Looking Up: The Hope of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture
The Bible reveals a consistent pattern of divine deliverance, demonstrating God’s promise to rescue His people before pouring out His wrath. Both Enoch and Noah exemplify this principle, though through distinct mechanisms that together reinforce the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine. Their stories showcase complementary models of removal from judgment, reframing Noah’s ark not as mere preservation…
What if the most pivotal moment in Christian eschatology was hiding in plain sight—named after a man who died twice? The concept of a “first resurrection” in Revelation 20:5 has sparked debates for centuries. But when viewed through the lens of pretribulation rapture theology, it becomes a cosmic game-changer. This article uncovers how early Christians—and…
This article is part of a series responding to arguments made by the YouTube channel “Servus Christi” in his video “The Pretrib Rapture Deception: A False Hope”. In this piece, we will address the objection that the pretribulation rapture view contradicts Jesus’ warnings about persecution and tribulation for believers. Understanding the Context of Jesus’ Warnings…
The book of Revelation presents a fascinating glimpse into future events but raises some challenging questions for Bible students. One such question involves reconciling the concept of a pre-tribulation rapture with the “first resurrection” mentioned in Revelation 20:4-5. Let’s explore this topic and address the apparent contradiction. Understanding the First Resurrection Revelation 20:4-5 states: “I…
The concept of Christ’s return is a central theme in Christian theology. However, some critics argue that the pre-tribulation rapture view creates a “third coming” of Christ not found in Scripture. This article will address and refute this objection, explaining why the pre-tribulation rapture does not necessitate a third coming of Christ. Understanding the Two…
This article is part of a series responding to arguments made by Servus Christi in his video “The Pretrib Rapture Deception: A False Hope”. In this piece, we will specifically address his concern that belief in a pretribulational rapture could leave Christians unprepared for persecution, potentially causing them to stumble in their faith. Understanding Servus…
Partial preterism is a view of biblical prophecy that sees many end-times events as already fulfilled in the past, particularly around the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. While this perspective offers some interesting insights, it often leads to a blurring of the distinctions between God’s plans for Israel and the Church. This confusion can…
This article is part of a series addressing the arguments presented in the YouTube video “The Pretrib Rapture Deception: A False Hope” by Servus Christi. In this installment, we’ll focus on the comfort argument in 1 Thessalonians 4. Servus Christi’s Argument Servus Christi contends that pre-tribulation rapture proponents misapply the comfort mentioned in 1 Thessalonians…
As we continue our examination of Servus Christi’s critique of the pretribulational rapture view, we turn our attention to his arguments regarding typology. Servus Christi raises important questions about the consistency of typological interpretations used by pretribulationists. While his points are thought-provoking, a closer look at Scripture and scholarly perspectives suggests that his critiques may…
In a recent video titled “The Pretrib Rapture Deception: A False Hope,” the YouTube channel Servus Christi presents an argument against the pre-tribulation rapture view, focusing particularly on the concept of imminence. While Servus Christi raises some thought-provoking points, carefully examining Scripture and scholarly perspectives suggests that the pre-tribulation rapture position remains a biblically sound…