Case File 018
The Shocking History of the Rapture
Evidence
Does the Bible really teach that believers will be raptured up to heaven? The rapture theory has become very popular among Christians, but popularity is not what determines sound doctrine. Our doctrine must always come from the Word of God alone and not the imaginations of men. The Bible is our source for truth and doctrine, so we need to find out if the rapture theory is Biblical or not.
There are a number of variations about the rapture, such as pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, or post-tribulation, but the general idea is that all Christians will be taken up to heaven at some point during the last days.
It is sometimes referred to as the “secret rapture” because they believe it will come suddenly and without warning. They teach that the rapture could happen at any moment, so we must always be ready because no one knows the day or the hour.
So, where did the rapture doctrine come from?
Scripture references:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
Revelation 20:4-6
1 Corinthians 15:51-55
Matthew 24:29-31
Matthew 24:37-42
John 17:14-17
Matthew 13:30
There are a number of variations about the rapture, such as pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, or post-tribulation, but the general idea is that all Christians will be taken up to heaven at some point during the last days.
It is sometimes referred to as the “secret rapture” because they believe it will come suddenly and without warning. They teach that the rapture could happen at any moment, so we must always be ready because no one knows the day or the hour.
So, where did the rapture doctrine come from?
Scripture references:
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
Revelation 20:4-6
1 Corinthians 15:51-55
Matthew 24:29-31
Matthew 24:37-42
John 17:14-17
Matthew 13:30