There’s something many are missing here… and once you see it, it changes how you read these passages completely.
People often claim the catching up happens after the tribulation, pointing to Matthew 24 and Revelation 19.
But instead of assuming—let’s look at what the Scripture actually shows.
Because the catching up is not vague. It is clearly defined:
“The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them… to meet the Lord in the air…”...  moreThere’s something many are missing here… and once you see it, it changes how you read these passages completely.
People often claim the catching up happens after the tribulation, pointing to Matthew 24 and Revelation 19.
But instead of assuming—let’s look at what the Scripture actually shows.
Because the catching up is not vague. It is clearly defined:
“The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them… to meet the Lord in the air…” — 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (KJV)
And:
“We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed… in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…” — 1 Corinthians 15:51–52 (KJV)
So this event includes:
The dead in Christ rising
The living being changed
A meeting with the Lord in the air
Now pause and ask honestly:
👉 Do you see ANY of that in Matthew 24?
Look at Matthew 24 carefully:
“He shall send his angels… and they shall gather together his elect…” — Matthew 24:31 (KJV)
What is happening?
Angels are sent
A gathering takes place
It is after the tribulation
But what is missing is just as important:
❌ No dead rising
❌ No transformation
❌ No meeting the Lord in the air
❌ No catching up described
This is angels gathering on earth—not believers meeting Christ in the air.
Now look at Revelation 19:
“And the armies which were in heaven followed him…” — Revelation 19:14 (KJV)
Here we see:
Christ returning in glory
Saints already with Him
Coming from heaven to earth
But again—notice what is not there:
❌ No dead rising
❌ No transformation
❌ No catching up
❌ No meeting in the air
Instead, the saints are already in heaven and return with Him.
Now think this through carefully:
If the catching up happens after the tribulation…
👉 Where is the resurrection of the dead?
👉 Where is the transformation of the living?
👉 Where is the meeting in the air?
It’s not in Matthew 24.
It’s not in Revelation 19.
Because those passages are not describing that event.
This is where confusion happens—different passages are being merged into one timeline when they are describing different moments.
When you let the Bible speak plainly:
1 Thessalonians 4 / 1 Corinthians 15
➡️ Dead rise
➡️ Living changed
➡️ Meet the Lord in the air
Matthew 24
➡️ After tribulation
➡️ Angels gathering on earth
Revelation 19
➡️ Christ returns
➡️ Saints come WITH Him
That distinction matters.
This isn’t about arguing—it’s about being honest with the text.
📖 “Study to shew thyself approved… rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
And if you’re reading this and you’re not saved—this matters more than any timeline.
Your hope is in what Jesus already finished for you.
📖 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV)
Truth doesn’t need to be forced.
It just needs to be seen. 👀

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

CAN WOMEN BE PASTORS? — WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY

This question has stirred many debates, but let’s return to Scripture with humility and truth.

God has always used women in powerful ways. In the Old Testament, Deborah was a judge and leader (Judges 4:4), and Huldah was a prophetess who spoke God’s Word (2 Kings 22:14). God’s calling was never limited by gender.

In the New Testament, Priscilla—alongside her husband Aquila—helped teach Apollos, a mighty preacher, “explaining to him the way of Go...  moreCAN WOMEN BE PASTORS? — WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY

This question has stirred many debates, but let’s return to Scripture with humility and truth.

God has always used women in powerful ways. In the Old Testament, Deborah was a judge and leader (Judges 4:4), and Huldah was a prophetess who spoke God’s Word (2 Kings 22:14). God’s calling was never limited by gender.

In the New Testament, Priscilla—alongside her husband Aquila—helped teach Apollos, a mighty preacher, “explaining to him the way of God more accurately.” — Acts 18:26

Some point to Paul’s instruction: “I do not permit a woman to teach…” — 1 Timothy 2:12. But this was written to Timothy in Ephesus, a city influenced by the cult of Artemis (Diana), where false teachings were spreading—often through untrained women. Paul was correcting disorder, not denying women’s calling for all time.

The truth is this: God uses vessels that are yielded to Him.

“In Christ Jesus you are all one…” — Galatians 3:28

The Holy Spirit empowers the body—not based on gender, but on calling, character, and truth.

Let us not limit what God has not limited.

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

🔥 𝟓 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 (AND DON’T EVEN KNOW IT)

THE MESSAGE

The prophetic is often misunderstood.

