As Mary Baker Eddy writes, "Jesus demonstrated Christ. He came to show how it is possible for mankind to be free of sin, sickness, and death through Christ, the healing and saving power of God. Jesus was sent by God to illustrate the way of salvation to mankind. I HAVE SO APPRECIATED the spiritual light that Christian Science shines on the concept of the second coming. The concept of rapture actually blends the two events: the second coming of Jesus and the translation of those saved into the kingdom of heaven. Those seeking a spiritual meaning of the Scriptures should do neither. The caveat that this translation will occur with the coming of the Son of man has caused Christians either to expect rapture on a certain date or to ignore it as religious superstition and irrelevant to their lives. Others have so accepted the inevitability of death for the body that it seems fanciful to consider that we could actually ascend as Jesus did.
No one wants to think he or she would be left at the mill (or the mall). While this scripture appeals to some, it seems improbable to others, who resist the message that some are chosen and others are not.
Jesus assured the disciples he would never leave them. Those who are not saved will be left behind. 24: 39-42. Many faithful Christians believe the Bible is prophesying that when Jesus comes again to earth, those who are saved will be transported to heaven without passing through the experience of death, just as Jesus ascended. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." Two women shall be grinding at the mill the one shall be taken, and the other left. Then shall two be in the field the one shall be taken, and the other left. Put simply in Matthew: "So shall also the coming of the Son of man be. It is used specifically to refer to Jesus' prophecy as told in Matthew, chapter 24 and Luke, chapter 17. The word rapture refers to a transporting of someone from one place to another, especially to heaven. This is a cause for their rejoicing, and is looked forward to with eager anticipation. In my hometown, it's not unusual to see a bumper sticker announcing, "In case of rapture, this vehicle will be unmanned." There are quite a few devout Christians who anticipate the coming of Jesus to be the true millennial event, regardless of the year. NOT EVERYONE IS AFRAID of the coming millennium.
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