ECT Haven't we been given to believe in a rapture of the "elect"?

[Cross Reference]

So how come this by Jesus that speaks of great tribulation for Christians:

"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened". Matthew 24:21-22 (KJV)

 

[Jerry Shugart]

So how come this by Jesus that speaks of great tribulation for Christians:

"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened". Matthew 24:21-22 (KJV)

There is nothing which forbids the idea that some people will come to the knowledge of the Lord after the rapture. And it will be those who are referred to as the "elect" at Matthew 24:22.

 

[jamie]

"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened". Matthew 24:21-22 (KJV)

The elect are the people from Jacob.

 

[DAN P]

So how come this by Jesus that speaks of great tribulation for Christians:

"For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened". Matthew 24:21-22 (KJV)

Hi , and where do you find the Greek word Chriastian / CHRISTIANOS in Matt 24:22 OR where is the body of Christ written in Matt 24:22 ?

Or , why is the Greek verb " Shall Be Shortenth " in Matt 24:22 in the Future Tense ?

dan p