16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ESV
Looking at world events and reading my Bible, I know the rapture is soon. When? I don’t know, but very, very soon! Jesus came to save the world, not condemn it.
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”
John 3:16-17 ESV
But most people will not be taken in the rapture. I have prayed that my Bibles will be useful for those left behind after the rapture, and I’ve done something I think will help. If someone takes this NIV Bible of mine off the shelf and opens it, they will find the three-page text of my online Left Behind Letter taped inside the front cover. This tells them both what happened (rapture, not an alien abduction) and tells them how to get saved. The corresponding Scriptures are highlighted in the Bible, and the written page number gives quick access to the reference. In this Bible John 3:16-17 is found on page 1347.
In this Bible it is on pages 1590-1591.
In my KJV / AMP Parallel Bible it is found on pages 1699-1700.
That’s the best way I could think of to make it easy for someone who may not know much about the Bible to find the Scriptures in the Left Behind Letter in each particular Bible.
You may want to prepare your Bibles in a similar way. Feel free to use my letter if you wish. You can download and modify the Microsoft Word version if you want, or just use the PDF. If you have Microsoft Word, you may want to use it instead of the PDF. Printed from my Mac the margins of the PDF are a little off and the font is less clear. It is usable, but the Word version looks nicer.
Download LeftBehindLetter4Bible
Word Version — PDF
For each Bible, print and fold the letter. Trim to fit inside the front or back cover. I don’t have a paper cutter for exact, straight trimming, but a file folder helps me do good enough.
Go through the Bible, making sure each reference is highlighted as you wish, and write the page number(s) on the letter.
When you’re done, go back and check your work. On one Bible I found I had highlighted a wrong verse. When I’m done checking I sign and date.
Then I apply double-sided tape to the back near the fold. This picture shows using a large piece of carpet tape. I found that was overkill and wasteful. I now use three small pieces.
Then I carefully stick the letter in the Bible.
I did this to my dozen-or-so hardcopy Bibles. Every time I finished a Bible I had a little smile on the inside, and wondered if someday I’ll meet someone in heaven who was helped by my having written the page numbers. 😊
Jesus is coming very soon. Be ready!
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 NKJV
32 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.”
Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV
34 “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Luke 21:34-36 NKJV
Has the rapture happened? You can still be saved and go to heaven! --- Are you following God's plan for your life? You should. Your plan is not going to work. It is a really, really bad plan. Please come to Jesus to escape your plan! Most people are WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! Jesus is coming. Are you ready to meet Him? Give your life to Jesus Christ. Time is running out.
Updated from Prepare Your Bibles for the Left Behind!
Lift Up Your Eyes! 