Many think it is only for a few—
for prophets on platforms, for voices behind microphones.

But throughout Scripture, God has always spoken to people—not just through them.

📖 “My sheep hear My voice…” — John 10:27

The question is not:
“Does God speak?”
The question is:
“Are we recognizing how He speaks?”

Here are five signs that God may be developing a prophetic sensitivi...  more🔥 𝟓 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 (AND DON’T EVEN KNOW IT)

THE MESSAGE

The prophetic is often misunderstood.

Many think it is only for a few—
for prophets on platforms, for voices behind microphones.

But throughout Scripture, God has always spoken to people—not just through them.

📖 “My sheep hear My voice…” — John 10:27

The question is not:
“Does God speak?”
The question is:
“Are we recognizing how He speaks?”

Here are five signs that God may be developing a prophetic sensitivity in your life.

🔥 1. YOU SENSE THINGS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN

You don’t just react—you perceive.

There are moments when you feel something is about to shift,
before it becomes visible.

It may come as a strong impression, a burden, or an inner knowing.

📖 Amos 3:7 — “Surely the Lord does nothing unless He reveals His secret…”

💥 Insight:

The prophetic often begins as sensitivity, not certainty.

🔥 2. YOU ARE DEEPLY MOVED TO PRAY FOR PEOPLE

You find yourself praying for someone—sometimes suddenly, sometimes intensely.

No one told you.
Nothing visible triggered it.

But something within you says: “Pray now.”

💥 Punchline:

“Prophetic people don’t just see—they intercede.”

🔥 3. YOU DISCERN ATMOSPHERES AND SPIRITUAL SHIFTS

You can walk into a room and sense:

heaviness
peace
tension
openness

Others may not notice—but you feel it immediately.

📖 1 Corinthians 12:10 — discerning of spirits

💥 Insight:

This is not just emotion—it is discernment being awakened.

🔥 4. GOD SPEAKS TO YOU THROUGH HIS WORD IN A PERSONAL WAY

You read a verse—and it feels alive.

It’s no longer just information.
It becomes direction, correction, or confirmation.

The same Scripture speaks differently depending on the moment.

💥 Punchline:

“The prophetic is not separate from the Word—it flows from it.”

🔥 5. YOU CARRY A BURDEN FOR GOD’S HEART

You feel what God feels.

Sin grieves you.
People matter deeply to you.
You desire truth—not just comfort.

There is a weight in your spirit that goes beyond normal concern.

📖 Jeremiah 20:9 — “His word was in my heart like a burning fire…”

💥 Insight:

The prophetic is not just about speaking—it is about carrying God’s heart.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: GIFT IS NOT MATURITY

Having a prophetic sensitivity does not mean you are fully developed.

It must be:

grounded in Scripture
refined through humility
tested in community
💥 Punchline:

“A gift can be given quickly—but it must be grown correctly.”

🔥 FINAL WORD

You may not stand on a platform.
You may not call yourself a prophet.

But God may be developing something in you.

The prophetic is not about being seen—
it is about being sensitive to God.

So don’t rush it.
Don’t label it too quickly.

Develop it.
Test it.
Surrender it.

Because when God trusts your heart—
He will trust your voice.

📣 Call to Action

If this speaks to you, type “SENSITIVE” in the comments.
And share this with someone who may be discovering their calling.

