2 Corinthians 4:4

“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”

King James Version (KJV)

Yesterday I received the following comment to this video and blog study on the Pre Tribulation Rapture.

The comment was shocking in that it proves individuals do not actually read and study God's word in the King James Bible for THEMSELVES but rather hear something or read something from a false teacher and take this as doctrine and then go around squawking this garbage like a parrot.

https://rumble.com/v2krwy0-woe-be-unto-you-who-think-there-is-no-pre-tribulation-rapture.html

Study Link Prerequisite Study

The Kings and Kingdoms of the Tribulation (thethirdheaventraveler.com)

https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2021/03/time-to-take-hard-look-at-2.html

Understanding the End Timeline - #Rapture #Tribulation #Millennial Reign of Christ (thethirdheaventraveler.com)

Woe to you that desire the Day of the Lord; Why I believe The NON PRE TRIB Believers will get what they want (thethirdheaventraveler.com)

This is what I Think, VS This is what Scripture Reveals (thethirdheaventraveler.com)

Doctrine is: Learning The Teaching of the Word of God (thethirdheaventraveler.com)

https://youtu.be/eSnUIAk0cFk

Understand the Bible - From a Workman Approved unto God by His Grace (thethirdheaventraveler.com)

reveal (v.)

c. 1400, revelen, "disclose, divulge, make known (supernaturally or by divine agency, as religious truth)," from Old French reveler "reveal" (14c.), from Latin revelare "reveal, uncover, disclose," literally "unveil," from re- "back, again," here probably indicating "opposite of" or transition to an opposite state (see re-) + velare "to cover, veil," from velum "a veil" (see veil (n.)). Related: Revealed; revealer; revealing. Meaning "display, make clear or visible, expose to sight" is from c. 1500.

Oxford English Dictionary page 2527: In context: To make Visible.

Greek G601 What has been unveiled.

Compare Reveal in scripture. Reveal and Revealed used over 40 times. In the context of 2 Thessalonians 2:3 we see it means to literally come on the scene, to be seen. To be physically manifested in person.

If we look at Isaiah 40:5 and the physical fulfillment (fully because we know that Jesus' first advent when he was born of the Virgin all flesh did not see it but this was a foreshadow of the prophets) will be Revelation 1:7 KJB. Although this is all in the link studies I will break out the simple hermeneutics of 1. Context, 2. Exegesis to examine grammar and vocabulary, 3. Harmonize Scripture with Scripture.

We can examine and prove that Reveal in the context of 2 Thessalonians 2:3 does not mean when the Antichrist desecrates the temple in the middle of the Tribulation because of several factors:

1. Context: Paul is is saying the Rapture happens and then the first event of the Tribulation which follows the Rapture is the Antichrist APPEARS on the scene coming in peace yet is a fierce warrior. See studies on the bow without an arrow.

2. Exegesis: The word Reveal in the context is appear, make visible. It is later in verse 4 we see Paul continue to describe the AC as the one who EVENTUALLY wants to be worshipped like God.

3. Harmonize scripture. We see clearly that Revelation 6:2 is harmonized perfectly with the following scriptures: Revelation 13:1-4, 11-18. Note: Revelation 13:5 is clear that the word CONTINUE means the AC has already been in operation the previous 3.5 years and has been battling the 2 Witnesses (Moses and Elijah) from the beginning of the Tribulation when they first appear. We see the AC has survived a mortal head wound. We see miracles performed by him and the false Prophet. This has been an ongoing series of events. Most telling is the AC subdues 3 other kings of the total of 10 kingdoms. This is well established BEFORE the MID TRIB. See all scriptures and study them: Revelation 17:10-13, 17, Daniel 7:8-21, 8:9.

Isaiah 40:5

“And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.”

King James Version (KJV)

Revelation 1:7

“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.”

King James Version (KJV)

The Comments from the YouTube viewer:

dean110742

You didn't read the entire part of 2 thes 2?? it says that the gathering together with Jesus will not happen before the antichrist is revealed. We are gathered together with Him in the clouds at the rapture. The antichrist is revealed according to Daniel in the middle of the tribulation. Jesus acknowledged this in Matthew. I don't see how you can read that any other way???

My Comment

vietrandy

??? dean, did you actually read my blog? I did read and understand 2 Thessalonians chapter 2 and agree with you that the Rapture will happen before the AC is revealed. What you fail to comprehend is the difference between the AC is revealed - comes on the scene which is the FIRST SEAL Judgment of Revelation Chapter 6 verses 1 and 2 (Daniel 9:26) and the Abomination of Desolation when the AC Desecrates the Temple Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:15, and Revelation 13:14.

Sadly, you've bought into Dr Ice's flawed hermeneutics when he states that 2 Thessalonians 2 is the same event as Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24 and Revelation 13. What Ice fails to harmonize and oddly leaves out is the First SEAL Revelation 6:1-2 Which is the AntiChrist is revealed, Daniel 9:26.

Be careful, Dr. Ice has some good teaching but as in this case among others fails to properly harmonize scripture.

Dutifulfire747

He can't even read a comment straight let alone the word of God!

He says he agrees with you then he contradicts you and the Bible!

Dutifulfire747 hours ago

Dean he can't even Read the comment section correctly let alone the world of God! He says he agrees with you then contradicts you and the Bible!

Pray that God removes the blinders that the devil has on his heart!

vietrandy

Dean and Dutifulfire are both beyond comprehension confounded and ignorant of the truth. Read carefully what I wrote. Professing yourselves to be wise you've become FOOLS. Read What I wrote. Dutifulfire, I ask you to tell me the truth. What is your reading comprehension level? Did you finish high school? Do you have reading disabilities? Please be honest and do not lie. There has to be a serious major flawed disability here.

vietrandy

Unbelievable! In my years of teaching I have honestly never seen such incredible ignorance. I'm shocked by Dutifulfire74's insane willful ignorance. This surely must be a severe learning disability here. This is perfect case study of the scripture

2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.