Bible Question:
Dear disciplerami, I must confess that, although I have read through the book of Revelation several times, I have yet to apply myself to a rigorous study of it. Having said that, I must say that I have not found any evidence in the Bible of the "rapture". There is plenty of proof regarding the "2nd coming" but none (at least none that I have found) about a prior "secret coming". My question is: What are the foundationional proof texts for believing in the "Secret Rapture"? John Reformed |
Bible Answer: John, I don't believe the so-called 'rapture' of the faithful, as presented in our modern day, is a biblical idea. I certainly believe in the second coming of Christ, but on that day three things will happen in succession. First, the dead in Christ shall rise. Second, "We who are alive and remaining" shall rise to meet the Lord in the air. Third, the judgment of the unrighteous will occur. All of these things will occur on that day. I doubt that anyone else on this forum believes as I do, but there you have it. By the way, a prooftext for the rapture that I've heard used, is the one where Jesus says, 'two will be in the field, one will be taken away and one left.' (my paraphrase). Good day. |