Me too! Most of the pre-tribulation theology seems to be built heavily on fear. But as a young new believer in the late 70’s (can you say Jesus Revolution?), it was what what was taught to me and hubby at the beginning, and so we swallowed it whole, not even knowing there were other viewpoints. I used to have nightmares I’d be “left-behind” for failing to hold myself up to Gods high standards. I still grieve over and battle against my worst self, but now I firmly cling to the substitutionary atonement of Christ, and trust I’ll be able to handle whatever comes by His grace.
Hubby and I frequently ask each other, “What if Hal Lindsay was right?”
That book scared the crap out of me as a little boy in the 70's!
I honestly give it credit for turning me into a critical thinker...I think just the opposite of its intentions...lol.
Me too! Most of the pre-tribulation theology seems to be built heavily on fear. But as a young new believer in the late 70’s (can you say Jesus Revolution?), it was what what was taught to me and hubby at the beginning, and so we swallowed it whole, not even knowing there were other viewpoints. I used to have nightmares I’d be “left-behind” for failing to hold myself up to Gods high standards. I still grieve over and battle against my worst self, but now I firmly cling to the substitutionary atonement of Christ, and trust I’ll be able to handle whatever comes by His grace.
Amen