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

Chapter 3 of 10 — Qualifications for Participation in the Rapture
The question of who will participate in the rapture is not merely speculative—it is answered directly and repeatedly in Scripture. At its core, the Bible presents a single, foundational requirement: to be “in Christ.”
The Apostle Paul writes:
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout… and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them…”
(1 Thessa...  moreChapter 3 of 10 — Qualifications for Participation in the Rapture
The question of who will participate in the rapture is not merely speculative—it is answered directly and repeatedly in Scripture. At its core, the Bible presents a single, foundational requirement: to be “in Christ.”
The Apostle Paul writes:
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout… and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them…”
(1 Thessalonians 4:16–17)
Likewise:
“Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…”
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
This phrase—“in Christ”—is not superficial or symbolic. It defines identity, position, and relationship. It is the dividing line between those who belong to Christ and those who do not (1 Corinthians 15:23).
Yet Scripture expands this truth in multiple ways, describing the nature and evidence of those who are truly His. These are not separate qualifications in the sense of earning salvation, but expressions of what it means to genuinely belong to Christ.
1. Belonging to Christ
“Afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.”
(1 Corinthians 15:23)
To be “Christ’s” is to be His possession—redeemed, justified, and identified with Him. This includes a decisive break with the dominion of the flesh:
“They that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”
(Galatians 5:24)
This crucifixion is not perfection in behavior, but a real transformation of allegiance.
2. Being “In Christ”
The rapture explicitly concerns those “in Christ”—both the dead and the living (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).
To be “in Christ” is to be united with Him through faith, sharing in His death and resurrection (Romans 6:3–5). It is a spiritual position that produces a new life:
“Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
3. Blessed and Holy
“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection…”
(Revelation 20:6)
Holiness is not optional:
“Without holiness no man shall see the Lord.”
(Hebrews 12:14)
This holiness is both positional (given in Christ) and practical (worked out in life).
4. A Life That Reflects Good
Jesus declared:
“They that have done good, unto the resurrection of life…”
(John 5:29)
This does not teach salvation by works, but rather that works reveal the nature of the heart (James 2:17–18). Good works are evidence of genuine faith.
5. Coming Through Christ Alone
“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
(John 14:6)
Participation in the rapture is exclusively through Jesus Christ. There is no alternate path, no secondary qualification, and no substitute.
6. Watchfulness and Worthiness
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape…”
(Luke 21:36)
This introduces the concept of readiness—a life lived in expectation of Christ’s return.
7. Membership in the Body of Christ
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body…”
(1 Corinthians 12:13)
The Church—the Body of Christ—is composed of all true believers (Ephesians 1:22–23). The rapture, in this framework, is the gathering of that body to Christ.
8. A Life of Purification
“Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself…”
(1 John 3:3)
The expectation of Christ’s return produces a life marked by:
• Walking in the light (1 John 1:7)
• Separation from sin (2 Corinthians 7:1)
• Life in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16–26)
9. Without Spot or Blemish
“A glorious church… holy and without blemish.”
(Ephesians 5:27)
This ultimately points to Christ’s sanctifying work. The Church is made pure not by its own merit, but by His cleansing.
The Heart of the Matter: The New Birth
The Scriptures consistently emphasize that external religion is not enough.
Jesus warned:
“That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man…”
(Mark 7:20–23)
Outward morality, religious activity, or cultural Christianity cannot replace true regeneration.
Paul affirms:
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
(Romans 8:16)
The issue is not outward reform, but inward transformation.
Are These Requirements or Evidences?
• Only those actively walking in holiness and purity at the time of the rapture will be taken.
• Others, though perhaps previously exposed to truth, will remain and later be saved during the Tribulation.
This reflects a conditional readiness model, where participation depends on spiritual condition at that moment.
Alternative Interpretation (Mainstream View)
Many theologians understand these passages differently:
1. All True Believers Are Included
The dominant interpretation of passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 is that all who are “in Christ” are taken, not a subset based on spiritual performance.
2. Holiness as Evidence, Not a Threshold
Holiness and good works are seen as:
• Evidence of salvation
• Not conditions for inclusion in the rapture
3. No Partial Rapture
The idea that some true believers are left behind (often called the partial rapture theory) is generally rejected because:
• Scripture consistently speaks of a unified resurrection and gathering (1 Corinthians 15:51–52)
• The Church is presented as a complete body, not divided at His coming
4. Tribulation Saints
Those saved during the Tribulation (Revelation 7:14) are typically understood not as previously unready believers, but as new converts who come to faith after the rapture.
Why the Difference Matters
• Personal holiness
• Readiness
• Watchfulness
These are unquestionably biblical and vital.
However, the alternative view emphasizes:
• Assurance rooted in Christ’s finished work
• Unity of the Church
• Salvation by grace apart from performance (Ephesians 2:8–9)
The Time and Imminence of the Rapture
Scripture does not give a specific time. However, it emphasizes imminence:
“Looking for that blessed hope…”
(Titus 2:13)
The early Church lived in expectation (Philippians 3:20–21), suggesting that no prerequisite events must occur first.
The Practical Power of This Doctrine
The doctrine of the Lord’s coming is not merely prophetic—it is deeply practical. It produces:
• Holiness (1 John 3:3)
• Watchfulness (Matthew 24:42)
• Patience (James 5:7–8)
• Endurance (1 Peter 1:7)
• Hope (1 Corinthians 15)
The rapture represents the believer’s entrance into eternal joy, while the second coming establishes Christ’s reign on earth (Revelation 11:15).
Final Reflection
At its core, the question is not merely “Will I qualify?” but rather:
“Am I truly in Christ?”
For if a man is in Christ:
• He is a new creation
• He belongs to Christ
• He walks in the light
• And he awaits His appearing
And when that moment comes:
“We shall be changed… and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
(1 Corinthians 15:51–52; 1 Thessalonians 4:17)

