Monday, July 24, 2017

Why a New Blog?


I have been a Christian for many years, one who believes in what you call a dispensational pre-trib rapture.  Early this year, I stumbled upon something on the internet that has dramaticaly affected my life.  I am not sure which web site I found it on but I do remember that here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6JcY-ikec Steve Cioccolanti has made a good case for what is being called the Revelation 12 sign of 9/23/2017.  I was astounded about the clarity of this Revelation 12 sign.  To me, now it is a fact that "a great sign" will be seen on 9/23/2017.  As to what it means, it is my belief that there is a high probability that Jesus Christ is coming this fall to rapture his church to heaven, and also that the seven year Tribulation will begin.
That's quite a statement!!  I must be crazy, right?  Well, after many hours of study on the internet from probably seven or eight independent sources I have come to this conclusion.  And I am not the only one!  Let me give you some of the primary places from where I have developed my interpretation of this unbelievable sign:  http://www.unsealed.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6JcY-ikec, http://watchfortheday.org/http://www.heavenlysign2017.com/,   and http://www.erfministries.com/
Please note that these are people who over the last few years have developed their understanding of the Great Sign, and, even though they have no affiliation whatsoever with each other, they are  in most (not all!) points  in agreement. 
So, again, why a new web site?  Well, all of the people above are doing a great job of keeping us up with the latest information about the Great Sign, and about other prophetic events and insights.  And it has changed my life in that never before have I been so motivated to be ready to actually come face to face with my Savior!!  A godly fear has emerged that wasn't there, a serious introspection has taken place.  I want to be ready for His return, not to shrink from Him at His coming but to run to Him in Holy eagerness and joy. 
The articles and reports from these web sites have kept me motivated, and they are fantastic,  but..they aren't enough.  I want to know what to do with my life between now and this fall.  I would so like to be in touch with others who see this the way I do and who have the same desires and motivations as I.   It would be a great joy to meet some of these people on line, and even if possible on a local basis, to pray, to worship, and most important, to lead us closer to that place where, when we see him, He will say, well done Thou good and faithful servant.
I am going to stop here.  It's getting a little long.  Let me know your thoughts if you have stumbled onto my site and agree with my understanding of the Great Sign.  Anybody else of course thinks I am crazy (study the above web sites.  Perhaps you will be convinced!!).  Let's get together for the purpose of encouraging one another, interceding for the lost and for believers, reaching the lost, and growing closer to our Savior in godly Holiness.  Please note! Even if I and these others are wrong about the timing of His Coming, it doesn't matter.  This is how we should be living anyway!  The New Testament saints were eagerly expecting His return.  How much closer are we to this event than they?
Maranatha!
Phil