In this continuing study I take a look at the Rapture Doctrine. Is this a Pre-Trib, as taught in most mainstream Churches are do Christians go through the Tribulation Period? I compare Thessalonians to Matthew 24 along with Revelation. I venture into Paul’s writings to explore what he has to say, along with what Yahweh says in Ezekiel.
In this Part 56, I finish our study in this Matthew 24 verse 47. I also go into Matthew 25 and talk about the 10 virgins
47 verily = amēn “am-ane'” properly firm, that is, (figuratively) trustworthy.
Shall make him (servant) ruler ... = Other wordsshall confirm his appointment over his household, and, as a reward, shall place him over all his property.
over = in charge of.
goods = substance, or property.
all his goods = all that he hath. This is the reward.
48 but and if = ‘but if’ note the condition
Evil = Apparently a primary word; worthless
Say in his heart = Secretly suppose.
Delayeth his coming = Will not return or may linger in a long time; or does not return as soon as was expected, and perhaps may not at all.
Here are three characters of a bad servant/minister.
1. They have little or no faith in the speedy coming of Yahshua Messiah, either to punish for wickedness, or to pardon and sanctify those who believe. It may be, they do not outwardly profess this, but they say it in their heart, and Yahweh searches their heart, and knows that they profess to teach what they do not believe.
2. They govern with an absolute dominion, oppressing their colleagues and doing violence to the followers of Yahshua Messiah.
3. They lead an irregular life, they do not love the company of the children of Yahweh, but eats and drinks with the drunkards, preferring the tables of the great and the rich, whose god is their belly, and thus feeds themselves without fear.
49 Smite his fellow-servants = As soon as he conceives the idea of the delay in his lord’s arrival, he changes his conduct, plays the master, and uses his power for oppression and injustice.
To smite his fellow servants = i.e. those who are faithful to their master.
And to eat and drink with the drunken. = He indulges in luxury and gluttony, choosing as his companions men of immoral habits.
50 The lord (Yahshua Messiah) of that servant = Not by redemption and grace, but by creation and profession,
Here are three punishments which answer to the three characteristics of the bad minister.
1. A sudden death, and the weight of Yahweh’s judgments falling upon him, without a moment to prevent it: this answers to his infidelity and forgetfulness. He shall come in a day in which he looked not for him.
2. A separation from the communion of saints, and from all the gifts which he has abused: this answers to the abuse of his authority in the Ek-kelsia of Yahshua Messiah.
3. He shall have tears and eternal pains, in company with all such hypocrites as himself: and this answers to his luxurious lifestyle, pampering the flesh at the expense of his soul.
That he is not aware of = The awful hour was utterly unknown; but this has not made him watchful; therefore be becomes unfaithful.
51 Shall cut him asunder - This kind of punishment was anciently practiced. Sometimes it was done by the sword. Sometimes by saws! As in the case of Isaiah!
Hypocrites = And appoint him his portion with the hypocrites — the worst of sinners.
Matthew 25
Oil = ‘el'-ah-yon’
EL = is essentially the Almighty
Jah is Jehovah in a special sense and relation.
Elyon = "the most high (God)"
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