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

Chapter 2 of 10 - The Purpose of the Rapture
The doctrine commonly called the Rapture of the Church refers to the moment when believers are caught up to meet the Lord. The term “rapture” is derived from the Latin rapturo, which translates the Greek word harpazō, meaning to seize, catch away, or snatch up. This word appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, where Paul writes that believers will be “caught up together… in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air.”
While Christians differ regarding the tim...  moreChapter 2 of 10 - The Purpose of the Rapture
The doctrine commonly called the Rapture of the Church refers to the moment when believers are caught up to meet the Lord. The term “rapture” is derived from the Latin rapturo, which translates the Greek word harpazō, meaning to seize, catch away, or snatch up. This word appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, where Paul writes that believers will be “caught up together… in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air.”
While Christians differ regarding the timing and nature of this event, the Scriptures provide several theological purposes for the gathering of believers to Christ. These purposes can be understood through the teachings of the New Testament, particularly in the writings of the apostle Paul and the words of Jesus Himself.
This chapter explores ten major purposes commonly associated with the Rapture. Where alternative interpretations exist among Christian traditions, those perspectives will also be considered.
1. To Receive the Saints Unto Himself
One of the clearest purposes of Christ’s return for believers is His promise to personally receive them to Himself.
Jesus gave this promise during His final discourse with His disciples:
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
— John 14:1–3
John 14:1–3 is spoken hours before He goes to Gethsemane and is arrested. It is given before the cross, but it points beyond the cross— to His ascension, heavenly ministry, and future return for His own.
It is not a Kingdom promise to Israel. It is a heavenly promise to His disciples, anticipating the Body of Christ’s heavenly destiny.
It fits perfectly with:
• The Rapture (“receive you unto Myself”)
• Our heavenly position (Ephesians 2:6)
• Our citizenship in heaven (Philippians 3:20)
Jesus is preparing a heavenly dwelling, not an earthly Kingdom mansion.
So, here Christ describes a future return in which He gathers His followers to Himself. The emphasis is relational: believers are brought into the presence of Christ.
Paul echoes this gathering when he writes:
“Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:1
In addition, the Church is portrayed as the bride of Christ, whom He intends to present to Himself in purity.
“That he might present it 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
Alternative Interpretation
Some interpreters understand John 14:1–3 not as a separate rapture event but as referring to the Second Coming of Christ at the end of the age, when believers meet Him as He establishes His kingdom. This contradicts that many scholars hold to a single resurrection of the righteous at the "last day," citing Jesus’ repeated promise in John 6:40: "I will raise him up at the last day." In this view, all believers are raised and gathered at the singular, climactic return of Christ.
Those who hold this view argue that the passage emphasizes Christ’s ultimate return rather than a distinct event occurring before tribulation.
However, many scholars distinguish this promise from the Second Coming because:
• Believers meet Christ in the air (1 Thess. 4:17).
• Christ receives believers to Himself, rather than immediately descending to earth.
• The focus is comfort and reunion rather than judgment.
To Resurrect the Dead in Christ
Another central purpose of the Rapture is the resurrection of believers who have died.
Paul explains that death entered the world through Adam, but resurrection comes through Christ:
“For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:21–23
Paul then reveals what he calls a mystery:
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:51–52
This resurrection is also described in detail in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17, where Paul comforts believers concerning those who have died.
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Those who are alive are then caught up together with them.
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:17
Relation to the First Resurrection
Revelation describes a “first resurrection.”
“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power.”
— Revelation 20:6
Some interpret the resurrection at the Rapture as the beginning phase of this first resurrection, which includes multiple stages culminating with tribulation martyrs.
Alternative Interpretation
Other theologians argue that 1 Corinthians 15 and 1 Thessalonians 4 describe the same resurrection that occurs at the visible Second Coming rather than a separate event earlier in time.
They point out that the resurrection and Christ’s return are often linked together in Scripture.
However, those who distinguish the Rapture note that the passages emphasize meeting Christ in the air rather than His descent to earth.
To Bring the Saints to Heaven for Reward and Celebration
