Rapture

"For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord" (1 Thessalonians 4:17).

Do the words of the apostle Paul here—and in other passages of Scripture—describe a secret, end-time rapture of God's followers into the heavens? Or are they referring to something different? What will really happen when Christ returns? Find out below!

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Safety from Terror

The world as we know it is heading for destruction. What will happen to true Christians during the End Times?
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Our Universe and the Sixth Seal

With the powerful universe as a back drop, study the prophecies of the heavenly signs and the end of the world as we know it stated in the book of Revelations.
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The Rapture Is It Biblical?

There is a commonly held belief that the saints will be raptured away. What does the Bible have to say about the rapture theory?
BT Daily: Rapture
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Rapture

Are we seeking to escape the purpose God has for our Christian lives?
Beyond Today -- The Rapture Versus the Bible
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The Rapture Versus the Bible

Jesus and the apostles never taught about a rapture. Rather, their message was about the hope of the resurrection.
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The Great Tribulation

The Great Tribulation, or Time of Jacobs Trouble is a detailed set of prophesied events that will take place immediately before the return of Christ. It serves as a warning to those who are not taking their calling seriously… and…
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Chapter 19 The Book of Revelation - Part 17

How did the idea of the secret rapture come to be? Does the Bible suggest this doctrine is real? Chapter 19 is presented in this message.
Beyond Today -- Is the Secret Rapture Wrong?
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Is the Secret Rapture Wrong?

Many Christians trust they will be raptured to heaven during a coming time of crisis. But what does scripture really teach?
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The Place of Safety

The rapture doctrine suggests that all Christians will be secretly taken up to be with Christ before the tribulation, yet the Book of Revelation reveals some Christians enduring tribulation even unto death though other Christians are protected at a safe…
Beyond Today -- Is the Rapture Real?
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Is the Rapture Real?

As a Christian you may think Jesus will rapture you to heaven during a future time of world crisis. But what if He doesn't?
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Is the Rapture Real?

Do you believe that Jesus Christ is going to save you from the coming time of horrendous global trouble by whisking you away into heaven beforehand in what many call the Rapture? What will you do if He doesn't?
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[Infographic]: We'll meet Christ in the air - but when?

Most people say 1 Thessalonians 4 describes a secret Rapture taking place before the Great Tribulation. But put together all the scriptures that talk about being resurrected to meet Christ in the air, and you can piece together a coherent...
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The Hope of the Resurrection

Let's summarize what 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, which mentions believers being caught up, actually says:
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Popular Rapture Teachings Obscure Biblical Truth

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 tribulation. It's a comforting belief, since it offers the promise of peace and safety in heaven...
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The Seventh Trumpet: The Return of Jesus Christ

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 will occur when Christ descends from heaven with a mighty shout and the great sound of a...
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A Definition of Common Terms

Darby argued in favor of what is termed premillennialism in contrast to popular postmillennialism and amillennialism. Let's briefly consider these terms.
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Countering the Rapture Error

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 today.
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Introduction

Christians the world over are looking forward to a time when, interrupting their ordinary lives, they will be suddenly raptured into heaven with Jesus Christ. But is this true?
The Rapture vs. the Bible
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The Rapture vs. the Bible

Christians all over the world are looking for a sudden rescue - a Rapture - to save them from the coming time of trouble. But does this Rapture teaching come from the Bible? Explore the roots of this doctrine and...
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Failed Rapture and Doomsday Prediction - Again

The end of the world didn't happen.
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