Bible Discussion Thread

Do True Believers go through great tribulation? Mt.24:21-22 (21) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. (22) And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. (great tribulation is the time period the antichrist forces all to accept a mark, which is called the mark of the beast. This time period is shortened by God because True Believers are the ones who will be persecuted during this time.) Now a look at the meaning of (tribulation)#2347; it means pressure, afflicted (-tion) anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble, to crowd, suffer tribulation. Imagine not being able to go in a grocery store to buy food for your family, no medications, more than likely no electricity, or buying fuel for cars unless you have the mark of the beast! Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that WE MUST THROUGH MUCH TRIBULATION enter into the kingdom of God. The word (disciples)#3101; it means a learner, pupil. 1.Pet.1:7 That the trial of your faith being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. 2.Tim.3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Phil.1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake. 1.Pet.4:12-13 (12) Beloved, think it not strange concerning the (fiery trial) that is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: (13) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. The word (fiery)#4451; it means calamity as a test. Let your faith be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ!