Hi John.

This is the article I forgot to post on the bottom of my first email.  Also, I misspelled Rapture towards the end of my writing in this email as well.  Would you pleas look for that and correct for me.  Thank you, dear friend in CHRIST.

The Bible, particularly in 1 Thessalonians 5:3, states that "sudden destruction" will come upon those who are saying "Peace and safety," but this phrase has also been linked to periods of natural disasters, like the sudden destruction of Pompeii, as well as God's judgment on a complacent people who are unaware of the coming consequences. 

Key Bible Passage 

• 1 Thessalonians 5:3-7: This passage describes a future event where a false sense of peace and security will be shattered by sudden destruction, likened to labor pains on a pregnant woman, an unstoppable event like a thief in the night. 

Biblical Context and Interpretation

• False Peace: 

  The phrase "peace and safety" suggests a deceptive calmness or self-assurance that will be ironically followed by destruction, often interpreted as a spiritual or global catastrophe. 
• The "Day of the Lord": 

  The sudden destruction described is a characteristic of the "day of the Lord," a future time of judgment for those who do not heed God's word. 
• Divine Orchestration: 

  While the term "sudden destruction" doesn't explicitly state it's only God-orchestrated, the Bible warns that catastrophes can be divinely intended to strike people unaware. 

Broader Biblical Themes

• Complacency: 

  A common interpretation of the passage suggests that prolonged periods of peace can lead to moral decay and a sense of complacency, leaving people vulnerable to consequences, according to Bible Hub. 
• Watchfulness and Sobriety: 

  In contrast to complacency, Christians are called to be vigilant, watchful, and sober, not allowing the day of the Lord to surprise them like a thief. 
• Divine Judgment: 

  The Bible describes other instances of sudden destruction, such as the earth opening to swallow people or the destruction of cities that were not repentant. ((All of the above, sounds like reasons for us to be watching!