“What is the Rapture of the church?”……The word "rapture" does not occur in the Bible. The concept of the rapture, though, is clearly taught in Scripture. The rapture of the church is the event in which God removes all believers from the earth in order to make way for His righteous judgment to be poured […]

“What are the strengths and weaknesses of the posttribulational view of the rapture (posttribulationism)?”……When considering any question involving eschatology (the study of end times), it is important to remember that almost all Christians agree on these three things: ……1) There is coming a time of great tribulation such as the world has never seen,…2) After […]

“What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming?”……The rapture and the second coming of Christ are often confused. Sometimes it is difficult to determine whether a scripture verse is referring to the rapture or the second coming. However, in studying end-times Bible prophecy, it is very important to differentiate between the two.……The […]

Is There Biblical Evidence for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture? …By Tiffany Wismer…I recently heard a lecture by Dr. Richard Mayhue who affirms a pre-tribulation rapture. There are many convincing arguments against the rapture doctrine, including the fact that, from what we can tell from historical theological documents, the rapture was not even discussed among Christians until […]

“What is the Tribulation? Will it last seven years?”……The tribulation is a future seven-year period of time when God will finish His discipline of Israel and finalize His judgment of the unbelieving world. The church, made up of all who have trusted in the person and work of the Lord Jesus to save them from […]

“What are the strengths and weaknesses of the midtribulational view of the rapture (midtribulationism)?”……Eschatologically speaking, it is important to remember that almost all Christians agree on three things: 1) there will be a future time of tribulation such as the world has never seen 2) the second coming Jesus Christ 3) a translation from mortality […]

The Opening Act…New World Order Series, Part 4……By Jim Allen……The Bible has given us movie trailers and clips for the opening act of the New World Order. In Revelation 13:2-7, John describes a ruler who will receive unlimited authority from Satan to take control over all people, languages, and nations. While a "nation grabbing" event […]