Some Rough Hard Times for me.

[Destroyer2000]

I don't really like talking about the Tribulation and the Rapture. I think about what it would feel like to be left behind, and whether I will or not. It is scary. Some people believe that once you're saved, technically, you'll go to Heaven no matter what. That's not what my denomination believes. The Free Will Baptists believe that we are born with the choice; go to Heaven or go to Hell. I wonder sometimes that if God already knows before He creates where we will end up going, then why does He create us if he knows we are going to Hell?

Sometimes I feel that nomatter what I do, it won't matter, that I'll never be a true Christian, and my prayers don't always seem heartfelt. I don't feel like I mean it when I ask for forgiveness sometimes. Soon, my pastor is going to start a study of Revelation, and I do NOT want to hear it. I don't like any of Revelation. I realize that the bad things in it are probably what scares me, but if I trust God I won't be here for that. (I forgot to say, many people in my church give only a decade or so more before the Rapture.) Another thing; sometimes I feel like I'm going hostile against God. And that IS NOT a good feeling.

I've forgotten for now some of the other things I wanted to mention, but I'll post them later when I remember. Anyway, please pray for me.

[Mave]

I'll pray for you and take this topic up on PM.

[ssj2gohan61]

ill be praying for you but to be honest i do not know what Tribulation and Rapture is.. and in my opinion no one can be a TRUE christian in todays society but people are close i think

[Rogie]

Don't worry about being a "true" Christian. Just concern yourself with being a Christian, someone who believes in God, has accepted His salvation, and wants to work for and serve the Lord while daily asking for forgiveness. No one is perfect, that's why we have God in our lives, for only He is perfect. And no one should think that just because you've been saved once that you're going to Heaven no matter what. We've got to daily repent and ask for forgiveness to keep our salvation close and to hold onto it.

And I don't think anyone actually likes to talk about or read Revelation. It is scary -- for sinners. But you're right: you won't be here to experience any of it if the rapture comes during your lifetime. So don't feel bad for not liking Revelation.

I think I kinda preached a sermon there... sorry about the long reply. If you ever want to talk, just PM me. I'm praying for you.

[Knives]

Your goin up...