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THE WARNING

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This publication is dedicated to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

It is for His glory. Revival is in the air and Jesus is coming back soon.

Be ready for His coming!

copyright © #169 John L. Willhoite, 1994

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

FORWARD...............................................3

Chapter 1 . . . Jesus is Coming.......................7

Chapter 2 . . . Basic Preparations for the Rapture...11

Chapter 3 . . . The Great Awakening..................15

Chapter 4 . . . Preparations for World-Wide Revival..19

Chapter 5 . . . Prayer and Fasting...................23

Chapter 6 . . . Qualified to Go in the Rapture.......27

Chapter 7 . . . The Fruit of the Spirit..............31

Chapter 8 . . . Financial Responsibility.............35

Chapter 9 . . . Hell, the Destiny of the Sinful......39

Chapter 10. . . Our Heavenly Home....................43

RAPTURE READINESS TEST...............................47

 

 

 

 

 

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FORWARD

BY: John L. Willhoite

PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!

The time was five in the morning. Sister Willhoite and I were traveling on

deputation in Michigan when I was suddenly awakened by a dream from the Lord.

In the dream, I looked and saw a multitude of people before my eyes. A

platform sat in the center of the huge crowd. A man came to me and said. "You are

to be the preacher and our subject will be a simple message on the coming of the Lord."

The man asked me. "Where do you want to preach the message?" I answered, "I see a

platform in the midst of the people. but I do not want to preach from the platform.

A huge building is in the center of the people and I will preach from the rooftop of

the building." Suddenly I was carried by the Spirit to the top of the building where

I began preaching on the subject of the coming of the Lord. As I was preaching,

hundreds of men on horseback charged out of the building. They rode into the crowd

with small books under their arms. Hands reached from everywhere to receive them. God

spoke to me and said, "The books are the warning found in Matthew Chapter 26 that warn

of the iminent return of our Lord. He also told me that the Church would awaken, trim

her lamps, talk to others, and have time to go places after the warning. During this

time millions of dollars will be made available to send missionaries around the world.

I arose from my bed and awoke my wife. I told her about the dream. We prayed together

and the presence of the Lord filled the room. Later, I walked to my computer and sat

down to write a portion of a new book. Suddenly the Spirit of prophecy came upon me

and I wrote the words as God gave them to me.

From that time, I read the prophecy in my missionary services. The people ran to

the altar and prayed each time the prophecy was read. Two weeks after the dream I was

conducting a service in Minnesota. A man walked off the street and stood in the back of

the church during the latter part of my message. I began to read the prophecy. The man

suddenly ran down the center aisle screaming my name. He said. "John Willhoite. You

are a liar John Willhoite, I accuse you. I challenge your God." Demons were speaking

out of him. When the members saw that the man had a large dagger they hit the floor

crying and praying. The man arrived in front of the platform and was eyeing me with

hatred.

 

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Several good men of the church subdued him and ushered him out the side door. The man

pulled his knife from its scabbard and thrust it toward one of the men. Suddenly the

knife fell out of his hand.

I was in Minnesota when God spoke to me that I was to read the prophecy at the

General Conference. I called headquarters and spoke to a secretary. She said, "Brother

Leaman wants you to say something at the Conference." I asked, "How much time will I

have?" "Only three minutes," she replied. "What does he want me to say?" "Brother

Willhoite, he said you are to say something spiritual." I hung up the phone rejoicing in

the Lord.

Sunday came and it was mission's day at the conference. Brother Leaman held a

meeting with all of the speakers. He announced that time was short and all of the chosen

speakers would not have time to speak. My heart fell.

The ministers preached well. I knew that time was running out and there would not

be time enough for me. The last minister was introduced and he preached. The altar call

was given and I was disappointed. I knelt with the others to pray. My prayer was. God,

I'm under the gourd vine. You said one thing and have done another. You have not given

me an opportunity to deliver the message to the Conference as you said." I was upset with

God. I arose from prayer to find Brother Jones, the master of ceremonies, standing before

me. He pointed his finger at me and said, "Do what God wants you to do!" I stepped to the

pulpit and revealed the dream and prophecy.

'Yea. The voice of the Lord doth speak. I will not tarry! I will not wait! When mine

hour doth come, I shall come as lightning from the east to the west. Cannot you hear my

thunderings? I speak to you of dark hours that will come upon the earth. You will know of

my appearing for I shall speak to you in terms that you can understand. I will awaken my

Church. Lo, the veil shall he lifted from the eyes of my people and they shall see the

fields are white, already to harvest. Weep, oh my people, do not slumber. Do not be lulled

to sleep. Shout it from the rooftops. Shout it from the mountains, my people, I am coming

sooner than you expect. Behold, the nations await the Anti-christ. He is coming to deceive

the very elect. darkness, yea, gross darkness cometh, yet my people shall awaken. My horsemen

shall ride in the midst of my people, declaring my message of truth, for I am coming soon.

I promise you. I will not tarry, nor will I wait. The hour is upon you when my horsemen shall

ride. Yea, they shall ride to give the message to my people for I am coming soon.

 

 

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The offering for missions had already been taken before the last minister preached.

After the prophecy, Brother Billy Cole shouted, Take an offering!" Twenty-eight thousand

dollars was placed in baskets in a few minutes. Some took everything out of their wallets

and purses and threw the money in. I knew by this that the message I had for the Church

was really from God. WE ARE NOW IN THE TIME OF THE WARNING!

After the service, I was standing near our booth in the missions display area.

I noticed a strange looking man coming towards me. His eyes seemed to be glued on me.

He walked straight to me and pointed his finger in my face. He said. "You are the one

to prepare the end-time books for the warning." He turned and walked away without my

being able to say anything to him. I felt as though I had been visited by an angel.

I left the Conference and drove from Milwaukee to Houston to buy a car for my

daughter. Three days later, I drove to Chicago to pick up where I had left off in my

itinerary. I worked Northern Illinois for two weeks and drove back to Milwaukee for a

Missions Conference. I then left for Saint Louis to pick up my wife at the airport.

After picking her up, we drove to the southeast corner of Oklahoma for our first service

in the District. From there, we went to Tulsa to be with the New Life Pentecostal Church.

The date was October 26. The pastor checked my wife and me into the Marriot Hotel

near the church. After a wonderful service, the pastor took us to a nice restaurant for a

meal. I felt fine.

The next morning it was a different story. I awoke and my breathing was hampered.

My wife called the management of the Hotel and the management called an ambulance. The

ten-minute trip to the hospital was over quickly. Death struck while I was being wheeled

in on a stretcher. The emergency crew shocked me back to life.

I remember the swirling bright lights above me. People were calling my name. I could

see faces above me. The next thing I remember, I awoke on life support. I remained in that

condition for eleven days. When I awoke. I raised my eyes to look at the monitor and my

heart was going crazy. I knew that I was close to death. Again the lights went out and this

time it took seven shocks to bring me back.

Doctor Waters made the announcement. "Call in the family. John will not last through

the day. My close relatives came to Tulsa to say good-by.

 

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I knew when the family gathered around me that death was certain. Something was

happening that I did not know about. Entire churches fell to their knees to pray for me.

Many prayed in countries where we served as missionaries.

As I lay there dying my thoughts went to the prophecy that was given to me. I could

not understand why I was dying without time to prepare the warning. I knew that I was to be

a part of giving the end time warning to the Church world. "Why! Why!" These words rang over

and over in my mind. I hung between life and death for eleven days and suddenly I took a turn

for the better. One day, I looked at the clock. It was Wednesday. I wrote a note to my wife.

"At 12:10, I felt Jesus come into the room. Joy!" I later was informed that World Evangelism

Center had gone to prayer for me at 12:00 noon.

A miracle happened. I improved. After eleven days in CCU, I was moved to a private room.

At this time Dr. Waters entered my room. "John." he said, "if we take the machine off you will

die. If you fly to Houston you will die in the plane." I continued to improve. A few days later

he came back into my room. He was smiling. "John." he says, " get ready to go home to Houston.

Something has happened and your heart has smoothed out." A miracle had occurred. After

twenty-one days from the beginning of my illness, I was released to fly to Houston.

I AM A LIVING, WALKING, BREATHING, MIRACLE! I AM TAKING THIS REPRIEVE FROM DEATH TO WRITE

"THE WARNING." THIS LITTLE BOOK IS YOUR WARNING! IT IS TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE RAPTURE!

 

 

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CHAPTER 1

JESUS IS COMING!

THE WARNING

By: John L. Willhoite

Matthew 25:6, "And at midnight there was a cry made. Behold the bridegroom cometh; go ye

out to meet him." The last day warning is now going out to the Church. It is a warning

of the iminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ in the air. The warning is being given

to awaken the Church. Preparations for the coming of the Lord must be made without delay.

Listen to the warning as it rings loud and clear. Jesus is coming sooner than the Church

expects.

THE HOPE OF THE CHURCH

The second corning of Jesus Christ and the rapture of all true Christians are the hope of

the Church. The rapture is not death. It is not imortality. It is the resurrection from

the dead and glorification with Jesus Christ. The word "rapture" comes from the Latin word

"rapio" meaning "to carry off. It means a literal carrying away of the true Christians from

the earth to the New Jerusalem. 1 Thessalonians 4:17 is where Paul explains that "We which

are alive and remain shall be caught up to meet Christ in the air." This hope is set before

us again and again in the New Testament. It is mentioned more than three hundred times.

The repeated mention of the rapture experience should reveal the importance of the event.

THE SECOND COMING WILL BE A VISIBLE COMING

When we speak of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the rapture of all true Christians,

we refer to His personal and visible reappearing on this earth. Jesus said. "They shall

see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."

(Matthew 24:30) The angels could not have been wrong when they addressed the disciples

on Mount Olive after the ascension of our Lord. They said, "This same Jesus shall so

come again in like manner as ye have seen him go into Heaven."

 

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Jesus was caught away in a body. He shall return in a body. Man saw Him go up and man

shall see him come down. He went up in the clouds. He shall come down from the clouds.

Remember. it is stressed in the Bible that He shall come in "like manner" as he left.

THE SECOND COMING IS A LITERAL EVENT

The coming of the Lord will be a literal event. Paul says in I Thessalonians 4:16. "For

the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel,

and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:" This means the Lord

is coming back in a literal physical coming. John reinforced this when he said in

Revelation 1:7, "Behold. He cometh with clouds', and every eye shall see Him, and they

also which pierced Him." Jesus is coming back to the earth. Can anything be plainer?

WHEN WILL THE LORD COME AGAIN?

When will Jesus come back to the earth in bodily form to take his Church away? Nobody

knows the exact day nor hour, of the glorious appearing of the Lord and Savior, Jesus

Christ. Matthew 24:36 states, "For of that day and hour knoweth no man. No, not the angels

of heaven, but my father only. "There have been those who Mattempted to set dates and fix

times and seasons for the coming of the Lord. This brought despair in the hearts of the

persons who believed these reports. Satan has sought to dishonor the true doctrine of the

Second Coming of Christ. Behold the cunning of Satan. He inspires the date-setters to set

the exact date. When it doesn't happen as they predicted. faith disappears from the minds

of those who believe these lies.

THE CHURCH WILL KNOW THE APPROXIMATE TIME OF HIS COMING

The Church does not know the exact day nor hour, of the coming of the Lord, however,

God has made it plain that certain signs and a definite warning would be visible in

the last days. These signs and the ultimate warning, "Behold the bridegroom cometh,"

will reveal to the Church the approximate time of the appearing of the Lord in the clouds.

 

 

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Matthew 24:37 says, "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of

man be." Noah knew of the approximate time of the coming of the flood. Matthew 24:38

reveals that Noah entered into the Mark. God revealed to Noah the approximate time when it

would began to rain or he would not have entered into the Mark when he did. "Noah moved with

fear, built an Mark to the saving of his household."

SINNERS WILL KNOW OF THE COMING OF THE LORD AFTER IT TAKES PLACE

Jesus said, "Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." To "watch"

means to "expect" something to happen. The Church must be in daily expectancy of his return.

The Church will remain in a state of perfection because of this expectancy. Jesus stimulates

us to holy living so we will not be ashamed before him when he returns. The Bible says.

"So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many: and unto them that look for him shall

he appear the second time without sin unto salvation." Luke speaks of being ready in Luke

12:40. "He ye therefore ready also for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not."

THE MIDNIGHT CRY

Matthew 25:6 speaks of the midnight cry of "l3ehold the bridegroom cometh". This is a

definite warning that will he given shortly before the time of the Lord's coming. A

strong simple message of his appearing will strike the Church with a heavy blow. Noah

was warned of God. The Church is being warned as Noah was warned. The Lord is coming

back for a bride who has made herself ready. It is time for God to give the Church a

shock wave to awaken her.

THE DISCIPLES ASKED FOR ONE SIGN OF THE COMING OF THE LORD

In Matthew 24: 3, the disciples asked Jesus to tell them what sign they should look for

that indicated the coming of the Lord was near. The disciples did not ask for many signs.

The word sign" used in this verse did not have an "S" on the end of it.

 

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If they had asked for the revelation of more than one sign, the word "sign" would have

been plural. They only asked for one conclusive sign.

SIGNS OF THE END-TIME

Jesus said, "Take heed that no man deceive you." Deceive you about what? Deceive you

about the Second Coming of the Lord. He said. "For many shall come in my name saying.

I am Christ; and shall deceive many." Jesus continued, "For ye shall hear of wars and

rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass:

but the end is not vet." Jesus mentioned these events and yet he said we are not to

worry about them. They are not the signs that indicate His second coming.

THE TRUE SIGN OF THE COMING OF THE LORD

The sign which the disciples were asking for was not mentioned until Matthew 24:14.

"And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto

all nations: and then shall the end come." The true sign of the iminent return of

Jesus Christ is the sudden preaching of the gospel to the whole world.

THE SUDDENNESS OF THE EVENT

The coming of the Lord will not be a prolonged event. It will happen suddenly and

will be over in a matter of moments. Jesus compared his coming to lightning.

Matthew 24:27, "For as the lightning cometh out of the east and shineth even unto

the west: so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." Lightning flashes, strikes,

and is finished suddenly in a fraction of a second. All preparations must be made in

advance.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! JESUS IS COMING SOON

 

 

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CHAPTER 2

BASIC PREPARATIONS FOR THE RAPTURE

By: John L. Willhoite

An individual must accept and do the will of God to prepare for the rapture.

Obedience to the full plan of salvation is an absolute necessity. Many people

have not come to God in full obedience to the Word of God. Because of this,

they will he left behind to face the judgments of God.

BASIC PLAN OF SALVATION

The basic plan of salvation is divided into four parts. They are the four

essentials of salvation. If any one of the four is missing from your experience,

then it will be impossible for you It) go in the rapture. The four essentials of

salvation are as follows:

1. Faith

2. Repentance

3. Baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins

4. Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with tongues

ACTS 2:38, THE ONLY WAY

Acts 2:38 is given as the plan of salvation for our dispensation of time. Do you want

to go in the rapture? Acts 2:38 states, "Then Peter said unto them, Repent and be

baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins

and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." No other plan of salvation

is given for our dispensation of time.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! YOU MUST OBEY THE PLAN OF SALVATION TO GO IN THE RAPTURE!

FAITH, THE FIRST STEP IN THE PLAN OF SALVATION

Faith is the first step of salvation. No person above the age of accountability

can be saved and go in the rapture unless they place their faith in the Lord

Jesus Christ. John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only

begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have

everlasting life." Faith is the vehicle that will carry you on to obey the

complete plan of salvation. It is your starting point, however, this does not

relieve you to neglect the other comandments of the Lord.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING!

YOU MUST PLACE YOUR FMTH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TO GO IN THE RAPTURE!

 

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REPENTANCE, THE SECOND STEP OF THE PLAN OF SALVATION

Repentance is the second step of the plan of salvation. It is turning away from

sin and returning to God. You must ask for forgiveness of the sins you comitted

in the past and promise not to do them again. Repentance is a changed Mattitude

toward sin. Ii is prayer at the altar and action in life's daily walk. In Acts

11:18 the writer said. "Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance

unto life." Everybody is required to repent to go in the rapture. Sin will never

enter into Heaven. Jesus' first sermon after his baptism and testing in the

wilderness was on repentance. Matthew 4:17 states, "From that time Jesus began

to preach, and to say. Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Acts 17:30

reaffirms the necessity to repent. "In times past God winked at ignorance, but

now comands all men to repent.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING!

YOU MUST REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND TURN AWAY FROM THEM OR YOU CANNOT GO IN THE RAPTURE!

BAPTISM, THE THIRD STEP IN THE PLAN OF SALVATION

Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ is required to go in the rapture. Jesus said

in Mark 16:16. "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that

believeth not shall be damned." Luke testified that repentance and remission of

sins should be preached in his name (Jesus) among all nations, beginning at

Jerusalem." It was in Jerusalem that Peter preached a message which included

baptism in the name of Jesus Christ.

 

 

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THE CHURCH BEGAN WITH BAPTISM IN JESUS NAME

One hundred and twenty people, including eleven of the original apostles

and the mother of Jesus, obeyed the comand of the Lord to go into Jerusalem

to be endued with power from on high. When the day of Pentecost arrived.

Peter preached a convicting message. The people asked him, "What must we do?"

Peter comanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the

remission of sins. (Acts 2:38)

EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE BEING BAPTIZED IN JESUS NAME

Philip went down to Samaria and preached. The Samaritans were baptized in

the name of Jesus. Acts 8:16 says, "For as yet he was fallen upon none of

them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus." Peter

comanded the Gentile converts to he baptized in the name of Jesus.

"And he comanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord." (Acts 10:48)

Paul baptized the followers of John the Baptist in the name of Jesus.

"When they heard this. they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."

(Acts 19)

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NAME OF JESUS IN BAPTISM

The use of the name of Jesus is of utmost importance in baptism. Acts 4:12

states, "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other

name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." The Bible says.

"Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus."

The most comon expression by the minister when a person is baptized in the

name of Jesus is: "I now baptize you in the name of Jesus Christ for the

remission of sins." There is no remission of sins unless you are baptized

in the name of Jesus Christ.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING!

YOU MUST BE BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST TO GO IN THE RAPTURE!

The baptism of the Holy Ghost, with the initial sign of speaking with

other tongues, is absolutely essential for salvation. Nobody will go

in the rapture without it.

 

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The baptism of the Holy Ghost will give you power to go in the rapture.

FIVE STEPS TO RECEIVING THE HOLY GHOST

1. Place your faith in Jesus Christ.

2. Repent of all of your sins.

3. Pray audibly.

4. Yield yourself to the Spirit of God

5. Allow your tongue to speak with other tongues.

JOEL'S PROPHECY OF THE HOLY GHOST EXPERIENCE

The prophet Joel gave a prophecy concerning the out-pouring of the Holy Ghost.

Joel 2:28 informs us "And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour

out my spirit upon all flesh and your sons and daughters shall prophesy,

your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions." Isaiah

also spoke of the experience. "For with stamering lips and another tongue

will he speak to this people."

THE DAY OF PENTECOST

The first record that we have of the Holy Ghost being poured out is found in

Acts 2:1-4. "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come. they were all in

one accord, in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of

a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon

each of them,' and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak

with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."

THIS IS YOUR WARNING!

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST TO GO IN THE RAPTURE!

 

 

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CHAPTER 3

THE GREAT AWAKENING

By: John L. Willhoite

Revivalists have long pictured the awakening of the Church. Evangelists and

pastors of the past generations have spoken of revival in the future tense.

"Revival is coming..' they have said. "It will be upon us sooner than we expect."

Revival has been evasive, yet sporadic outpourings of the Spirit of God have been

realized through the years. The measure of revival in the past is like a grain

of sand on the beaches of the great awakening. The revivalists of the end-time

who walk in the Spirit are now declaring the message. "Revival is now here. The

great awakening is now in the beginning stages."

TEN VIRGINS A TYPE OF THE CHURCH

The great awakening is spoken of in Matthew 2~. The story is told of ten virgins.

The virgins are a true type of the Church. They were divided into two groups.

Five of them were wise and five of them were foolish. In the beginning of

Matthew 25, the Bible says that all of the virgins went forth to meet the

bridegroom. They all went forth to meet the bridegroom. However only five

of them were fully prepared. This allegory is spoken of in other passages

of Scripture. There would be "two in the bed, one was taken and the other left.

Two were grinding at the mill, one was taken and the other left. Two were working

in the field, one was taken and the other left." It appears that only half of the

visible Church will go in the rapture. You must heed the call and awaken yourself

imediately to take advantage of the last day warning.

HEED THE WARNING

The amazing thing is that all ten virgins were awakened by a warning.

"Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet Him." This is telling

us that we must heed the warning of God's messengers when they warn the

Church of His iminent return. The reason for the warning is that lamps

need to be trimed for the world's greatest revival.

 

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TRImING YOUR LAMPS

Oil lamps are still used by a large majority of the peoples of the world. You

will notice that when a wick burns low until it goes out, that the wick has

turned black. To trim your lamps means to pull the wick up, cut off the black,

clean the globe of the lamp, replenish the supply of oil, and after lighting

the wick again: the light will fill the room. There shall be light in the evening

time that shall fill the world.

THE GLOBAL AWAKENING

The great global awakening of the Church will bring revival, however many will

be unable to re-light their lamps because of the lack of oil in their vessels.

It is possible to lead people into such delusion that the minister will not be

able to re-light holiness and purity in the hearts of their followers. All of

the virgins will Mattempt to re-light their lamps at the midnight cry. Because

of sins terrible toll, five of them will not be able to continue their journey

towards heaven. They will not be able to see their way in the darkness.

SUFFICIENT AND INSUFFICIENT OIL

All of the virgins carried oil in their lamps, however, it appears that additional

oil for a long journey was not carried for their lamps. Because of the long wait

for the coming of the Lord, the oil in their lamps was depleted. The warning of

the coming of the Lord is now sounding and resounding around the world. Will you

wait until it is too late to heed the warning to replenish the oil in your lamp

and vessel?

THE INTERVAL BETWEEN

An interval between the time of the midnight warning and the rapture is obvious.

After the awakening, the virgins had time to trim their lamps, talk to one another,

and to go places. However it appears that this time was very brief. The coming of

the Lord may be months away or possibly several years in the future. The information

that modern day prophets have failed to see is this short interval of time.

People live as though Jesus will never come. This must change.

 

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THIS IS YOUR WARNING!

PREPARE TO MEET YOUR GOD IN THE AIR!

 

MIDNIGHT

The word midnight can mean one of three things.

1. God chose this time to warn the people to indicate that His coming was near.

2. God sees that the hour of the warning will be a sin-darkened hour.

3. God is giving the beginning of a new day because the mid-night hour is also

the beginning of a new day.

I prefer to choose all three of these as God's answer to the warning being given

at the midnight hour.

THE LIGHT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL

At the great awakening of the Church the light will be available to all who live

on the earth. The power in the name of Jesus will not be denied. Millions of souls

will fall on their faces to pray for the first time in their lives. Multiplied

millions will repent of their sins, receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, and be

baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

COMPROMISE WILL CEASE TO EXIST AMONG THE TRUE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST

Pastors, evangelists, teachers, prophets and apostles will burn midnight oil to

bring about this worldwide revival. Compromise will be a thing of the past among

these revivalists who set out to evangelize the world. They will ride as God's

horsemen and will not tarry long in worldly atmospheres, but will desire the

holy and the pure. They will set no evil thing before their eyes. Life in Jesus

Christ will be more important than anything else in the world. These revivalists

will rain terror upon Satan and his demonic powers. Their prayers and awesome

preaching will penetrate the strongholds of Satan. No demon will be able to

stand against the mighty thrust of Holy Ghost anointing. Sin and Satan will not

stop them from evangelizing the world.

 

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THE VOICE OF HOLINESS WILL BE HEARD

During the time of the warning, which is now upon us, millions will not be

interested in a compromise gospel. They will desire a sure voice to be heard

among them. Holy living will be the order of the day. The Church and the ministry

will abhor unrighteousness.

STRONG DELUSION WILL COME FROM FALSE PROPHETS

Strong delusion will come to those who follow false prophets. Their eyes will not

have sufficient light to see. Light is what makes things visible to our eyes. No

light! No sight! Holiness will be a thing of the past among them. They will begin

to think that darkness is light and holiness is not necessary to please a Holy God.

Spiritual filth will turn their eyes away from God to worldly amusements and pleasure.

Murders will be before their eyes, lust will fill their vision, and Satan will tell

them that they are winning. Many will turn away from the truth, however, millions of

others shall see the light and come to the truth with the beauty of holiness.

FLICKERING LAMPS

Many lamps will burn low on oil while the long wait for the coming Savior passes.

Those whose lamps are flickering without the necessary oil will not be allowed

to participate in the spreading of the light. True, the ten virgins awoke, however

five of them had trouble letting their light shine.

SPIRITUAL darkNESS ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH

darkness, yes, gross darkness will come upon the face of the earth. Thick spiritual

darkness will be everywhere. The warning, "Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye out

to meet him" reveals this darkness. The triming of the lamps shall offset this

darkness. Millions of tiny lights will blaze as a mighty forest fire in a dry

season. People will be drawn to the lighted lamps as bugs to a light in the night.

Consecration will be on its highest level since Christ walked on the earth.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! JESUS IS COMING SOON! BE READY!

 

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CHAPTER 4

PREPARATIONS FOR WORLD-WIDE REVIVAL

By: John L. Willhoite

A worldwide revival will come during the interval between the warning and the

rapture. The Church will awaken at the sound of the warning. The awakening of

the Church will cause all Christians to think differently than they have in

the past. They will take more interest in the things of God and less in worldly

success. This means that they will prepare for revival. As a result of this

millions of souls will turn to God.

EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS AND REVIVAL

Most modern day "revivals" are evangelistic meetings designed to reach the lost.

It is wonderful to have a series of meetings for this purpose, but this does not

mean that revival is in the hearts of the members. True revival is the awakening

of Christians. Evangelistic meetings are people Mattempting to reach people with

the gospel. A revival is something that comes from God to man. Prayer, fasting,

and a general return to the basics of Christianity are signs of true revival.

REVIVAL SPMarkED BY THE DESIRE TO GET CLOSER TO GOD

The end-time revival will happen because of the desire to get closer to God.

Prayer meetings, cooperative crusades, miracles, healing, deliverance and the

general awakening of God's people will bring revival. Old-time, soul searching

preaching will spMark the desire for revival in true Christians.

JOHN THE BAPTIST attractED THE CROWD WITH A MESSAGE FROM GOD

John the Baptist did not have a problem attracting crowds. He did not have a

huge cathedral. He shook the whole countryside with his awesome preaching of

the kingdom of God and righteousness. John did not have a public address

system, keyboard, guitars, or drums.

 

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The people came to see and hear John because of his message of deliverance.

The warning "Behold the bridegroom cometh. Go ye out to meet him" is powerful.

This message alone will attract thousands to the Church. People will stop and

take notice when they see the masses filling our church buildings. Several

services per day will be conducted in many churches.

PROPHECIES FOR THE END-TIME

Many things will happen during the interval between the warning and the

actual going into the bride chamber:

1. Church ministers will pray hours and hours for power from God.

2. The minister's hours of prayer will inspire the members to pray.

3. Sinners will be stirred because of the prayers of true Christians.

4. Healing and miracles will he comon.

5. The baptismal waters will be available with daily baptisms.

6. The altars will be full of weeping Christians and repenting sinners.

7. Powerful services will be conducted throughout the churches.

8. Prayer meetings will be well attended.

9. Bible reading and prayer will be restored to the family.

10. Evil electronic, demon influenced games will not be found in Christian

homes. (Not all electronic games are evil.)

11. The Church will abhor sin.

12. Pastors and members will strip their homes of evil televisions and

comercial video movies, where murders, adultery, wicked sex deviation,

and lewd lifestyles are portrayed hourly.

13. Hours will be spent in witnessing to others.

14. Every member will become a soul winner.

15. Lying, backbiting, and gossip will not continue in the Church.

16. Church members will ask forgiveness of one another.

17. Hatred and jealousy will not abound because of roaming members who

cannot decide where they want to go to church.

18. Divorce will be unknown among true Christians.

19. Naming sin will be heard from the lips of anointed preachers.

20. The ministers and members will not judge others who are Mattempting to

live for God, but do not have all of the truth.

21. Fellowship and the desire to have good, godly fellowship will prevail

among the people of God.

22. Missionaries will be sent imediately without worry of finance.

23. Giving will be at an all time high.

24. Fasting will occur often in the lives of all true Christians.

25. The gifts of the Spirit will operate daily to convince the world of the

power of God.

26. The winds of false doctrines will blow, however, the true Church will

not be effected by these doctrines.

27. Great prophets shall arise to stir nations. The world and worldly

leaders will hate them for they shall shake the kingdoms of the world.

Many of these prophets will be martyred.

28. Persecution will arise against the Church.

29. False prophets will reveal themselves in manners that will deceive many.

30. The name of Jesus will be hated by many outside of the Church.

31. Deceivers will be revealed within the Church.

32. Governments will strengthen their laws against the Church.

33. There will be those who have a form of godliness, but deny the power thereof.

34. Some members and ministers will fall away because they feel the

message is too hard.

35. More evil inventions will be sold to the public.

36. Gambling and playing the lotteries will be accepted practices by some.

37. Nobody will give for recognition only.

38. Many possessions will be sold and the money will be given to the

work of the Lord.

39. Evangelists will go to the churches and will not have to worry about money to

stay on the field.

40. Holiness will prevail in the true Church.

41. False churches will be identified by their lack of standards.

42. Crime will be at an all-time high.

43. Suicide will be at its highest level because of perplexities and

difficulties of life.

44. Abortions will continue to deepen the world's problems.

45. Our governments will accept assisted suicide.

46. Members will be imprisoned because of their stand for God.

47. Joy will fill the hearts of all true Christians.

48. Ii will be a privilege to be counted worthy of persecution.

49. More couples will move in together without marriage vows.

50. The ignorant and the mentally retarded will be executed because of

the desire to have a perfect race of people.

51. The patience of the pastors and members will be tested.

52. Many will feel God has forsaken them.

53. Greater problems will arise in the youth of the nations.

54. Open rebellion against leaders of the nation will be present

in a greater way.

55. Prostitutes will line the streets of our cities.

56. Drugs will be legalized in many nations.

57. False churches will ignore the power in Jesus name.

58. Demon possession will be more comon.

59. Many will wish for death to come upon them because of the

trouble of the nation.

60. Lying spirits will be rampant upon the earth.

61. Willful acts of violence will be launched against innocent people.

62. Fear will lie heavily upon the world.

63. Millions will die of the AIDS virus.

64. Rapes will be comon and rapists will receive lighter sentences.

65. Children will rise up to murder their parents.

66. Mothers and fathers will abuse their children and killing of

children will be more comon than it is today.

67. Witches will fool thousands into following demonic cults.

68. New false cults will appear on the scene.

69. Believers and sinners alike will be drawn into illicit sex.

70. Millions will fall on their faces to pray and the world's

greatest revival will bring back the Lord Jesus to the earth.

71. The coming of the Lord will be sudden and unexpected by the

world as the bride enters the bride chamber, pure and white,

washed in the blood of the lamb.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! THE ImINENT RETURN OF THE LORD IS UPON US.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE GREAT AWAKENING REVIVAL AND THE COMING OF THE LORD!

 

 

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CHAPTER 5

PRAYER AND FASTING

By: Patsy Ree Martin

WHAT WILL PRAYER AND FASTING DO?

Prayer and fasting will put a spiritual sword in our hands so we can war

against Satan. They give us strength to bear our daily burdens and carry

us through the storms of life. They turn back the shadow of death, put a

song in the Christians heart, lift the load of guilt and shame, fortify

the soul, lift us when we have fallen, bring angels down from heaven, heal

the soul, and reconcile the prodigal son. Dedicated prayer and fasting will

still a storm, calm the waters, restore your soul, overcome Satan, and

comfort the lonely.

HOW TO CONQUER YOUR FLESHLY DESIRES

When prayer and fasting are present in your life, fleshly desires become

subject to God. Faith is increased and carnality bows to the Spirit. Unbelief

is destroyed and a Christian becomes a channel for the Holy Ghost to work through.

Prayer and fasting bring the victory by helping us to overcome sinful desires.

Lust, hatred, malice, envy, bitterness and strife are easily conquered through

prayer and fasting.

REASONS PEOPLE PRAY AND FAST

1. Some people pray and fast when they come face to face with things that

they cannot overcome with their own strength. They must reach the end of their

strength, have no ability of their own to escape the situation, and be beyond

the help of others to feel the need to pray and fast. We pray because prayer

brings new courage and power. The Scripture says in Isaiah 40:31. "They that

wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." Ingredients as important as

prayer and fasting should prevail in every Christian's life.

2. One of the main reasons we pray and fast is for spiritual benefits.

Through prayer, coupled with fasting, we can see answers to prayer that we

have been praying about for years. Diseases and sickness disappear; temptations

are overcome, and a powerful revival can come overnight.

 

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We shall see God work miracles and see answers to prayers that we never dreamed

possible. The ministry of pastors, evangelists, teachers, and organizational

leaders experience Holy Ghost power through prayer and fasting. The gifts of

the Spirit shall operate freely with no restraints. Prayer and fasting brings

new anointing on our homes, families, and churches.

3. Christians pray because Jesus asked them to pray, in order to receive.

Jesus said in John 14:13-14, "Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I

do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in

my name, that will I do."

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER AND FASTING

1. The devil opposes every approach to God. He does all he can to stop

Christians from praying and fasting because he knows the power of these two

acts. He tries to fill all Christian's minds with other things to take their

minds off of God. He constantly tells you that you are too tired and sleepy

to pray. He uses the weapon of flesh against us.

2. Another hindrance to prayer and fasting is unbelief. James said. "Let

him ask in faith nothing wavering (doubting). For he that wavereth is like a

wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think

that he shall receive anything of the Lord."

3. Our carnal nature hinders us from praying and fasting. Sometimes we are

too carnally minded to pray and do not like the sacrifice of fasting. We seek

personal gain. Our time is taken up by the things that better our life materially,

and we have very little time to pray. Prayer is an enemy to the carnal nature.

JESUS, OUR EXAMPLE

1. Prayer and fasting were first place in Jesus' life. He did not pray to

prepare for the battle; it was the battle. He put forth His greatest energy

during prayer. He prayed in the garden until his sweat was as great drops of

blood. After prayer, Jesus went forth as the victor to receive the spoils of

spiritual war. Victories were won in prayer and displayed in the Lord's daily

life and in His death.

2. Prayer and fasting were important in the life of Jesus. This essential part o

f the Christian life is being ignored by many even though Jesus fasted and prayed

as our supreme example. The Bible says, "Jesus was led up of the spirit into the

wilderness to be tempted of the devil." The next sentence tells us that he fasted.

Fasting is the preparation of the soul to insure victory over temptation and be

rapture ready. Luke said that Jesus was tempted after forty days of fasting. He

overcame the devil, won the victory over temptations, and the devil could do nothing

to destroy Him.

3. Jesus revealed the reason He fasted for forty days in Matthew 17. The disciples

had prayed for a lunatic boy. The boy was not delivered and healed. The father of

the boy brought him to Jesus and the Lord cast the demons out. The disciples came

to Jesus and asked why they could not cast the demons out. He told them that "this

kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." The ingredients of prayer and fasting

must be added to make a power package to drive the devil out.

THE AWAKENING CHURCH

Jesus prayed while others slept. He asked, "Can you not watch with me one

hour?" He needed the spiritual support from others, but they fell asleep. The Church

is sleeping. This is the midnight hour. Who will awake the Church with the cry? "Behold

the bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him." The Scripture teaches that the Church

will awaken for a short period at the midnight hour. The Church will hear the cry.

"Behold the bridegroom cometh." Matthew 25 tells us that all ten of the virgins awoke

at the sound of the warning. The foolish realized that they did not have oil in their

vessel. They asked the wise if they could share their oil with them. The wise ones

have only enough oil for themselves and say. "We do not have enough for us and you."

It is possible that during the final awakening of the Church that some congregations

will not have enough oil to share with others. Oil is a type of the Holy Ghost. We

must find a place on our knees and pray for the holy oil of the Holy Ghost to saturate

us with a new experience with God.

 

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A CALL TO PRAYER AND FASTING

It is time for every member of the Church to hear the call to prayer and

fasting. The end-time is upon us. The clock hands are at the midnight hour. The

world is in turmoil and sin. Spiritually weak church members weaken the spiritual

structure of the Church. Pray and fast for yourself, your family, the ministry,

and the whole Church.

PRAYER AND FASTING BUILD MOUNTAIN MOVING FAITH

1. Mark 11:23 states. 'Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, be thou remove,

and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt it in his heart, but shall believe

that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

This Scripture alone can change your life from doubt to faith and defeat to victory

2. Prayer and fasting will do many things. They will generate miracle faith, earth

shaking faith, problem solving faith, and situation changing faith. During the time of

the warning, there will be many difficulties to face. If you face life with faith,

you can overcome.

3. Holy Ghost power is available to us, but we must take advantage of it.

Many people spend their lives close to the riches of God and never take advantage

of them. It is possible that we are sitting on top of the riches of God and have

not yet discovered them.

4. Prayer and fasting will remove the mountains from your life, but you should

not spend all of your prayer time for yourself and your family. Intercession should

be made for others that are not part of your family. An intercessor is a person

who prays for others until they receive help from the Lord.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! PRAY AND FAST! YOU MUST DO THESE THINGS TO PREPARE FOR THE RAPTURE!

 

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CHAPTER 6

QUALIFIED TO GO IN THE RAPTURE

By: John L. Willhoite

HOLINESS IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT TO BE ABLE TO GO IN THE RAPTURE!

In the beginning God created man a pure and spotless being. It was sin that

brought enmity between God and man. As long as a person has sin in his life he cannot

have a true relationship with God. Man must have holiness through the Spirit of God,

which should dwell in him.

SEED OF HOLINESS PLANTED IN THE HEART

A seed of holiness is placed in the heart of every born again Christian.

As the Spirit of God works in a Christian's life, the seed of holiness grows and

develops. What is holiness? Holiness is the working of the Spirit in the soul by

which a Christian is made like God. A Christian partakes of God's divine nature.

We are told by Paul to "Follow peace with all men, and holiness without which no

man shall see the Lord.

HOLINESS BEGINS WITH-IN

Holiness effects the thoughts and the intents of the heart. It is revealed

in a Christian's life by every word and step. It is a life of living outwardly the

divine life of Jesus, which dwells within a child of God. Holiness goes to the core

of the heart. It requires the heart to be set on God.

HOLINESS REQUIRED TO BE RAPTURE READY

"Without holiness, no man shall see the Lord" means just what it says in the

Bible. You cannot go in the rapture without holiness. Do you think that God will

continue to abide in a person who walks with Satan? Amos 3:3 declares differently.

"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" Rapture ready Christians are those

who search their hearts regularly to strive for perfection. The Bible speaks to us

about this. "Search me, O God, try me, and know my ways." His eyes can see what our

eyes cannot, therefore we must put our trust in him to guide us into all of His ways.

 

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STANDARDS ARE NECESSARY

When God took Israel out of Egypt under Moses leadership, he let it be known

there were standards for them to live by. The Word of God dictated their conduct,

manner of life, and even their clothing. Israel was required to keep these statues

and laws throughout their future generations. Moses said in Exodus 18:16. "I do make

them know the statutes of God, and his laws. "God declared in Deuteronomy 7:6, "For

thou art a holy people unto the Lord thy God: The Lord thy God hath chosen thee to

be a special people unto himself above all people that are upon the face of the earth."

DRESS STANDARDS GIVEN FOR ISRAEL

God spoke to Moses about his standards concerning what a man or woman should

or should not wear. Men are not to wear ladies apparel and ladies are not to wear

men's clothing.

THE HIGHWAY TO HOLINESS

Isaiah foresaw the future of the New Testament Church and said in Isaiah 62:10,12

and 35:8-9. "Go through, go through the gates: prepare ye the way of the people; cast up,

cast up the highway: gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people. And they

shall call them, The holy people. The redeemed of the Lord: and thou shalt be called,

sought out, a city not forsaken. And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it

shall be called the way of holiness, the unclean shall not pass over it: but it shall

be for those, the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. The redeemed shall

walk there."

Isaiah further proclaimed in Isaiah 49:22. "Thus saith the Lord God. Behold, I

will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people."

 

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RAPTURE READY CHRISTIANS AND STANDARDS

God has set standards for the Church. There are standards for the life style,

manner of dress, apparel, and doctrine of the New Testament Church. All Christians

should observe these standards. They are called "standards" because guidelines must

be established or standards set forth by the ministry that standardize our way of

living in Christ Jesus. Even the weakest Christians know that there are things

they can do or must not do. Trim your lamps and let holiness shine brightly through

Bible standards.

HOLINESS AFFECTS OUR LIVES

Separation from the world will affect every part of a Christian's life.

It will affect the conversation of the converted. Profanity, cursing, vulgarity,

and lying cease to exist in a Christian's life. Rapture ready Christians guard

their conversation. Paul instructs us in Philippians 1:27, "Only let your

conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ." Gossip and speaking

evil about others must be cleansed from every Christian.

RAPTURE READY CHRISTIANS ARE CAREFUL WHAT THEY SEE AND HEAR

True holiness standards will guide the Christian in the selection of

reading materials. The true Christian does not fill his mind with filthy,

lustful, pornographic books, dirty comics and lust filled magazines. Also

worldly music can damage your Christian walk. Movies, lewd television programs,

and ungodly comercial video films weaken your stand for God and truth. We must

keep ourselves unspotted from the world. Our minds must be kept free of spiritual

pollution or we will again be entangled in the web of Satan.

