I'm looking for biblical proof of the Rupture. Can I refute emails coming in trying to refute the Rupture?

Question

And what kind of rupture will it be?
Chapter and verse references if possible please.

Answer 1

I've been asked about the Catholic view on the Rapture. I guess we would have to ask "which rapture?" To my understanding, there are 3 major theories on the Rapture found in Evangelical circles. 1) Pre-Tribulation rapture 2) Mid-Tribulation Rapture 3) Post-Tribulation Rapture. There are also many variations on each of these theories and much debate among Protestant theologians. What many Evangelicals don't know is that the Pre-Tribulation, and Mid-Tribulation theories are less than 175 years old. (more on that below)

Catholics certainly believe that "we will be caught up in the air" (1 Thess 4:17) when the trumpet sounds. So Catholics do believe in the "Rapture" if one is talking about the third option - Post Tribulation Rapture (although they understand the 1000 years to mean "a long time" Rev. 20:2-3; 7). The term "rapture" is derived from the text of the Catholic Latin Vulgate that was written in 390 A.D. It comes from 1 Thess. 4:17-"we will be caught up," [Latin: rapiemur]).

Catholics find no solid scriptural evidence that Jesus will come two or three more times. We think Scripture is clear that He will only come one more time. Catholics do not see any Biblical evidence as to why Christians should be "spared" the tribulation of the evil one. The Catholic Church feels that all Biblical evidence points to the contrary - that Christians will undergo great persecutions and tribulation. Catholics believe that history bears witness that the Church thrives under persecution.

Perhaps we will win many converts to Christianity during the tribulation. Most humans (including me) are more disposed to a conversion of heart when things are bad. Nothing creates an open mind and opens someone to a personal relationship with Christ more than suffering. During the tribulation people will be looking for answers. They will be "ripe" for conversion. This is the only value of the tribulation.

If all the "good Christians" are taken out of the world during the tribulation, who will be left on earth to convert the poor souls who are looking for answers during that time? Would Jesus leave humans on earth for the devil to ravage but remove all the Christians who can convert them? This would prevent the spreading of the Gospel during that time. If he did that he would be condemning these non-Christians before the Judgment day. (Mat 11:22)

John Darby, founder of the Plymouth Brethren, put forth the Pre-Tribulation Rapture theory around 1830 after traveling to northern Scotland to meet with Margaret McDonald, a woman in who had a "vision" during a serious illness. This "vision" convinced her that Christ would come in two stages. (This was near the time Joseph Smith wrote the book of Mormon because of a "vision") Prior to that, no theologian or denomination had ever suggested a "two stage" coming of Christ; not Martin Luther, not Calvin, not Wycliff. The Early Church Fathers never suggested Christ would come again in two stages.

The Pre-Tribulation theory is currently enjoying tremendous popularity among some Evangelicals due to the "Left Behind" series of books and movies. The theory is also a common belief among those who believe in the "prosperity" gospel (that says if we have enough faith we'll be prosperous like Jabez.) These two theories suggest that faithful Christians will not undergo persecutions or suffering, and will have material prosperity. Catholics feel that there is a place for suffering. There is much biblical evidence that persecution and suffering have a solid place in the Kingdom and that it can be a witness to the unfaithful. Persecuted Christians converted pagans to the early Church.

We believe there will be only one more return of Christ and on that day the faithful Christians will be caught up in the air.

We Catholics also know how to have fun and party in the Lord! Everything has a place.

Answer 2

Q: Biblical proof of the rupture?
A: There is no mention in the Bible about any rupture.

Q: What kind of rupture will it be?
A: Again, there is no mention in the Bible about any rupture.

Q: Chapter and verse references?
A: There is no chapter and verse RE: a rupture.

Answer 3

Paul's description of the rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18.
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent [precede] them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18).

2 cor chap 5 also speaks of our blessed hope- the rapture.
seldom used chapter.

Answer 4

well in Thessalonian ch 4 it says we will all be changed in a twinkling of an eye and caught up in heaven.
but there are many other things like the resurrection of the firstfruits when the saints in the graves all arose and many traditions around the world say that dead ancestors came into towns and ate dinner with their own family.
Then there are those that were TRANSLATED, Enoch was taken after he walked with God, in the book of Genesis.
Elijah was take up in a firey chariot
ive heard of a couple of people allegedly that have been resurrected from the grave since the centuries have passed by.

Answer 5

Rupture?

Answer 6

Sorry Bubba ... a rupture is a ripping or tearing of body tissue, the earth, or fabric. The Bible contains no such references,

Answer 7

The papacy is the oldest Intuition in the world .- How could it survived without the grace of God & the guidance of the Holy Spirit.........The Holy Spirit did not convert to Islam in 610AD or Lutheranism in 1517AD or Calvinism in 1540s AD ...There's no comparisons..check out this site;http://www.catholic-defense.com ..................The truth is , they Catholics give us the first Bible..the rest of religions intrepid it differently & formed counterfeit religion's groups...which inturn give us supermarket christens;.......pick & choose laws to suit themselves [ cool & new age stuff ] but has nothing to do with the scriptures.

Answer 8

It's rApture not rUpture and yes there will be a rapture at the 2nd coming but it won't be secret. The secret part you won't find in the Bible, it's a man made theory.

Answer 9

Rapture? That is a concept actually born here in the usa

Answer 10

I have never heard of the Rapture until recently--and I was raised a Christian. Is it something new? I am religious, but no longer a Christian.