Raptures in the Bible

There are many raptures throughout the Bible that support the concept of a rapture of the saints as described in 1 Corinthians 15:45-53 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17. Enoch walked in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because God took him. This is a foreshadow of the secret rapture of the saints. (Genesis 5:24) Noah a preacher of Continue reading Raptures in the Bible

What is the rapture? harpázō – seized by force, caught up, snatched away

Someday very soon, there is going to be a world wide event that is so weird nobody will be able to explain it. God has prophesized a harpázō. Millions of people from all tribes and nations are going to disappear at exactly the same time. Here are the 2 most prophetic passages of this harpázō event. But we don’t want you Continue reading What is the rapture? harpázō – seized by force, caught up, snatched away

7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture

Matthew 24 is one of the most popular chapters for end-times prophecy. People often quote, “one will be taken and one will be left,” as the rapture. But is it? Let’s ask God for wisdom and understanding about this important passage. Here are 7 reasons from the parallel gospel accounts that Matthew 24 is not the rapture of Christians to Continue reading 7 reasons Matthew 24 “one will be taken and one will be left” is not the rapture

Matthew 24 is the second coming (not the rapture)

I have heard and read lots of confusing messages on Matthew 24 so I wanted to take the time to look at this subject carefully. In Matthew 24 and 25 Jesus is answering very specific questions regarding a statement he made. It is important to understand whether this is the rapture of the church to meet the Lord in the Continue reading Matthew 24 is the second coming (not the rapture)