CHRISTIANS ARE NOT CAUGHT UP IN SEXUAL SINS

Christians will not practice homosexuality and lesbianism. Sin will not enter

into I leaven. Those who have been involved in this type of sin must repent and

change their ways to go in the rapture. The men who have effeminate ways and

mannerisms and the ladies who have a tendency to be masculine will correct

their mannerisms. Also, adultery and fornication must be repented of and changes

made to prevent their reoccurrence.

 

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SEPARATION FROM THE WORLD

Separation from the world will cause us to dress and look differently.

True Christians do not expose their bodies to the eyes of the public. Men should

not take their shirts off in public. Taking a bath or swiming in the public

without sufficient coverage is shameful. Ladies should wear dresses that are

modest. The dresses should not be so tight that every curve of the body is seen.

Parents should provide sufficient clothing to hide the private parts of their

children. A mother who is breast-feeding her child should cover herself while

doing so. Separation from the world will change our bad and sinful habits.

Smoking, beer drinking, whiskey drinking, gambling stealing, and all such

like must be put away and not comitted again. A godly woman will not wear

lipstick or colored cosmetics to beautify her self. Paul said in 1 Timothy 2:9-10,

"Women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shame-facedness and sobriety:

not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array, But which becometh

a woman professing godliness with good works. "The Christian woman knows that

1 Corinthians 11:15 states. "If a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her;

for her hair is given to her for a covering." She will not cut her hair. A

Christian man must not have long hair. 1 Corinthians 11:14 states, "Does not

nature itself teach you that if a man have long hair it is a shame unto him."

RULES TO HELP YOU MAKE PROPER DECISIONS CONCERNING HOLINESS

Ask yourself these questions concerning everything you do or say.

1. Does the Bible condemn this?

2. Can I pray and ask Jesus to bless it?

3. Can I take Jesus with me while practicing it?

4. Will this be a blessing to others?

5. Will this be a stumbling block to anyone?

3. Will this hinder, in ally manner, my service to Jesus Christ?

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! THE RAPTURE IS APPROACHING AND YOU MUST BE READY TO GO.

"WITHOUT HOLINESS NO MAN SHALL SEE THE LORD."

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CHAPTER 7

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

By: John L. Willhoite

RAPTURE READY CHRISTIANS AND THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Ask yourself the question, "Is there evidence in my life that I am a true

follower of Jesus Christ?" Jesus said in Matthew 7.'2() "By their fruits ye shall

know them." The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness,

goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. True Christians radiate these traits

constantly in their dealings with other people.

THE MOST IMPORTANT SIGN

The most important sign that all of the others are built around is love.

It is a feeling of brotherhood and good will toward other people. Love causes a

mother to hold her child, love is what makes a father support his family, love

causes Christians to love their enemies, and love causes a person to ask for

forgiveness.

FINAL APPROACH TO THE COMING OF THE LORD DEMANDS LOVE

As we approach the end of this age and the rapture of the Church from

the earth, millions will go to Christians for help. The Church needs a fresh

baptism of love to fill this need. A sign of love is a smile, a friendly look,

or any act of kindness to another.

THE SECOND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY

The experience of the Holy Ghost brings joy to the believer. Paul said in

Phillippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say rejoice." The

Christian life was never meant to be sad and dreary. Our worship of Jesus Christ

should be full of joy. The joy of the lord lifts us up above our burdens and

trials. Nehemiah 8:10 says, "The joy of the Lord is my strength."

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THE THIRD FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PEACE

Millions of nervously upset people visit psychiatrists and spend fortunes

searching for peace of mind. Many smoke cigarettes, drink beer, and take drugs to

calm their nerves. This indicates a lack of peace in their souls and minds. God has

promised to supply our needs. He has promised Heaven to us. A person that worries

constantly needs to have faith in the promises of God, thus bringing about peace

in the soul and mind.

THE FOURTH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LONG SUFFERING

In a word, long suffering means patience. We all know what patience is.

Wait on the Lord and His timing for things to happen. He knows best. Do not try

to rush things in your own timing, it will only mess things up.

THE FIFTH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS GENTLENESS

The Spirit of God manifests itself as being gentle. When we have the Spirit

of God in our lives we must be humane. A gentle person is not easily irritated and

is never angry without a just cause. Gentleness is not being bad tempered. True

Christians are not cruel and do not strike out at others. Solomon said in Proverbs

22:24-25, "Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man thou shalt

not go, lest thou learn his ways and get a snare to thy soul." Gentleness is a

sign of strength.

 

THE SIXTH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS GOODNESS

David said in Psalms 37:23, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the

Lord and he delighteth in his way." The integrity of a good man is above reproach.

He is honest, righteous, and has good morals. The presence of a good man influences

those around him to be good.

 

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THE SEVENTH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS FAITH

Faith is trusting God. It is belief in the existence of all unseen things

that pertain to God. Paul spoke about faith.

1. Hebrews 11:6, "Without faith it is impossible to please him.

2. Hebrews 11:1, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence

of things not seen."

Faith is a quality that can be transmitted to others. The fruit of faith

is given to all Christians to give to others. Speaking words of faith to another

person encourages him to continue to serve the Lord. The Bible says. "Faith cometh

by bearing and hearing by the word of God."

THE EIGHTH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS MEEKNESS

A meek Christian has the quality of humility. It means to be humble and

submissive. Meekness means that when you do others wrong, you will ask for forgiveness.

A meek person is submissive to God and to leadership. To be a true Christian with a

meek spirit does not mean that he is not to be aggressive and without a vision. The

meek person accepts the challenge to do the will of God, but he considers others and

their opinions. He feels that others have the right to be leaders as well as himself.

THE NINTH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS TEMPERANCE

Every Christian must have the quality of restraint. Temperance is restraint.

Those who live without restraint give themselves to every basic desire in the human

heart. The Bible tells us that the days of Noah were like the days we live in now.

In the end-time they will be eating and drinking until the day of the rapture. Paul

says in 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 "And every man that striveth for the mastery is

temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an

incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly, so fight I, not as one that

beateth the air: but I keep under my body, and bring it into Subjection: lest that

by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should he a castaway.

 

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JESUS MUST BE IN FULL CONTROL

Christians who have the love, joy and peace of God in their lives must spread

Christianity. The Lord dwelling in our hearts and having full control will bring

forth the fruit of the Spirit. Let the Spirit of God work in you and you will be

fruitful in every good work. The rapture is soon to come. Remove hatred, malice,

adultery, fornication, lying stealing from God, and all other elements of Satan

from your mind and heart. Make wrong things right. If you have done something

that hurt your brother in Christ do not be afraid to go to that person to ask

forgiveness. Cling to the fruit of the Spirit.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! JESUS WILL RETURN SOON. THE CRY IS GOING OUT TO EVERY

CHRISTIAN. "AWAKEN MY CHURCH, REPENT OF ILL FEELING AND SINFUL MattITUDES!

REMEMBER, THIS IS YOUR WARNING AT THE MIDNIGHT HOUR.

TRIM YOUR LAMP AND ADD THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT TO EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE.

 

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CHAPTER 8

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

RAPTURE READY CHRISTIANS GIVE SACRIFICIALLY TO GOD'S WORK

By: John L. Willhoite

THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRY

God placed the five-fold ministry in the early Church. All five ministries

still exist in the Church of the end-time. They are: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists,

Pastors, and Teachers.

1. Apostle - This word means, "sent." Sent by whom? An apostle is a person who

goes to a country, a city, or any area to raise up a new work. The original apostles

were the pioneers of the Church. They established the Church in unreached areas.

Apostles are sent by the Lord and the existing Church to establish the gospel in

unreached areas. How is the apostle supported financially? He is dependent upon

the pastors and local churches for his assistance.

2. Prophet - Prophets do not go around prophesying all of the time, even though

this is an important part of their ministry. Their work impacts a nation with challenges

against sin and corruption in high places. A prophet is sometimes sent to stir up Church

and bring the members to their knees. How is the prophet supported? He usually has no

financial support other than that, which is generated through the local pastors

and churches.

3. Evangelist - The evangelist is a traveling minister who does not pastor a local

church. His ministry consists of perfecting Christians and ministering to the unsaved.

