Something I Have Missed Concerning the Pre-Tribulation Rapture | Episode #1188 | Perry Stone

Summary

In this sermon, Perry Stone explores the concept of the pre-tribulation Rapture, a pivotal event in Christian eschatology. He discusses various interpretations, including the timing of the Rapture relative to the seven-year tribulation period. Stone emphasizes the significance of the number seven in biblical prophecy and Creation, drawing parallels to Sabbath cycles and the structure of the Book of Revelation. He also introduces the idea of the 'Grand Jubilee,' tying it to the 490-year prophetic timeline and the return of Christ. The message aims to provide clarity and understanding of the Rapture's place in end times theology.

Takeaways

• 😇 The sermon discusses the pre-tribulation Rapture, a belief that the return of Christ for believers could happen at any moment, differing from other views that place it during or after a seven-year tribulation period.
• 🌟 The speaker emphasizes the significance of the number seven in Christianity, relating it to completion and fullness, and noting its occurrence in various biblical contexts, including the seven festivals of Israel and the seven-year tribulation period.
• 🎥 The preacher shares personal revelations from his ministry, including insights from reenacting a Jewish wedding and understanding the church's current position in the 'Feast of Pentecost', suggesting the Rapture will occur at the end of the church age.
• 📚 The sermon references the order of events in the Book of Revelation, proposing a linear reading that places the church age, Rapture, tribulation, and the return of Christ in a clear sequence.
• 🔢 The importance of the number seven is further explored in relation to creation, human beings, and the nation of Israel, with numerous examples given to illustrate its prevalence and sacredness.
• 🕊 The Rapture is positioned as a time of rest and worship in heaven for believers, separate from the tribulation on Earth, and is connected to the concept of the Sabbath of rest.
• 📜 The speaker mentions the Judgment Seat of Christ, where believers will appear for judgment during the middle of the tribulation period, which is distinct from the initial period of worship.
• 🎉 The concept of the Grand Jubilee is introduced, relating it to a 490-year cycle that concludes with the return of Christ and the establishment of God's kingdom on Earth.
• 🌌 The sermon touches on the patterns of the universe and the cosmos, suggesting that the number seven is central to understanding prophetic events and the divine order.
• 📽 The speaker promotes a prophetic summit, offering resources for further understanding of these teachings, including CDs, DVDs, and an audio flash drive with 13 hours of prophetic teachings.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the message being preached in the transcript?

The main theme of the message is the pre-tribulation Rapture of the church, discussing various opinions on when it might occur and the significance of the number seven in biblical prophecy.

What are the different opinions mentioned about the timing of the Rapture in relation to the seven-year tribulation period?

Opinions vary from the Rapture happening at any moment, to it being far away, occurring in the middle or at the end of the seven-year tribulation, or not being in the Bible at all, being a doctrine invented in the 1800s.

What is the significance of the Jewish wedding reenactment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in the 1990s?

The reenactment of the Jewish wedding revealed one of the greatest insights into the pre-tribulation Rapture, showing a connection between the Jewish wedding customs and the catching away of believers.

What is the meaning of the term 'dispensationalism' as used in the transcript?

Dispensationalism refers to the belief that the church age, or the dispensation of God's grace, is currently in session and is represented by the Feast of Pentecost, with the next feast being Trumps, symbolizing the Rapture.

What is the connection made between the seven festivals of Israel and the order of end-time events?

The speaker suggests that the seven festivals of Israel are in a specific order that cannot be changed, and this order reflects the sequence of end-time events, with the Rapture occurring before the tribulation, as per the festival of Trumps preceding Atonement.

What is the significance of the number seven in the Bible and how is it connected to the Rapture and the tribulation period?

The number seven is considered sacred and represents completion or fullness. It is connected to the Rapture and tribulation period as these events are believed to occur at the end of a seven-year cycle, signifying the fullness of human rule and the beginning of God's judgment.

Why is the Book of Revelation chapter 4 considered a transition point in the narrative?

Chapter 4 is considered a transition because it describes John being taken out of the earth and into heaven with the sounding of a shofar, which is a picture of the Rapture, marking the beginning of the tribulation period.

What is the purpose of believers being in heaven during the tribulation period according to the transcript?

The purposes include worshiping the Lamb, appearing at the Judgment seat of Christ, and participating in the marriage supper of the Lamb, which are all events that occur in heaven while the tribulation is happening on earth.

What is the concept of the Sabbath of rest mentioned in the transcript and how does it relate to the seven-year tribulation period?

The Sabbath of rest refers to the biblical practice of resting every seventh day and every seventh year (Shemitah). The speaker suggests that the seven-year tribulation period corresponds to a 'Grand Jubilee,' a sabbatical cycle of 490 years, marking the end of human rule and the beginning of God's kingdom on earth.

What are some of the patterns and connections made between the number seven and various aspects of creation, human beings, and Israel mentioned in the transcript?

The number seven is connected to creation through the seven days of creation, seven original planets, seven continents, seven colors of the rainbow, and the seven wonders of the world. In relation to human beings, it is connected to the seven openings in the head, cognitive abilities, stages of grieving, and the number of digits people can remember. For Israel, it is connected to the seven tribes, seven types of food, seven yearly festivals, and other aspects mentioned in the Torah.