Christians must be watchful of false teachers that camouflage to exploit people for their selfish gains. Some teachers and teachings that are not consistent with bible are out there, and believers must be watchful not to become their victims. Apostle Paul had a similar warning for Galatians’ church when he stated,
“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:6-9).
Christian To Stay Away From False Teachers
Christians must reject erratic and misleading teachings that lack bases in the scriptures. An heavenly bound believer must not just believe anything that a teacher presents to him or her without establishing facts. Nothing is more factual than the bible, and it remains the basic operation manual for all Christians. Therefore, all Christians must cross-reference whatever they are taught with the bible; a teaching that lacks basis in the bible must be outrightly rejected!
Meanwhile, it is important that Christians pray and ask for Holy Spirit interpretations over all matters. The Spirit of God will shed light on all subjects, and he will enlighten our minds to understand the truth. Also, the Holy Spirit of God will empower us to comply with the scripture.
Prayer To Be Consistent With God
Dear God, please help me to consistently study bible and listen to leadership of the Holy Spirit. Do not let me be lazy in studying your word. Also, let me prayerfully consider every teaching that is presented to me, and give me grace to reject false teachings. Enable me to accept and celebrate all truth that will liberate me from sin, and make me heavenly bound. Let your word and leadership of the Holy Spirit prosper me now, and always. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests. Amen.
Christians are warned to beware of surge of immoral activities that would perpetrate our society on the last days (Such as we now see).
Bible warned that some believers would be deceived and backslide from faith if care is not taken.
Bible warned Christians,
“…These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit” (Jude 1:16-19).
Satan will claim glory whenever a Christian stumbles from faith, so we must be careful!
Christians To Beware of Heresy: Filter Any Teaching Received
Christians are now exposed to some theories that are unbiblical. Our society is promoting practices that are contradictory to God’s principles slated in the bible.
Unfortunately, some believers are either forced or manipulated to adopt those sinful practices.
For examples, media outlets brainwash Christians (as well as others) to consider homosexuality as a normal practice – This is unbiblical!
Worse still, some people who professed to believe in Jesus Christ also declared adoption of an erroneous theory that proclaimed Jesus Christ was just a mere human being.
Those heresy lovers disputed the fact that Jesus Christ was God in human flesh when he was on earth.
It is unfortunate that some Christians/preachers broadcast eternal salvation with a claim that salvation cannot be lost through a sin!
Christians who are naive are rapidly falling for deceptions!
Heavenly minded people must be sensitive of erroneous teachings to avoid losing their souls to Satan in hell fire.
Christians must beware of heresy and ensure to engage in personal bible study to develop our spiritual stamina, and grow in God.
The second coming of Jesus Christ is also known as Rapture, and it is not a question of “what if,” but a question of “when it will happen.”
The rapture of saints is imminent.
It will surely occur as the scripture foretold.
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
Jesus Christ asked his disciples to diligently tarry for his second coming and said,
“Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them. And if he should come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them also, blessed are those servants.
But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Luke 12:37-40).
Deeper Focus
What Qualifies A Person For Rapture?
Rapture is imminent.
Christ will soon come, and his coming may be sooner than later. People who considered themselves as followers of Jesus Christ – that is, Christians should remain steadfast in their commitments to their Lord because their basis of faith will be evaluated before they can be qualified.
Christians who are courageous to steadfastly serve Christ and wait for the Messiah’s second coming will be ultimately rewarded.
Christ – the Savior – will use the standard of the bible to either accept or reject anyone from his Father’s kingdom.
His main qualifying criteria is a person’s choice of deity.
That is, Jesus will only transport people who have confessed their faith in him to heaven.
Those people who have personally identified themselves with him as their personal Lord and Savior will qualify. As the scripture stated,
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved” (Romans 10:9-10 NLT).
Not just a confession of faith that saves a person, but the lifestyle that he or she has lived on earth that will determine if he/she will qualify for heaven or not.
Believers who have confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and remain consistent in their faith by keeping his testimony will be regarded as “Just” and be counted worthy to inherit the kingdom of God.
It is stated,
“I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Corinthians 15:50-54 NIV)
If Rapture Is Real, Then What Stake Does It Offer Christians?
The reward of Christian faithfulness is far reaching.
Christ will rapture his saints and call them home from the trouble and trauma of the world.
The Savior will wipe off tears of affliction and persecution from the faces of his saints.
He will also award them his gift of imperishable eternal crown of glory.
Perhaps the best of all gifts the saints will receive in heaven is the of gift of eternal life of peace (tranquility).
Believers will be permanently stationed with God in heaven to rejoice in his loving arms. Sin and pain won’t be mentioned in heaven.
Sickness will be found wanting there also!
All that saints of God will enjoy in heaven is everlasting life of perfect peace and joy.
Not much of some anticipated benefits that should excite anyone about qualifying for rapture, but the actual tasks that are required.
Christians are saved by grace, but they must be fully committed and be serious with their faith and practices to qualify for God’s well advertised kingdom.
To actually qualify for God’s kingdom, believers must daily make conscious efforts to serve God with faithfulness.
Christians must pray for God’s strength. No serious Christian should consider the exercise as a tedious job.
Please pray!
My dear Jesus Christ, please give me grace to keep my testimony as a true Christian.
I know you are Christ the Son of God; no one can go to the Father except through you.
I have confessed you as my personal Lord, and that is why I am a Christian.
All I am asking now is your grace to keep my testimony unto the end. Help me to live holy and acceptable life before you, so that I can qualify for your rapture.
Please give me grace to serve you well and remain consistent with you throughout the days of my life.
Please write my name in the book of life, and let me remain heavenly bound.
For in your precious name “Jesus Christ” my Savior I make my requests.
The return of Jesus Christ to the world is imminent.
He will return to rapture his saints to his kingdom. Christ – the Savior warned his disciples to stay focus and remain fit since they will be tempted to slumber in faith.
Jesus Christ said,
“But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man” (Luke 21:34-36 NKJV).
Lesson on Rapture
The world system is programmed to get people occupy with mundane things that can distract them from faithfully serving God.
There are challenges here and there; bills must be paid, and other pressuring circumstances would keep featuring.
Anyone who is unfit and and unable to be raptured will be left on earth to suffer assaults from Satan.
It is therefore advisable that everyone make serious effort to be rapturable (fit for rapture).
Those who are raptured will enjoy eternal life with Jesus Christ in heaven.
Prayer To Qualify For Rapture
Dear Jesus, I confess my faith in you that you are Christ the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
Please qualify me for rapture. help me to stop pursuing cares of this world that are nothing but vanity!
Empower me through your Holy Spirit to take proper steps and live a life that is fit for your kingdom.
I am determined to follow you – Jesus Christ, and I ask for your grace not to yield to the distractions of the enemy.
I have made up my mind to keep my testimony as a child of God and stand by my word until the day of your appearance to transport your saints to heaven. Amen.
Jesus Will Soon Come To Rapture His Saints To Heaven
Rapture is imminent.
The reward of Christian faithfulness is far reaching.
The return of Jesus Christ to the world is imminent.
“But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man” (Luke 21:34-36 NKJV).
Christians must be careful not to allow anything to affect their relationship with God. 
Dear Jesus, I confess my faith in you that you are Christ the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