Another purpose associated with the Rapture is that believers are brought into heaven for evaluation, reward, and celebration.
Paul writes:
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:10
This judgment is not for condemnation but for reward.
Similarly, Paul states:
“When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
— Colossians 3:4
Revelation describes a great celebration in heaven known as the marriage supper of the Lamb.
“Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”
— Revelation 19:7
The imagery reflects the ancient Jewish wedding pattern:
the bridegroom receives the bride and later celebrates the wedding feast.
Alternative Interpretation
Some scholars believe that the judgment seat of Christ and marriage supper occur after the Second Coming, rather than during a heavenly interval before it.
They argue that Revelation 19 places the marriage celebration immediately before Christ returns to earth.
Both interpretations recognize the same events but differ regarding their placement in the prophetic timeline.
To Transform Believers from Mortality to Immortality
The Rapture also includes the transformation of believers’ bodies.
Paul describes this dramatic change:
“For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:53
This transformation produces a body like Christ’s resurrected body.
“Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body.”
— Philippians 3:21
Paul also compares the present body to a temporary tent:
“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God… eternal in the heavens.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:1
Thus, the Rapture completes the believer’s redemption by restoring the body as well as the soul.
To Present the Saints Before the Father
Christ ultimately gathers believers in order to present them before God the Father.
Paul writes:
“To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.”
— 1 Thessalonians 3:13
The Church is presented as a purified bride.
“That he might present it to himself a glorious church.”
— Ephesians 5:27
The ultimate result is eternal fellowship with God.
To Perfect the Believer in Spirit, Soul, and Body
Salvation involves the complete sanctification of the believer.
Paul expresses this prayer:
“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:23
At the Rapture, the final stage of redemption occurs when the believer’s entire being is perfected.
To Gather the Fruit of God’s Harvest
James compares Christ’s return to a farmer gathering his harvest:
“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord.
Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”
— James 5:7
Believers are described throughout Scripture as the harvest of God’s redemptive work.
The Rapture therefore represents the moment when Christ gathers the fruit of His labor.
To Deliver Believers from the Coming Wrath
Another frequently cited purpose of the Rapture is deliverance from divine wrath.
Paul writes:
“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:9
Jesus also warned believers to remain watchful:
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass.”
— Luke 21:36
Some interpreters therefore conclude that believers will be removed before the Tribulation period described in Revelation.
Alternative Interpretation
Others believe believers will remain on earth during tribulation but will be spiritually preserved through it, much like Israel during the plagues of Egypt.
They argue that:
• Scripture often depicts believers enduring persecution.
• Jesus speaks of tribulation affecting His followers (Matthew 24:9).
Thus, the debate centers on whether “wrath” refers to the entire tribulation period or only the final judgments of God.
To Remove the Restrainer of Lawlessness
Paul writes of a mysterious force restraining evil:
“For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:7
Many interpret this restrainer as the Holy Spirit working through the Church. If so, the removal of the Church at the Rapture would allow the rise of the Antichrist.
Alternative Interpretation
Others believe the restrainer may be:
• civil government
• angelic authority
• or the sovereign timing of God
Because the text does not explicitly identify the restrainer, interpretations vary.
To Allow the Revelation of the Antichrist
Paul continues:
“And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth.”
— 2 Thessalonians 2:8
Some prophetic systems therefore place the Rapture before the revelation of the Antichrist, viewing it as a necessary step in the unfolding of end-time events.
Alternative Interpretation
Other interpretations suggest that the Antichrist may appear before Christ gathers believers, arguing that believers are warned to recognize him.
The difference arises from how one understands the sequence of events in 2 Thessalonians 2 and Matthew 24.
The Rapture represents one of the most discussed and debated doctrines of biblical prophecy. Regardless of the timing interpretations, several truths remain consistent across Christian theology:
• Christ will return for His people.
• The dead in Christ will be raised.
• Believers will be transformed into immortal glory.
• They will be with the Lord forever.
As Paul concludes after describing this hope:
“Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:18
The doctrine of the Rapture is therefore not merely prophetic speculation; it is intended to provide hope, encouragement, and motivation for faithful living as believers await the return of their Lord.

