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Many people have spent their lives studying and debating the details of end-time events. While it’s good to be watchful, we must also be honest—God has not revealed everything to us. Some things remain a mystery, and we must use caution not to build doctrines on speculation.
In recent years, many Christians have focused on the ashes of the red heifer, the plans to rebuild the third temple, and other signs they believe point to Christ’s return. While these events may have prophetic importance, they should not distract us from what is clear in Scripture.
Here’s the bottom line:
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Jesus is coming again in the rapture.
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We don’t know the day or the hour.
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Until then, we have work to do.
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The real question is: Are we ready?
Let us not chase every headline or theory. Instead, let us live each day as if Jesus could return today, and be faithful to the mission He left us—to preach the gospel and live holy lives.
1. Salvation Is the Same for Everyone—Jew or Gentile
Key Truth: The only way to be saved is by trusting Jesus Christ, whether you’re a Jew or a Gentile.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” — John 14:6
“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.” — Romans 10:12
“For there is no respect of persons with God.” — Romans 2:11
God doesn’t save one group differently from another. Everyone must come through faith in Jesus.
2. The Third Temple: What Does It Mean?
Many believe a temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem before Jesus returns. The Bible says a future temple will be used by the Antichrist (a false leader who will pretend to be God).
“…so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:4
“But the court which is without the temple leave out… for it is given unto the Gentiles…” — Revelation 11:2
Important: The temple cannot save anyone. Some people may return to animal sacrifices, but only Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross can take away sin.
“For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.” — Hebrews 10:4
3. Will the Jews Be Saved?
Today, individual Jews (just like Gentiles) must believe in Jesus to be saved. But one day, the nation of Israel will turn to Jesus when He returns.
“And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer…” — Romans 11:26
“They shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him…” — Zechariah 12:10
This means many Jews will finally believe Jesus is the Messiah during the end times.
4. What Is the Rapture?
The rapture is when Jesus comes to take His Church (all saved people) out of the world before God brings judgment during the Tribulation.
“…the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up… to meet the Lord in the air.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:9
The rapture happens before the time of trouble, and after that, God will deal with the world and Israel specially.
Summary
| Topic | Bible Truth (KJV) |
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| Salvation | Through Jesus alone (John 14:6; Rom 10:12) |
| Third Temple | Will be rebuilt and misused by Antichrist (2 Thess 2:4) |
| Jews and Salvation | National turning to Christ when He returns (Rom 11:26) |
| Rapture | Church taken before God’s judgment (1 Thess 4:17) |
| God’s Fairness | No favoritism—one way to Heaven (Rom 2:11) |
Final Word
“There is neither Jew nor Greek… for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” — Galatians 3:28