A SIMPLE WORD REGARDING A "PARTIAL-RAPTURE!"
In telephone conversation with a brother last night I was reminded of a 19th/20th Century brother of independent thought. I have a copy of his auto-biography, and I have read it twice. He held a "partial rapture" view, as indicated in his writings on eschatology, as well as in his auto-biographical work.
In very real simplicity I would challenge this highly gifted and much-used servant of the Lord as to this error.
If the Rapture is to be but "partial," there are obvious consequences as a result, such as cannot be reconciled as in accord with the Word and will of God.
Simply reminding ourselves of the various figures used in the N.T. to symbolise the Church (Assembly) will reveal the resultant outcome;-
A DISFIGURED "BRIDE,"
A DEFORMED "BODY,"
A DILAPIDATED "BUILDING."
How would it be possible then for the Lord Jesus, the Heavenly Bridegroom, to present to Himself "a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish?"
Ephesians 5:27.
