Looking Up: The Hope of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture
The question of whether a pre-tribulation rapture creates two separate comings of Christ is an important one to consider. At first glance, it may seem that believing in a rapture before the tribulation period does split Christ’s return into two events. However, a closer look reveals that this view actually aligns well with Scripture and…
Many Christians feel anxious or fearful when they hear teachings about the end times and the rapture. But the Bible presents the rapture as a source of comfort and hope for believers, not something to be afraid of. Let’s explore why end times teaching, when understood properly, should bring peace and encouragement to Christians. What…
In recent years, many Christians have become fascinated with trying to match current events to biblical prophecies about the end times. While it’s natural to wonder how today’s headlines might relate to Scripture, there are serious dangers in reading our own interpretations into the Bible rather than carefully studying what it actually says. This practice,…
The pre-tribulation rapture doctrine, which teaches that Christ will remove believers from earth before the tribulation period, seems conspicuously absent from church writings prior to the 19th century. This apparent silence has led some to question the validity of the pre-trib view. However, there are several important factors to consider when examining this issue. The…
The question of why God would remove the church from being a witness during the tribulation is important to touch on God’s purposes for different groups of people in His plan. To answer this, we need to understand what the Bible teaches about the tribulation period and God’s distinct plans for Israel and the church….
The pre-tribulation rapture view has been a topic of debate among Christians for nearly two centuries. Some critics claim this theology originated with John Nelson Darby in the 1800s, dismissing it as a recent invention. But is this an accurate portrayal of pre-trib origins? Let’s examine the facts. Who Was John Nelson Darby? John Nelson…
Many Christians wonder if Jesus’ prayer in John 17:15-26 contradicts the idea of a pre-tribulation rapture. Let’s examine this passage and address this important question. Understanding Jesus’ Prayer In John 17, Jesus prays for His disciples and all future believers. A key verse often cited is John 17:15: “I do not ask that you take…
The Olivet Discourse, found in Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21, is one of the most important prophetic passages in the Bible. It contains Jesus’ teachings about future events, including the destruction of Jerusalem and His second coming. While all three Gospel accounts record this discourse, Luke’s version provides some unique insights that help…
The “Day of the Lord” is a significant biblical concept that appears throughout the Old and New Testaments. While some argue it refers solely to events in the first century AD, a closer examination of Scripture reveals that the Day of the Lord points to future end times events as well. Let’s explore what the…
Matthew 24 is a key passage in understanding end times events. In this chapter, Jesus gives an important prophecy about future events, including the tribulation period and His second coming. Some interpret this passage as teaching that believers will be gathered after the tribulation. However, a careful examination reveals this is not necessarily the case….