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

The Hope of the Believer: The Rapture and the Gathering of the Church
The Definition and Promise of the Rapture
The subject commonly called "the rapture of the church" has long been one of the most discussed doctrines in Christian eschatology. While some believers see it as a clear and central teaching of the New Testament, others interpret the prophetic passages through different lenses. Because of this diversity of views, a careful study of the Word is essential.
The word "rapture" itself d...  moreThe Hope of the Believer: The Rapture and the Gathering of the Church
The Definition and Promise of the Rapture
The subject commonly called "the rapture of the church" has long been one of the most discussed doctrines in Christian eschatology. While some believers see it as a clear and central teaching of the New Testament, others interpret the prophetic passages through different lenses. Because of this diversity of views, a careful study of the Word is essential.
The word "rapture" itself does not appear in the English Bible. It is derived from the Latin rapturo, which stems from the Greek word harpazō, meaning to seize, snatch, or catch away. This term appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, where believers are described as being "caught up" to meet the Lord. The core of this doctrine is that all believers in Christ—both the living and the dead—will be gathered to the Lord in a sudden and supernatural event. This promise is woven through several key passages, including 1 Corinthians 15:51–58, Philippians 3:20–21, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17, Colossians 3:4, John 14:1–3, and Luke 21:34–36.
The Biblical Description of the Gathering
One of the most vivid descriptions of this event is found in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17:
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord."
This text outlines a specific sequence: the Lord’s descent, the resurrection of the dead in Christ, the transformation of the living, and the collective gathering in the air. Paul the Apostle further explains this as a "mystery"—a truth previously hidden but now revealed—in 1 Corinthians 15:51–52. He notes that "we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump." During this moment, the believer’s body undergoes a radical change, as "this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality" (1 Corinthians 15:53).
Distinguishing the Rapture from the Second Coming
A major distinction is often made between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ to the earth. According to the pre-tribulation interpretation, these are two separate stages of Christ's return.
In the Rapture, Christ comes for His saints; they meet Him in the air, and the event is sudden and unexpected, occurring before the Great Tribulation. This is reflected in John 14:3, where Jesus promises, "I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
In the Second Coming, Christ returns with His saints to the earth (Zechariah 14:5). This event is visible to all nations and occurs after the tribulation. For example, Revelation 19:14 describes the "armies which were in heaven" following Christ on white horses. Advocates of this view conclude that the saints must already be in heaven to be able to return with Him.
However, an alternative view suggests a single return. This perspective argues that the Rapture and the Second Coming occur as one event where believers meet Christ in the air and immediately accompany Him back to earth. This view points to Matthew 24:30–31, which describes the Son of Man coming in the clouds with a trumpet to gather His elect after the tribulation. Question is, when and where did the “marriage supper of the Lamb” occur?
Revelation 19:7 says:
“The marriage of the Lamb HAS COME, and His wife HAS MADE herself ready.”
This is before Christ descends in Revelation 19:11–16.
Meaning:
• The marriage (the union of Christ and the glorified Body of Christ)
• Occurs in heaven
• After the Rapture
• After the Bema Seat (where the Bride is “arrayed in fine linen” v. 😎
The “Bride” is already glorified, rewarded, and ready before Christ returns.
So, the “marriage” itself is a heavenly, pre Second Coming event.
The Order and Purpose of the Resurrection
The Rapture serves several divine purposes: the resurrection of the righteous, the transformation of the living into immortal bodies, and the eternal fellowship of the church with Christ.
Some studies suggest that the "first resurrection" mentioned in Revelation 20:4–6 occurs in several "orders" or companies, based on 1 Corinthians 15:23: "Every man in his own order." This interpretation proposes multiple raptures or gatherings, including:
• Christ and the resurrected saints of the first century (Matthew 27:52–53).
• The Church before the tribulation.
• The 144,000 of Israel (Revelation 7; 14).
• The tribulation martyrs (Revelation 7:9–17).
• The two witnesses (Revelation 11:11–12).
Conversely, it is debatable that many scholars hold to a single resurrection of the righteous at the "last day," citing Jesus’ repeated promise in John 6:40: "I will raise him up at the last day." In this view, all believers are raised and gathered at the singular, climactic return of Christ.
Living in Expectation
Despite differing views on the exact timing of the gathering, the New Testament consistently calls the believer to a life of watchful expectation. The promise of the Rapture is intended to be a source of profound comfort and motivation. Paul concludes his teaching on the subject with an exhortation to be "stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord" (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Similarly, the Apostle John notes that "every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself" (1 John 3:3). The doctrine of the Rapture is not merely a subject for theological speculation; it is a call to holiness and readiness. Whether Christ returns today or in the future, the final message of Scripture remains a beacon of hope: "Surely I come quickly" (Revelation 22:20).