How is the evangelist supported financially? He receives offerings from the pastors

and local churches.

4. Teachers - Teachers are given for the perfection of the saints. They are one of

God's gifts to the Church, yet their ministry is usually supported by themselves.

 

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How should a teacher be supported financially?

The pastors and local churches should support the teacher's ministry

5. Pastors - Pastors care for the local congregations. How are the pastors

supported financially? They usually derive their income from the tithe of the

local church. The pastors are chosen by God to be the stewards and treasurers

for all five ministries. The local pastor is responsible to God for the money

received from the congregation. It is an awesome responsibility to govern God's

money. The money must be distributed properly. God will refuse to bless the

church and pastor if this is not done. The money may continue to flow, however,

empty altars and discouraged, spiritually dead members are the results of not

taking care of the ministries.

A RIGHT MattITUDE TOWARDS GIVING

A person must give with a right Mattitude or the Lord will not accept it.

Giving is not to be begrudged with a feeling that you are forced to give. We are

to give cheerfully. "For God loveth a cheerful giver." The Bible says, "Then the

people rejoiced. for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart

they offered willingly unto the Lord, and David the king also rejoiced with great joy."

BIBLICAL TITHING

Proverbs 3:9 states, "Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the

first-fruits of all thine increase." Abraham was the first to give tithe to the

Lord. It is said in Genesis 14:20, "And blessed be the most high God, which bath

delivered thine enemies unto thy band. And he gave him tithes of all." The tithe

is 10 percent of your earnings. Jacob said in Genesis 28:22, "And this stone which

I have set as a pillar, shall be God's house and all that thou shalt give me, I will

give the tenth unto thee." A tither is blessed financially by the Lord. Systematic

giving is required of all Christians. We must set aside our tithe and offerings.

If we do not separate the Lord's money from our own, we may he tempted to spend it.

Leviticus 27:30 reveals to us that tithe and offerings are "holy unto the Lord."

The Bible teaches in 1 Corinthians 16:2 "Upon the first day of the week let every

one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him."

 

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GIVING SACRIFICIAL GIFTS

All true Christians are required to give sacrificially to world missions

during the interval between the warning and the rapture. The spirit of generosity

is coming to those who wish to follow God. Lands will be sold and the entire amount

given to overthrow the power of the devil. The Church is realizing that money will

be needed to complete the work of the Lord in the earth before his coming. The

members and pastors are sacrificially comitting their possessions and finances

for God's work.

WAYS TO BLESS THE LORD THROUGH GIVING

There are several ways to bless the Lord with your finances:

1. Sacrificial gifts for the work of the local church.

2. Tithe must be given faithfully by every person who has financial gain.

Ten percent of all finances belong to God.

3. Home missionary giving is productive. This is for the missionaries who

live and work in the same country where they were native born.

4. Foreign Missionaries must be supported. How shall we evangelize the

world if we never make a comitment to help them carry the gospel

around the world?

STAGNANT POOLS

The local pastor and church officials control the money of the Church.

They direct the funds into the proper channels. A body of water will become

stagnant if it has no outlet. Thriving churches must give to those who carry

the gospel or they will become stagnant cesspools.

BE CAREFUL HOW YOU GIVE

It is the custom of some to make a big issue of their giving. They want

everyone to know that they are giving and the amount they are giving. They

prefer to give when there is a show of hands and not when the offering plate

is passed. The reason for this is the desire for recognition from other members

and the pastor.

 

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There is nothing wrong with making a verbal comitment before the

congregation of the Lord. However, if the only reason for giving is for

recognition, you will receive your reward only from those around you who

appreciate your giving.

THE LORD WILL CAUSE US TO PROSPER

God will honor your giving and pour out blessings on you, which causes a

Christian to prosper financially. Three witnesses of this fact are listed.

1. The Lord said in Malachi 3:10, "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse,

that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of

hosts. If I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing

that there is not room enough to receive it."

2. Jesus said in Luke 6:38, "Give and it shall be given to you, a good measure,

pressed down, shaken together and running over, shall men give into your bosom.

For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."

3. Paul said. "He which soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he

which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully." We must give God an

opportunity to prove himself. His giving to you is based on your giving to him.

You can expect great returns as you give unto the Lord although this is not the

primary reason for giving.

REVIVAL MUST TAKE PLACE NOW!

It is time to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. The warnig is

now going out, "Behold the bridegroom cometh. Go ye out to meet him." Going out

to meet Him involves your total life. This means that every pastor and member

must give of themselves and their finances to be involved in the end-time revival.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! LAYING UP TREASURES ON EARTH IN THESE LAST DAYS WILL

NOT BE PROFITABLE FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. THE WORLD CANNOT EXPLODE INTO

APOSTOLIC REVIVAL WITHOUT FINANCES. GIVE TO THE LORD'S WORK AND LET GOD

WORK THROUGH YOU.

 

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CHAPTER 9

HELL, THE DESTINY OF THE SINFUL

By: John L. Willhoite

RAPTURE READY CHRISTIANS WILL NOT GO TO A BURNING HELL!

Eternity is infinite, limitless, imeasurable and forever. Time,

bounds, shores, or the finite does not limit it. The eternal is without

end. When dealing with God, we must deal with the eternal. For instance,

the redemption that Jesus Christ secured for us on Calvary is eternal.

Hebrews 9:12, "Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own

blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal

redemption for us." Our salvation that Jesus brought to us gives us

eternal life. Hebrews 5:9 states, "And being made perfect, He became

author of eternal salvation unto all that obey Him." Majestic Heaven,

the abode of God, is a permanent eternal place. The hope of every Christian

is to make this place their permanent residence.

HELL IS AN ETERNAL PLACE

It may shock you to learn that there is an actual violent,

turbulent, raging, ever-burning, never to cease place of punishment,

a place where the sinful do not die: and the fierce scorching fire

is not quenched. Hell is a true reality, unfaked, unexaggerated, and

bona fide place. It is the actual residence of judged, condemned

sinners, fallen angels, the devil, the false prophet, and the Antichrist.

JESUS DESIRES TO SAVE EVERYONE

God has acted at great personal cost to free us from eternal

punishment. John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world that he

gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should

not perish, but have everlasting life." The price was paid on an

old rugged cross. John 3:1 7 states, "For God did not send His Son

into the world to condemn the world: but that the world through Him

might be saved." Every person must make the decision for his or her

eternal destination

 

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HELL AND BIBLE REFERENCES

Hell is mentioned in the Bible numerous times. 11 Samuel 22:6

says that it is a place of sorrows, "The sorrows of Hell compassed me

about." Luke 16 says that Hell is a place of torment. "And in hell he

lift up his eyes, being in torments." Matthew 5:29 confirms that there

is suffering in Hell. "It is more profitable for thee that one of thy

members should perish and not that thy whole body should be cast into

Hell." Hell is not a popular subject. No matter how unpopular the

subject is everybody should be informed of the burning Hell. There

is a real burning Hell! It is not a pleasant thought, but it is better

to think about Hell now and repent, than to ignore the fact and do

nothing about your salvation. Do not wait until it is too late to make

a decision to serve the Lord.

HELL NOT MADE FOR MANKIND

Hell was not made for humanity. God was forced to create a burning

Hell because of the fall of the angels. Satan and his demons were condemned

to spend eternity in Hell when they rebelled against God. Jesus himself

declares in Matthew 25:41 that Hell has been prepared for the devil and

his angels.

MAN REBELLED AGAINST GOD

Man rebelled against God. 11 Peter 2:4-6, "For if God spared not

the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them

into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment: And spared not

the old world, but saved Noah, the eighth person, a preacher of

righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorra into ashes, condemned them

with an overthrow, making them an example unto those that after should

live ungodly."

HELL IS ENLARGING HERSELF

Proverbs 27:20 states that "Hell is never full." The Bible is true. Hell

is never full because it is constantly enlarging itself. Isaiah 5:14, 'Hell

is enlarging herself without measure." Why is Hell enlarging herself? It is

not necessary to make the prison larger if the population placed inside

the walls is not increasing. Hell is enlarging herself to accomodate the

millions who were not scheduled to go there. God made Hell and set it on

fire with eternal fire. The roaring flames eat away at the enclosure of I

fell while most sinners have little knowledge of their final destiny.

 

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CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF HELL

The clearest description of Hell is found in Luke 16. "There was a

certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously.

