In addition, based on my findings in this study, the pretribulation view of the rapture is also scripturally unsound. W download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In order to know the timing of the rapture, you must of course understand how the book of revelation is structured. Some problems with the posttribulation rapture theory. Based on this scriptural study of matthew 24 and the book of revelation, the posttribulation view of the rapture is a scripturally unsound position at best, and an outright deception at its worst.
The fundamental doctrine of the pretribulation rapture. The book of revelation is an unveiling of future holy history as it unfolds at the climax. The posttribulation resurrectionrapture relatively few scholars dispute that the rapture is a biblical teaching. Some believe this rapture of the saints takes place before a time of tribulation pretribulation and some people believe it takes place after posttribulation. Why most christians believe in a posttribulation rapture. Will there be a pretribulation or posttribulation rapture. Exposing the pre tribulation rapture deception mitchell, bob on. They believe the rapture and the return of the lord are one event. Strict pretribulation futurists are airtight in maintaining a distinction between gods prophetic plan for israel and his plan for the church. Supporting this is the reference to gathering the elect in matthew 24. There are many christians who believe that the second coming of jesus christ will be in two phases. When is the rapture going to occur in relation to the. The bible gives us a very clear and very serious warning from almighty god.
Most people who deny the pretribulation rapture compare matt 24. Post tribulation rapture the bible teaches us that there will be a seven year period preceding the end of the world called the tribulation. The posttribulation belief which is that the rapture will take place at the end of the tribulation, that the church will be lifted to the lord and return with him. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the.
We believe the rapture occurs before the tribulation because more scriptures support a pretribulation rapture over the amillennial, postmillennial, and posttribulation theories. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading why most christians believe in a post tribulation rapture. It maintains that the church will be caught up to meet christ in the air and then escort him to the earth in. When is the rapture going to occur in relation to the tribulation. This amazingly informative little book is packed with scriptural reasons for you to share with others and show clearly from the bible why the church will see the.
Why most christians believe in a post tribulation rapture kindle edition by steinle, c. The posttribulation rapture position has none of these conflicts, was the historic position of the apostles and early church, and because it is exegetically derived from scripture it easily harmonizes with all passages related to the second coming of christ. The book of daniel the pre tribulation rapture youtube. The three primary views are pretribulational the rapture occurs before the tribulation, midtribulational the rapture occurs at or near the midpoint of the tribulation. We were under assumption or persuasion of the pretrib rapture, but the reading weve been doing lately and the scripture weve been reading is. Tribulation scare tactics the great tribulation period is not going to be as dismal for us as pretribbers, and conspiracy theories. The book of revelation teaches a post tribulation rapture. Historic premillennialism hp is posttribulational in that they believe the rapture of the church will occur after the 7year tribulation. The pretribulation rapture verses the posttribulation. First, he will come for believers, both living and dead, in the rapture read 1 thessalonians 4.
By the turn of the millennia a friend loaned me this book, and turned my worldview upside down. The posttribulation rapture philosophy also leads to other false doctrines. Why the posttribulation view of the rapture doesnt make. This passage in luke offers interesting references to some of the major events which are greatly elaborated on in the book of revelation. This is a thin book, but it not only gives the low down on the post tribulation rapture, but also on the pre tribulation, mid tribulation, prewrath, and hal lindsays variation of the pretrib as well. The postthe post tribulation rapture tribulation rapture a devotionalexhortational essay on the endtime drama. Post tribulation rapture, 97863926035, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or. The left behind secret rapture or post tribulation rapture. The timing of the rapture in relation to the tribulation is one of the most controversial issues in the church today. Posttribulation resurrectionrapture view see this article at answers. Posttribulationists believe that christians will remain on the earth throughout the seven year tribulation period that includes the last three and a half years, which some call the great.
This is a basic look at why we believe what we believe which i hope confirms or challenges some of your eschatological end time ideas. The post tribulation rapture position believes that there is a resurrection of both dead and living believers in jesus christ at the end of the age. The rapture of the church involves all believers being caught up to heaventhose just resurrected together with those alive at the time 1 thes. These four views are the pretrib, midtrib, prewrath, and posttrib rapture timing views. The following is an excerpt taken from the book the pretrib rapture. I have graduated from a seminary 1988 that like so many taught the pretribulation rapture scenario. They believe there is only one coming of the lord at the end of the. Does it take place between the millennial kingdom and the new heaven and new earth, during the millennial kingdom or after the rapture and before we return to earth. For an evaluation of the new prewrath for an evaluation of the new prewrath rapture theory, see my web site at.
