It does talk about Jesus returning and taking his people to heaven, so you're right technically but I think all in this conversation knows what my question is getting at so do you have anything to add now that the technical part has been resolved?
True, there's no rules I guess but it states in the text that Jesus would return to take his people with him to heaven and nowhere does it suggest that it was to take place multiple times.
Where does it say that? I just finished reading the entire 25th chapter of Matthew and I didn't come across it. However I posted scripture from the 24th chapter that clearly states it will happen during the time period he was living in.
Revelation 1:1 says what's "shortly" to come to pass...that is consistent with the other 2 scriptures in stating, based on the text; he's already fulfilled the prophecies and the rapture has already happened.
So when he says "this generation won't pass before all these things take place", he wasn't speaking to those people there with him?
In response to the Paul statement, if that concept isn't accepted than why the rest of his teachings...and from my understanding, Paul is responsible for majority...
Not the ascension after he rose from the dead...I'm talking about when Jesus tells his disciples about the trials and tribulations that will proceed hood return to take his people in a rapture into heaven...based on bible scripture, hasn't it already taken place?
It can be titled an opinion but I see it more as an educated stance more than an opinion. It's based off of evidence so it's not just a matter of my thoughts...I believe there's a difference.
I'm here to debate. I don't affiliate with a religion so won't be looking to convert anyone to anything. My goal is to share what I know and hopefully be enlightened.
If you're not a Christian then what stance would you be taking in a debate? Also, what do you consider "faulty arguments"? I like to speak from a historical sense...