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There continue to be many questions concerning the "Rapture" of the Church and its apparent contrast with the "Second Coming" of Jesus Christ. Where does this strange view come from? Is the term "rapture" even in the Bible?

Apocalyptic millennialism is one of the most powerful strands in evangelical Christianity. It is not a single belief, but across many powerful evangelical groups there is general adhesion to faith in the physical return of Jesus in the Second Coming, the affirmation of a Rapture heavenward of "saved" believers, a millennium of peace under the rule of Jesus and his saints and, eventually, a final judgement and entry into deep eternity. A key figure in this process was John Nelson Darby.

This book presents the doctrine of the pre-tribulational rapture of the church. Many prophecies are explored with biblical passages and terms explained from the scripture itself. Evidence is presented that proves the first century church believed the end times would begin with the return of Israel to her ancient homeland. More than 50 prophecies have been fulfilled since Israel became a state; several more are yet to be fulfilled.

The signs are unmistakable. Jesus said there would be clear signs in our world before his return. Over the last few months and years, as we read headline after amazing headline, those signs seem to be escalating. Could Christ's return and our world's final days be very far away? Greg Laurie opens up the Scriptures, offering insight, warning, and encouragement to "make the most of every opportunity" in these challenging days.

Did the early Church expect to escape the final persecution—or to endure it? For more than a century, modern pre-tribulation rapture theology has promised believers a “Great Escape” from the rise of the Antichrist and the final tribulation. Yet this teaching did not originate with Jesus, the apostles, or the early Church. In The Great Escape Delusion, Bible teacher Glenn Langohr examines this doctrine in light of Scripture and the unified witness of early Christian writers.

The Apostle Paul said that the rapture will happen "at the last trumpet". Hear how the rapture relates to Rosh HaShanah, the Feast of Trumpets, one of the seven feasts God gave to the Nation of Israel. My friend, someday you will turn on the news and see that millions of people have suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from all around the world. As I write this brochure, this disappearance is a future event known as "The Rapture of the Church".

Signs are converging as prophetic pieces rapidly fall into place. Jesus is coming soon to remove His followers from the earth in the greatest rescue mission in history: the Rapture of the Church. In What's Next? Preparing for the Rapture, Bible teachers Jimmy Evans and Mark Hitchcock provide an authoritative and comprehensive look at this imminent event.

There is no shortage of writings about the last days - often full of speculation and sensationalism. Where can we go for information we can trust? Join Bible scholar Ron Rhodes for an in-depth look at what we know to be certain about the last days - based on key teachings directly from Jesus. You’ll learn what the Lord himself said about the Rapture, the Tribulation Period, the Second Coming, the Future Judgment, the Millennial Kingdom, and more.

Are you ready to move beyond speculation and uncover the definitive truth about the timing of the rapture? In Settling the Rapture Debate, John Wiertzema delivers a groundbreaking exploration of one of Christianity’s most contentious doctrines, offering profound insights that will transform your understanding of the end times. With meticulous research and a fresh perspective, this book tackles the long-standing debate over the timing of the rapture—pre, mid, prewrath, or post—and provides an extraordinarily compelling case that challenges conventional wisdom.

Uncertain about what God has in store for you? Are you worried you aren’t prepared for the return of Jesus? Do you fear for the salvation of your friends and family? While no one knows the hour of Christ’s return, the faithful millions await ascension while the clock still ticks for those uncommitted to his path.

Who was getting married? Fallen angels and human women. The DNA of mankind was being attacked by Satan. The battle of the ages had begun in response to the command of God in Genesis 3:15, that the Seed of the woman would bruise Satan’s head.

This booklet is packed with the clearest account of the 1st Thessalonians 4 rapture I have written to date, and I have written many books on the subject. Plus, I have included some simple, yet effective, tables showing why “those who are asleep” are none other than the “dead in Christ”. Paul states the timing of the “rapture sequence” in two different ways in order to comfort the bereaved that their dead will rise first. In addition, this study investigates why Paul selected such an unusual Greek word for “rapture”, and what that word actually means.

In Brenda Peterson's unusual memoir, fundementalism meets deep ecology. The author's childhood in the high Sierra with her forest ranger father led her to embrace the entire natural world, while her Southern Baptist relatives prepared eagerly and busily to leave this world.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Mystery Behind Donald Trump's 2020 Re-Election: The Final David Paving the Nations Towards Resurrection and learn about Kim Clement's prophecies unfolding.

The book of Revelation was meant to be read, understood, and obeyed by Christians the world over, not shrouded in mystery. However, in these last days of apostasy, the truth has been forgotten, covered up, and replaced by a lie.