The Rapture vs. the Bible

The Rapture Versus the Bible

Christians all over the world are looking for a sudden rescue, a Rapture, to save them from the coming time of trouble. Explore the roots of this doctrine and discover the wonderful hope of resurrection God has planned.

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Take a careful look at the Bible and details about the common teaching of the Rapture. 

This guide explores:

  • What the Bible really says about Christians being resurrected
  • What we know about the timeline of end-time events from Scripture
  • What Christians should do now in preparation for Christ’s return

There is great hope for all who trust in God and believe in Him and His purpose for their lives. Learn the truth about when Christians will be “caught up” together to be with the Lord.

Table of Contents

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Introduction

1 minute
Christians the world over are looking forward to a time when, interrupting their ordinary lives, they will be suddenly raptured into heaven with Jesus...
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Countering the Rapture Error

6 minutes
The idea of a rapture of believers up into heaven before the prophesied tribulation of the last days is widely taught and believed in Christianity...
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A Definition of Common Terms

2 minutes
Darby argued in favor of what is termed premillennialism in contrast to popular postmillennialism and amillennialism. Let's briefly consider these...
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[Infographic]: We'll meet Christ in the air - but when?

1 minute
Most people say 1 Thessalonians 4 describes a secret Rapture taking place before the Great Tribulation. But put together all the scriptures that talk...
Timeline of End Time Events

[Infographic]: Timeline of End Time Events

1 minute
The book of Revelation describes Satan's wrath on God's people and God's judgment on humanity as seven seals. Additional passages in Matthew, Daniel...
Chapter Outline of the Book of Revelation

[Infographic]: Chapter Outline of the Book of Revelation

1 minute
View the chapter outline of the book of Revelation.
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The Seventh Trumpet: The Return of Jesus Christ

5 minutes
Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 4:17 about the resurrection and glorification of Christ's followers at His return. 1 Thessalonians 4:16 shows that this...
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Popular Rapture Teachings Obscure Biblical Truth

2 minutes
The most popular and widely-believed version of the rapture theory has Jesus Christ miraculously rescuing His people from an earth on the brink of...
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The Hope of the Resurrection

2 minutes
Let's summarize what 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, which mentions believers being caught up, actually says: