Bible Discussion Thread

Do we go through the great tribulation? Eph.6:10-13 (10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (13) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (Who are these verses telling to Put on the whole armour of God to stand against the wiles, (trickery) of the devil in the (evil day)? If the rapture were to take place before this evil day then theses verses would be telling non-believers, the disobedient ones who don't believe in Jesus and are about to face the wrath of God to Put on the whole armour of God to stand against the wiles of the devil? That makes no sense at all, does it? The evil day would more than likely be great tribulation. Acts.14:22 tell us "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". (Do we want to believe what the Word of God tells us? It very clearly says we must through much (tribulation) enter into the kingdom of God!) The word (tribulation) is #2347; it means pressure, afflicted (-tion) anguish, burdened, persecution, trouble. Acts.14:22 told us to continue in the faith through what sounds like a really tough time period, almost like we are being tested? 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 Chrst. The word (tried) is #1381; it means ((to test)). We will be tested during great tribulation. The (appearing) of Jesus Christ is Mt.24:29-31 Immediately after the tribulation.