding of who the “Restrainer” is.  What scriptures did/do you use to believe that the Holy Spirit is the Restrainer?  Remember, the Holy Spirit is GOD and is everywhere at all times.  If He leaves at the rapture (pretrib rapture) who will draw the “tribulation saints” to God the Father when He’s gone?  Jesus’ bride is the restrainer.  We, the true church, (BRIDE) are currently holding back the wiles of the devil and presently not doing a very good job of it.  We are now under “chastisement” and prayerfully America’s judgment will be after the rapture.

 

Jesus said in Jn. 6:44 “No man can come to Me, except the Father which has sent Me draw him (this drawing is done by the Holy Spirit).  And again in Jn. 14:16, Jesus said the “Comforter” (H.S.) would abide with us forever.

 

Kenn