Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

God has great promises for believers who are living in the last days—of which the Rapture is one of the greatest. Listen in as Pastor Greg Laurie explores what the Bible says about this future event and how it changes the way you live today. 

Notes

When a believer dies, they go to Heaven, because death means separation, not annihilation. Humans do not cease to exist; we simply change our address. 

Our physical bodies will be transformed at the Rapture.

The world itself will not end or cease to exist, but this evil age will come to an end (1 John 2:17).  

One of the signs of the end times is a greater awareness of Bible prophecy (Daniel 12:4).

The return of Jesus Christ is described for us many times in Scripture. There are over 300 passages that deal with Christ’s return, and one verse in 25 mentions the Lord’s return.

One of the big signs of the Last Days is the gathering of Israel to their homeland.

Scripture tells us Israel will be attacked (Ezekiel 38; 39).  

After Israel is attacked, God will pour out His Spirit on them in a great revival (Romans 11:25). 

If the Antichrist is close, the coming of Jesus Christ is even closer!

What is the Rapture?

It is when Christ descends from Heaven, and we are caught up to meet the Lord—it is the moment we receive our new bodies.

 The word rapture is used 13 times in the New Testament, and it means, “to take forcibly, snatch, or caught up.” 

Why is there a rapture?

In Heaven, not only will you be with your loved ones, but you’ll be with Jesus Himself, too!

That is why the Christian grieves hopefully, not hopelessly.

“A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of the things a Christian is meant to do.” —C. S. Lewis

When is the Rapture?

“About that day, no one knows the day or hour, not even the angels, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Matthew 24:36).

The Rapture will happen in a moment of time, effectively immeasurable (1 Corinthians 15:51–52). 

When Christ returns for us in the Rapture, first up is the resurrection of the dead, then all who are alive will meet them in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17).  

Following the Rapture will come the emergence of Antichrist with the Tribulation Period.

• In the Rapture, Jesus comes in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).
• In the Second Coming, Jesus comes to the Earth (Zechariah 14:4).
• In the Rapture, Jesus comes for His bride.
• In the Second Coming, Jesus comes with His bride.
• In the Rapture, Jesus comes like a thief in the night.
• In the Second Coming, the whole Earth sees Him.
• In the Rapture, He comes before judgment.
• In the Second Coming, Jesus comes with judgment.

“If you knew the Lord would return tonight, how would you spend the rest of the day? I wouldn’t do anything different than I do every day.” —D. L. Moody 

We should be shining lights in a dark place (Luke 12:35).

As a church, we need to be more known for what we are than what we’re against! 

The same sun that softens the wax, hardens the clay.

The same message that transforms one life can cause another to say, “I don’t believe!”

Scripture Referenced

Acts 8:2

Matthew 24:48–49

Ephesians 5:18

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"So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus." —Romans 8:1

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Doesn’t it seem like some people on social media are just looking for a fight? If something displeases them, they attack. And then someone else attacks right back. Has it come to that? Is that the new norm for human interaction? Glad you’re along today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie shows us a better way...a higher way. We’ll see God shows us a fresh prescription for life, demonstrated in the lives of some remarkable people who rose above.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners .

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More people complain about headaches than any other health condition. About 45 million people suffer from them each year. The major causes? Stress and lack of sleep, among others. There’s a lot on our minds. Many people feel overwhelmed much of the time. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us chart a new path. He’ll talk about the giants we face...those forces that seem bigger than we are. We’ll learn today how to stand against them in the power of God.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners .

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God has never encountered a problem or a crisis too big for Him to handle. He’s never said, “Uh-oh.” So when we encounter something we can’t handle, we need to look to our God who can handle anything. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg explores stories of the heroes of the Bible, we’ll see what happened when David faced a giant-sized problem. It’s a familiar account, but sometimes we miss the practical application. That’s Pastor Greg’s focus as we begin today’s study.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners .

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Worry can burn through our minds like a forest fire. It consumes our sense of peace and well-being...our emotional equilibrium and passion...our entire outlook on the day. What extinguishes that fire that tries to burn through our serenity? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question. We’ll see prayer can keep us from worry...but we have to have perseverance because worry can keep us from prayer. Glad you’re along today for a practical study.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners .

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The Bible says “be anxious for nothing” – in other words, don’t worry about anything. It also tells us to cast our cares on the Lord because He cares for us. What is it that’s heavy on your heart today? Pastor Greg Laurie brings some good encouragement toward a worry-free life in the final message of a three-part series called God’s Answer to Fear, Anxiety and Worry. Glad you’re along today for A NEW BEGINNING. Good encouragement is coming your way on today’s program.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners .

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In this Sunday episode, Pastor Greg Laurie initiates a timely series called End of the World: What Does the Bible Say? Get insights as he answers a question on a topic many people have wondered: “Is Jesus Coming Back Again?” 

Today’s message will set the stage for the remainder of our series, studying the Bible’s prophecy on the end of the world and how we can prepare.

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Pastor Greg Laurie delivers his second Harvest Crusade message, "Good News in a Bad World."

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It’s so easy to get inside our own heads. It’s an echo chamber of thoughts – often negative thoughts – that feed each other. One anxious thought sits there and germinates the next anxious thought. Pretty soon it’s a garden of worry and depression. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us pull those anxious thoughts out by the roots, and let the truth of God plant itself deeply in our hearts and minds. Glad you’re along today for good insights from Scripture!

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners .

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