I have a question concerning the tribulation, the rapture of the church a caller earlier had called you on. But the assembling is the rapture and the day of the lord is the glorious second coming. There are 3 theories to the time rapture of the church will take place in relation to the great tribulation period. The antichrist will confirm the covenant with many for 7 years. The church will absolutely, unequivocally go through the tribulation. We learn this in various places, mainly daniel 9 70 weeks of daniel and revelation although there are many other references. Posttribs, on the other hand, claim that we will immediately reverse direction and descend to mount zion after meeting the lord in the air. Jesus will come in the air, catch up the church from the earth, and then return to heaven with the church. In this view, the rapturewhich is the transformation and catching up of all christians, dead or alive, to meet christ in the airwill be secret, for it will be unknown to the. Only about 5% of bible believing christians believe that there will be a posttribulation rapture. The posttribulation rapture biblical, scriptural proofs. Premillennial, posttribulation rapture books rapture.
We cant be dogmatic about something that hasnt occurred yet. The rapture is an event that will take place sometime in the near future. The posttribulation rapture biblical, scriptural proofs ken raggio. Now lets get back to the secret rapture or posttribulation rapture. Whenever he comes back is his will, which should be sufficient for whatever position you. The posttribulation rapture view is the belief that the rapture will occur at the end of the tribulation period. The identity of the elect in matthew 24 lets get it right. Ignore it or refute it at your own mortal, and possibly immortal. The posttribulation rapture is a detailed study of what has become a controversial topic in evangelical circles. Explaining posttribulation rapture endtime ministries. The book is presently out of print, but you can still download it free. Why most christians believe in a posttribulation rapture by c. The posttribulation rapture the history of pretribulation rapture theory my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge hosea 4.
In after the tribulation, he teaches that the rapture will occur after the tribulation, but in part 2 of the video series the book of revelation, he says that the rapture will happen 75 days after the abomination of desolation, which occurs at the midpoint of the antichrists sevenyear covenant with israel. Post tribulation resurrection rapture view see this article at answers. It is understood by the other positions that the saints will ascend into heaven at the rapture. Message given sunday, august 11, 2019 by pastor josh black at calvary chapel canyon hills in lake elsinore, ca. Bachman you think the rapture of the saints must happen before the great tribulation right. It is available for download at no charge in pdf, epub, or kindle format. Matthew 24 and the electshun why pretribulationists cant teach you correctly about the identity of gods elect in the olivet discourse, and ditto for his saints in revelation. For the vast majority of bible believing evangelicals the pretribulation rapture is the doctrine that is their belief at this time. If it occurs at the beginning of the tribulation period, then clearly christs second coming at the end of the tribulation to rescue israel in the midst of armageddon is a separate.
The posttribulation rapture of the church independence. They then happily and simply conclude that the order of events is as follows. The posttribulation rapture position believes that there is a resurrection of both dead and living believers in jesus christ at the end of the age. I have graduated from a seminary 1988 that like so many taught the pre tribulation rapture scenario. Midtribulation rapture rapture in the mid great tribulation period. Here there is a gathering same word but it is clearly a posttribulational context.
The posttribulation rapture pdf format adobe reader required, free download. Click download or read online button to get the post trib pre wrath rapture book now. During this time a person who is referred to as the antichrist will come to dominate the earth and cause all. Post tribulationists believe that christians will remain on the earth throughout the seven year tribulation period that includes the last three and a half years, which some call the great. The post trib pre wrath rapture download ebook pdf, epub. Pretribulation rapture rapture before the great tribulation. Some also label it as a sevenyear tribulation, though nowhere does the bible speak of a time of tribulation lasting seven years. In the 90s i also taught the same in a bible study that lasted many years.
Pretribulation planning for posttribulation rapture. Also, the book of revelation, with all its various prophecies, mentions only one coming of the lordand that occurs after the tribulation revelation 1920. I also believe in a post tribulation rapture, but i have one question, when does the bema seat judgment take place. The posttribulation rapture kindle edition by arnold. The posttribulation rapture explained in 10 minutes. The book of revelation lions leopards and bears oh my. For thus hath the lord said unto me, go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. The prewrath rapture solves both of these problems.
So not only will the covenant be a temporary political solution it will also involve religion. Its important what you believe about the timing of the rapture of the church. This book is a prescription cure for doubt, fear, and unbelief. For the vast majority of bible believing evangelicals the pre tribulation rapture is the doctrine that is their belief at this time. First, does the bible plainly say that the church will be raptured when christ returns at the end of the tribulation. The posttribulation rapture theory teaches that the church will not be raptured before the tribulation but that it will pass through the tribulation, and only when christ returns at the end of the tribulation will the church be caught up. There are four main views of the rapture in christianity. This book will address and clarify the following questions and more. Bible prophecy 16 proofs of a pretribulation rapture. Why most christians believe in a posttribulation rapture book. Looking at the 14 easy to understand charts in the center of the book allows you to compare them. Whats wrong with the posttribulation rapture theory.
This is the best book ive read that explains the posttribulation view. Why we believe in a posttribulation rapture endtime ministries. They tend to say that current events have virtually no significance to today, since the only event a true church age believer is looking for is the rapture of the church. This is a very thorough look at the various facets of the pretrib theory, and proves conclusively it is not correct doctrine. To promote the truth of the posttribulation rapture belief.