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

John 14:1-4 🕊🔥 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.🔥🙏

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠

🔥 This isn’t just a list… this is a reality most people overlook.
The Holy Spirit is not a distant force or a vague feeling.
He is actively working—right now—drawing, teaching, convicting, strengthening, and transforming.
And the question isn’t whether He is working…
👉 the real question is—are you yielding, or resisting?
📖 What the Holy Spirit Does
✨ He draws hearts to truth
📖 John 6:44 (KJV)
No one comes to God on their own. The Spirit is the One who pulls the heart, opening the door to...  more🔥 This isn’t just a list… this is a reality most people overlook.
The Holy Spirit is not a distant force or a vague feeling.
He is actively working—right now—drawing, teaching, convicting, strengthening, and transforming.
And the question isn’t whether He is working…
👉 the real question is—are you yielding, or resisting?
📖 What the Holy Spirit Does
✨ He draws hearts to truth
📖 John 6:44 (KJV)
No one comes to God on their own. The Spirit is the One who pulls the heart, opening the door to truth. That conviction you feel—that’s not random.
✨ He gives new life
📖 John 3:5 (KJV)
This is not self-improvement. This is new birth. The Spirit gives life where there was none—spiritual life.
✨ He dwells within believers
📖 1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV)
God doesn’t just guide from a distance—He lives inside those who are saved. That changes everything.
✨ He reveals Christ
📖 John 16:14 (KJV)
The Spirit doesn’t point to Himself—He points to Jesus. He makes Christ real, clear, and personal.
✨ He opens understanding
📖 Luke 24:45 (KJV)
The Bible isn’t just read—it’s revealed. The Spirit opens your mind to understand what was once hidden.
✨ He strengthens the inner man
📖 Ephesians 3:16 (KJV)
When you feel weak, He strengthens you—not outwardly, but deep within where it matters most.
✨ He leads in God’s will
📖 Romans 8:14 (KJV)
God’s leading is not confusion—it’s direction. The Spirit leads those who are His.
✨ He produces godly fruit
📖 Galatians 5:22–23 (KJV)
Love, joy, peace—these are not forced. They are produced by the Spirit working inside you.
✨ He brings assurance
📖 Romans 8:16 (KJV)
There is a quiet but powerful witness within—reminding you that you belong to God.
✨ He teaches spiritual truth
📖 1 Corinthians 2:13 (KJV)
The Spirit teaches what the natural mind cannot grasp. This is why truth becomes clear over time.
✨ He convicts the world
📖 John 16:8 (KJV)
Conviction is not condemnation—it’s God reaching out, showing what is wrong and pointing to what is right.
✨ He sanctifies believers
📖 2 Thessalonians 2:13 (KJV)
Growth doesn’t come from effort alone—it comes from the Spirit setting you apart and shaping your life.
✨ He gives boldness
📖 Acts 4:31 (KJV)
Fear fades when the Spirit fills you. He gives courage to stand, speak, and live for truth.
✨ He distributes gifts
📖 1 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV)
Every believer is given something to serve. No one is empty-handed.
✨ He renews the mind
📖 Titus 3:5 (KJV)
Change starts inside. The Spirit renews how you think, see, and respond.
✨ He seals unto redemption
📖 Ephesians 4:30 (KJV)
This is powerful—He seals you. Not temporarily. Not conditionally. This is God’s mark that you belong to Him.
🔥 What does this all mean?
The Holy Spirit is not passive.
He is active, personal, and powerful.
He draws you.
He teaches you.
He changes you.
He keeps you.
⚠️ But here’s the honest question…
Are you listening when He convicts?
Are you following when He leads?
Or are you brushing it off?
💥 Final Thought
The same Spirit that gives life…
is the same Spirit calling you right now.
Don’t ignore that voice.
👉 So be real…
Are you yielding… or resisting Him?

