Did my possibly final Facebook post

Agreed whatif.

I also think an amazing idea, but would suggest making it more about Jesus, who He Is (and leave all human made denominations out of it because all human denominations are wrong in one way or another; and wouldn't want to accidentally mislead a person potentially left behind by pointing them in the wrong direction). Example: they might think that they should hate all Catholics, or that they should ascribe only to a certain denomination. It's more about ascribing to Jesus Christ and the giving of oneself to Jesus. And so not so much about all the political, denomination, and the calling out of some people as bad and then other people as good.

Otherwise, I think it is great! And also I am sorry because I mean no offense to anything you have written. If there is one thing I have learned though, it is that I, and every other human being on this planet, I know and we know Nothing. Some of us know Jesus crucified on the Cross for us; but even those of us who know that... just that "that" is all we know for sure and nothing else.

Before all of "Revelation 12", which absolutely I believe has taken place (verse 1&2), still is taking place, and other things written in the Bible are taking place also...  before that in particular waking me from my slumber, I very much ascribed to certain "doctrines" (a specific interpretation of God's Word that had been taught to me since I was a little girl and that had changed in some small ways here and there as I grew up, but still I was CONCRETE SOLID and STUBBORN and MIND COULD NOT BE CHANGED, pertaining to many things taught to me by MAN and what MAN thought about what the Bible said. One example of how I have changed from before to after The Holy Spirit awakening me: I was strictly pre-trib. In my mind, any other viewpoint was almost akin to blasphemy to me, and I'd condemn the viewpoint, close my eyes and ears and refuse to even listen to other possibilities. 

Not anymore. It's the same too, with things like Catholicism. Don't get me wrong; and the "big names" of Catholicism I am as certain as I can be that they are themselves spawn of Satan, at the very least Satan worshippers (big names knowing they aren't standing for God, but calling Satan the name god and deceiving millions upon millions). Today...   I think pretty much this same thing about every denomination. You name it...  Protestant, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God (which is how I was raised), Anglican, Lutheran, and on, and on, and on. I won't say that all the "big names" and people of influence in all of these different denominations, that they all are spawn of Satan or Satan worshippers. But...  just that anyone who lives like some type of mini-celebrity (mansions or numerous houses, private jets); anyone preaching sermon after sermon where they teach that everyone must give them money to truly know God (and MANY do this from MANY denominations and from medium size churches to mega churches and probably some small churches too); anyone who "judges" like their way is the ONLY way and the ONLY way people will get to Heaven is by following the particular rules of whatever denomination it is, all things like that...  I'm not going to judge them, but I'm certain as I can be that they don't know Jesus at all. And they are just as bad as the Catholic church. I simply don't ascribe to any of that crap anymore and it truly saddens my heart; because there are VERY FEW churches who are not like what I have just described. 

Lately, just I hate the word "religion" or even the word "denomination". I intentionally set myself away and apart from all of it. I choose to come out of it, to come out of her...  which I think is the FALSE church, all of them. For me, I am of no man made doctrine or denomination, none of them and no religion. Simply Truth. Which is Jesus Christ crucified on the Cross for my sin and for the sin of all who believe in Him and accept His Free Gift of Salvation that once accepted is Forever. By His Grace Alone. Through His Faith Alone. THE END.

As to the rest, I just don't know. And I'm certainly not going to learn from some other human whom has read the same Bible that I have and proclaims to know more about it than I do. Not to say that I don't listen to opinions of other people, because I do. But I don't take that "opinion of another" and then faith on that (which I think is what most people of most denominations of most churches do and is a huge mistake). Instead, I take what the human said, go to The Word, read it, and then pray and ask Jesus myself. Because HE never fails me. Everyone else, they do. Not even necessarily by their intention, but they just do because they are fallen. I fail myself because I am fallen. And so this is why "Only Jesus". 

Because of this, I don't put myself in "camps" or "groups" like I used to. Like, I don't say, "I am pre-Trib and that is it and this is the way it is and it is not going to be any other way and whomever says it is, they need help and I'll pray for them". I mean, maybe pre-Trib. But...  I don't know. I only know what the Bible says and I, and many other's, we have mis-interpreted the Bible more times than can be counted. This, not because the Bible is fallen. But because WE are fallen. 

Christ is THE SOLID ROCK. He is our Protection. He is our Place of Safety and of Peace. He is our Ark. He is our Savior. He is our Everything! Everyone/everything else...  we know nothing. I love speculating, but I don't place my faith in even my own speculation. Only in Him. I voted for Trump. But I don't think that has anything to do with who will or will not go to be with Jesus in the Rapture. And, not saying that he is and so don't take it that way, but for all I know Trump could be the anti-Christ or one of the anti-Christ's biggest supporters. So I don't want someone reading after I am gone, reading about how everyone raptured voted for Trump. Because then that person may think that they will go and follow Trump and by doing this they will be led in the direction that Jesus would want them to walk. Which...  most likely is not true. Only Jesus is true and so point them in His direction.

What I've been doing lately that is a little bit similar, I've been keeping a journal. Of my thoughts, prayers, or if I feel like The Holy Spirit could be telling me something I write it down. I've written things to my family in there, to friends. I don't know if they will ever read it and I hope not because I expect them to be going up with me when I do!

But if for whatever reason they don't (because only God knows each of their hearts and not me), they will find it and read it and hopefully know Jesus. Since I don't know exactly what is going to happen during Tribulation though, or who will be trust worthy or who will not be trust worthy, and I know nothing of the days to come...  there is no advice in there such as...  I don't know...  get in a car and drive to the Ozarks because you will more likely be safe there; or follow Trump and do what he says. Nothing like that, but just to follow Jesus and to trust Him. Peace and safety are found, not in any physical location on this planet, and not by following any human being no matter who they say they are. But only in Yeshua. Peace and safety are only found in Jesus Christ.

Love you brother! Hope this helps you and other people who might read it. Please don't take it in a way that I am being a downer and criticizing what you have written. I think it is great and an incredible idea! And it is obvious you are like me, in that you have a heart for other people. I think constantly about other people...  do they know Him...  what if they don't and how can I make them to know Him now...   and what can I do that if they don't know Him and are stuck here in Tribulation that they will not be deceived by Satan and they will give their heart to Jesus and follow Him. I think about it so much. Best answer I've gotten and that I keep getting over and over again, that I feel The Holy Spirit telling me...   TRUST HIM. And He loves them even more than you do. That is what I feel He has spoken to me, but let me know if you feel He has spoken to you (because, yep, I'm just like you and I care so much about people and I love them). God Bless!

galen:

I am not going to be as polite as the others who have already posted, because I believe you are flat out WRONG!
Your proposed FB post comes off as an arrogant "know-it-all" who is lecturing people and not in a loving way.  In fact I would say it would DRIVE people away just because of the tone.  Honestly, it reads more like an elementary school chant -- claiming your politically views are superior to all others.

At least half of the characteristics you use are NOT even true -- let alone a reason you were raptured and others were not.

Someone will be rapture -- IF and ONLY IF they truly depend upon Jesus Christ and His completed work.  IF they Believe that Jesus was the Son of God; who lived a sin free life -- freely chose to die on the Cross for the SINS of the world, and was raised three days later.  It is He who bestows the Gift of eternal Life to ALL WHO BELIEVE.  AND it is those who are given the Gift -- that will be raptured.

A persons politics has nothing to do with whether a person will or will not be raptured.  There will be Republicans and Democrats in the rapture.  There will be conservatives and liberals in the rapture.  There will be Catholics and Non-Catholics in the rapture.

I hate to "Judge" whether someone is a true Christian and who is not --- BUT BASED on ACTIONS Alone -- I think President Obama will be in the rapture and President Trump will NOT BE.  Why because action-wise Trump Fails to live up to the LOVING nature that all Christians are suppose to be displaying to the world. Whereas President Obama has had multiple occasions where he has been more loving in his response to his critics.

I could go on for several pages here.  I will not because I believe I made my point.

A True Christian -- is someone who believes in Jesus Christ and His Finished work on the Cross.

Someone who has conservative political viewpoints or stands with the republican party or even agree with the republican party platform -- may or may not be a True Christian.  It depends on what the person believes about Jesus Christ.

Will not turn this into Trump / Obama war of who is/was better.

MY post was directed to the rant of the op -- where he made claims that only republicans or conservatives would be in the rapture.

And I said -- NO the rapture is for ALL who Believe on Jesus Christ and His finished work -- and not based on some political viewpoints.

Then you understand my position both Presidents claim to be believers in Jesus Christ.
I cannot judge them based on statements because as you state only God knows the heart.

However, based on some actions I have seen -- of both men -- especially when it comes to critics (ie someone who disagrees with them);
Then only Obama has shown "a more loving attitude" -- with Trump it is more "My way or the high-way"

So my comment was just that based on those actions it would seem Obama would be raptured and Trump would not.....

But that is based on what I see in action -- not based on whether one truly depends on Jesus or not.....

They both claim it -- so technically they both should go.