And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full

of sores. And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's

table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass that the

beggar died and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom, the rich man also

died and was buried: And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torment and seeth

Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said. Father Abraham,

have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water,

and cool my tongue, for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, "Son,

remember that thou in thy lifetime receiveth thy good things, and likewise Lazarus

evil things, but now he is comforted and thou art tormented. And beside all this,

between us and you there is a great gulf fixed; so that they which would pass

from hence to you cannot: neither can they pass to us that would come from thence."

RICH MAN'S STORY REVEALS SEVERAL THINGS

1. A person will have a body in Hell. The person will not be spirit only,

but will have eyes, tongue, voice, and memory. The inhabitants of Hell will

have feelings. They will think about loved ones, be thirsty, feel pain, and

be remorseful for the life they lived while on the earth.

2. Hell's population will be able to remember the good things they had on

the earth and the bad that they did during their lifetime.

3. Voices will be heard in Hell. Some will be crying for water; others will

pray for mercy; and others will pray for lost family members.

 

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Yes! It is true! Hell will be full of people who refused to pray while on earth,

but in Hell they will be willing to pray.

THE NARROW AND THE BROAD WAY

There is a narrow way that leads to life eternal. A broad road leads to

Hell. Matthew 7:13-14, Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and

broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat;

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few

there be that find it." Millions are marching to the cadence of Satan, Marching to

their eternal destiny; headed for a Hell that was not prepared for them.

THE PLAN OF SALVATION

We can all be thankful that the story does not end here. There is a way to

escape from going to Hell that has been provided by God. Jesus does not desire

that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance and eternal life.

ACTS 2:38 IS THE PLAN

Peter shouted on the day of Pentecost. "Repent and be baptized everyone

of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive

the gift of the Holy Ghost." First a person must place their faith in Jesus Christ.

The second step is repentance. The third step is baptism in the name of Jesus

Christ for the remission of sins. The fourth step is to receive the gift of the

Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with new tongues.

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! HELL IS THE ETERNAL DESTINY OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS

WHO CHOOSE THE BROAD ROAD! JESUS IS COMING!

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU MISS THE RAPTURE?

 

 

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CHAPTER 10

OUR HEAVENLY HOME

RAPTURE READY CHRISTIANS WANT TO MAKE HEAVEN THEIR ETERNAL HOME!

By: Kevin Martin

1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 states, "For if we believe that Jesus

died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God

bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that

we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not

prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from

heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump

of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we which are alive

and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet

the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." It is important

to know and believe that Jesus is coming back and that Heaven exists.

HEAVEN OR HELL

There are only two destinations for human beings. It is either

Heaven or Hell. Choose the straight road and go to Heaven or choose the

wrong road and go to Hell. The broad road of sin and hypocrisy leads to Hell.

The narrow road of holiness and truth leads to life eternal. Choose the right

road and go in the rapture.

HEAVEN IS THE DWELLING PLACE OF GOD

Heaven is the throne of God. It is the dwelling place of the most high.

It is the home of our heavenly father who is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:34 - 35 states. "Heaven is God's throne and the earth is his

footstool." When Jesus was teaching on prayer in Matthew 6:9, He said,

"Our father which art in heaven." This clearly identifies Heaven as being

the home of our Lord. God's abode is a unique realm, not to be identified

with the physical creation: In Deuteronomy 10:14, the Scripture says "Behold

the heaven and heaven of Heavens is the Lord's thy God."

 

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A HEAVENLY HOME IS PREPARED

There is a special place that God has prepared for those who love

Him and keep his comandments, John the Revelator is the only human being

to see the New Jerusalem. We could not even imagine what Heaven is like,

however it has been described to us. It is beyond our wildest dreams, Jesus

said in John 14, "In my fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so I

would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare

a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself: that where

I am, there ye may be also." Jesus promised to come back for the Church. Are

you ready for his coming?

THE HOLY CITY, NEW JERUSALEM

The Lord showed John a revelation of the city that he prepared for

His Church. John saw this beautiful city coming down from God. Revelation 21:2

states, 'And I, John, saw the holy city. New Jerusalem, coming down from God

out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband." Very soon our eyes

will See Heaven. We will behold its beauty as the bridegroom presents it to the

bride. The bride and the bridegroom will be brought together for that

great wedding day.

HOW LARGE IS THE HOLY CITY?

John saw the angel measure the new city. Revelation 21:16 says that it

is 12.000 furlongs or 3,000 kilometers square. The New Jerusalem will also be

3000 kilometers high. This is a great city! It is a place to look forward to

seeing and calling our eternal home. We will be there forever and forever.

THE WALLS OF THE NEW JERUSALEM

Revelation 21:10 informs us, that John was carried away in the spirit

to a great and high mountain. One of the beauties that he beheld was a great

wall made of Jasper. The wall of Jasper, that surrounded the Holy City, measured

one hundred and forty and four cubits or seventy meters tall. Jasper is like

glass and is very hard. The city is like a beautiful green colored Gem. It is

colorful and clear as crystal. It is more beautiful than anything in all the world.

Revelation 21:19-22 tells us that the foundations of the wall of the city are

garnished with all manner of precious stones.

 

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THE TWELVE GATES OF THE CITY

Twelve entrances are located in the walls. Three gates are on each side

of the city. At each entrance there will be an angel standing guard. Revelation

21:12, "John saw the wall great and high, and there were twelve gates, and at

the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the

twelve tribes of Israel." Beyond the gates are streets of pure gold. Revelation 21:21.

"The streets of the city were pure gold, as it were transparent glass."

THE HOLY CITY IS A PLACE OF PURITY

When a wall is built around something, it is built for security. Our

heavenly home will be a place of eternal safety. In Matthew 6:20 Jesus said.

"Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth

corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal." Within the walls

of this city there will not be anything that can corrupt. There will not be

any pollution or harmful chemicals that cause rust. Nothing can harm the

people that go to heaven.

JESUS IS THE LIGHT IN THE NEW JERUSALEM

In Revelation 21:22 John said, "And I saw no temple therein, for

the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it." On earth, man

has worshipped God in temples made with man's hands. In the city of God,

there is no need of an earthly temple. Jesus is the temple. He will be the

light of the city. Revelation 21:23, "And the city had no need of the sun,

neither of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God did lighten it,

and the Lamb is the light thereof,"

 

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HEAVEN IS A PLACE OF PEACE

It is difficult to find peace on the earth. The only true peace on

the earth is having God inside you. It is wonderful to know that when a

Christian lays down at night that he is ready for the rapture. Heaven is a

place of peace. This peace is so awesome that problems of life will not

destroy the faith of the Christian. During the interval between the warning

and the rapture Satan and his demonic forces will Mattempt to discourage the

faithful of God's church. All true Christians will keep their faith, will not

waver and will be with Jesus forever.

 

 

THIS IS YOUR WARNING! BEING PREPARED FOR THE COMING OF THE LORD

IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR SALVATION. YOU WILL ONLY GO IN THE RAPTURE

IF YOU ARE A TRUE CHRISTIAN.

 

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RAPTURE READINESS TEST

ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE? WE ARE NOW IN THE TIME OF THE WARNING.

THE WARNING IS GOING OUT; "BEHOLD THE BRIDEGROOM COMETH,

GO YE OUT TO MEET HIM." TEST YOURSELF TO FIND IF YOU ARE RAPTURE READY.

Answer yes or no

1. Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ?

2. Have you repented of all of your sins?

3. Have you been baptized in Jesus name?

4. Have you received the gift of the Holy Ghost with the

evidence of speaking with new tongues?

5. Do you live and walk in holiness?

6. Do you have the fruit of the Spirit in your life?

7. Do you attend church services regularly?

8. Do you give your tithing regularly?

9. Do you give offerings regularly?

10. Do you help support missionaries?

11. Do you love your brother and sister in Christ?

12. Do you pray for each other?

13. Do you repent when you have sinned?

14. Do you believe that there is but one God?

15. Do you pray?

16. Do you fast?

17. Do you love your enemies?

18. Are you peaceful?

19. Do you have patience?

20. Are you gentle?

21. Are you meek?

22. Are you temperate?

23. Are you faithful?

24. Do you have faith in God?

25. Do you witness to others?

26. Are you honest?

27. Are you truthful?

28. Are you ethical?

29. Do you respect others?

30. Are you trustworthy?

 

 

All of the previously listed questions must he answered yes to be

ready-for the rapture. If you have any doubt concerning any of these

things. Please contact your pastor for guidance. Jesus is coming soon!

We must be ready for His coming!

 

THIS IS YOUR WARNING

BEHOLD THE BRIDEGROOM COMETH. GO YE OUT TO MEET HIM!

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