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

"Put on the •new man• which is
RENEWED in KNOWLEDGE
after the IMAGE of HIM
WHO created him."
Colossians 3:10 / 2nd Corinthians 5:17
"NOT by WORKS of RIGHTEOUSNESS
which we have done but according to
HIS MERCY HE SAVED us ;
by the WASHING of REGENERATION
and being RENEWED by the HOLY SPIRIT."
Titus 3:5 / John 3:6 / Ephesians 2:8
"Present your BODY as a LIVING SACRIFICE ,
HOLY and acceptable to GOD
which is your reasonable service.
Be TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING
of your MIND ...  more"Put on the •new man• which is
RENEWED in KNOWLEDGE
after the IMAGE of HIM
WHO created him."
Colossians 3:10 / 2nd Corinthians 5:17
"NOT by WORKS of RIGHTEOUSNESS
which we have done but according to
HIS MERCY HE SAVED us ;
by the WASHING of REGENERATION
and being RENEWED by the HOLY SPIRIT."
Titus 3:5 / John 3:6 / Ephesians 2:8
"Present your BODY as a LIVING SACRIFICE ,
HOLY and acceptable to GOD
which is your reasonable service.
Be TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING
of your MIND so that you can prove
what is GOD'S GOOD and PERFECT WILL."
Romans 12:1,2
"We were chosen to SALVATION through
SANCTIFICATION of our spirit
and BELIEF of the TRUTH."
2nd Thessalonians 2:13
"We were predestined to be CONFORMED
into the IMAGE of HIS [GOD'S] SON ;
so that HE would be the 1st-born among many."
Romans 8:29

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠  

My wife and I looked up, as Jesus is Risen!

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠

Happy Resurrection's Day Remember Jesus loves you and Me and All of People.

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠

Not to destroy you.
To reveal you.
Because a faith that has never been stretched is a faith that has never learned to lean on God.
1. God tests your faith in the waiting.
When the prayer is real, but the answer is silent.
Abraham was given a promise, then forced to live in the gap between prophecy and fulfillment.
That space is painful. But it is holy.
“For you have need of endurance…” (Hebrews 10:36).
2. God tests your faith in your obedience.
Sometimes the test is not whether you can ...  moreNot to destroy you.
To reveal you.
Because a faith that has never been stretched is a faith that has never learned to lean on God.
1. God tests your faith in the waiting.
When the prayer is real, but the answer is silent.
Abraham was given a promise, then forced to live in the gap between prophecy and fulfillment.
That space is painful. But it is holy.
“For you have need of endurance…” (Hebrews 10:36).
2. God tests your faith in your obedience.
Sometimes the test is not whether you can shout in church.
It is whether you can obey when it costs you something.
Abraham was told to offer Isaac. Imagine the heartbreak. Imagine the confusion.
And yet he moved.
Real faith does not obey only when it understands.
“By faith Abraham… obeyed.” (Hebrews 11:8).
3. God tests your faith in your scarcity.
When the money is low.
When the options are gone.
When all you have left is a little oil, a little flour, and a word from God.
The widow in Zarephath gave in famine, not in abundance.
And God met her there.
Your lack does not cancel His Lordship.
“My God shall supply all your need…” (Philippians 4:19).
4. God tests your faith in your suffering.
Job lost what most people would call everything.
Health. Wealth. Stability. Reputation.
But the deeper battle was this: would he still trust God when life stopped making sense?
This is where shallow faith dies and surrendered faith is born.
“Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him…” (Job 13:15).
5. God tests your faith in your surrender.
Not just what you do.
What you refuse to let go of.
Your plans. Your timing. Your image. Your Isaac.
Sometimes the greatest test is not pain.
It is release.
Can you still call Him good when He asks for what you love most?
But here’s what we miss:
Every test is also an invitation.
God is not playing games with your heart.
He is forming Christ in you.
The test is not proof that God has abandoned you.
The test may be proof that God is working deeper than comfort, deeper than convenience, deeper than appearances.
And this is the Gospel:
You and I have failed many tests.
We doubted.
We disobeyed.
We panicked.
We grabbed control.
But Jesus remained faithful where we were faithless.
He trusted the Father perfectly.
He obeyed unto death.
He carried our sin to the cross and rose again so broken people can be forgiven, restored, and made new.
So when your faith feels weak, do not run from Him.
Run to Him.
Because the same Savior who allows the fire is the One who walks with you through it.
Your test is not the end of your story.
Grace is.

✠ Sir John Scivoletti ✠
✠ Turco Joan of Arc Priory ✠
✠✠Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)✠✠