Biblical references for Rapture please?

Question

As when before trib, after trib, during trib?

I know the one about one will be taken the other left (Matthew somewhere), however that could just be when Jesus takes believers for their judgement and then entrance in to heaven????

Answer 1

While there has never been a doubt as to the Second Coming, the Judgement, or Eternal Life with Christ, there has been debate over HOW this would come to pass.

There are many passages that refer to the Second Coming (Mt 24:27, Mk 13:26, Lk 12:38-40, Lk 17:19-20, Lk 19:44, Lk 21: 25-27, Jn 5:25-28, Jn 14:28, Ac 19:4, 1 Thes 5:23, 2 Thes 2:1-9, Ja 5:7-8, 2 Pe 1:16, 2 Pe 3:3-5, 1 Jn 2:28, Jd 1:14, Rev 1:17, Rev 3:11, Rev 22:7-21), but none of them support evidence for a Third Coming, which is what Rapture doctrine implies. Most Scriptural exegesis in support of Rapture begins with two other passages.

The relevant passage from Matthew is Mt 24:40-41, although note that in the time of Noah, the one who is taken away was drowned in the flood, while many Rapture adherents see the one who was taken away as the one being saved.

The term "Rapture" is taken from the Latin Vulgate, 'rapiemur' or 'to be caught up.' as in 1 Thess 4:16-17. Note that this passage supports equally well the doctrine of Parousia, that the Day of the Lord will be the day of judgment for the dead and the living, and the day of final victory over the enemy.

The letter in which this passage was written was addressed to Christians in the Greek city of Tessaloniki (see the resemblance to Thessalonian?), who, after Paul's previous visit, had begun to wonder when and how imminent was the Second Coming.

The term Parousia is used at least a dozen times in the Gospels and in the epistles to refer to the Second Coming (though it is not specifically used in the passage from Thessalonians). Parousia, to the Thessalonians as well as to Greek-speaking Christians, would have been understood as a victory parade, wherein a dignitary, monarch or triumphant warrior would enter into a city, and the family, friends and associates of this person would go out to meet him and so march in the parade together.

Thus the interpretation of Rapture did not arise until long after this traditional understanding of Parousia had been lost to the ages.

The debate as to pre-trib, mid-trib, post-trib, arose in the US in the 19th century following teaching by Scotsman John Darby in the 1820s. Henry Miller and the so-called "Millerites" were among the best-known adherents of a pre-millenial rapture, though his calculations were a bit off as the Great Disappointment demonstrated. Rapture doctrine did not begin to spread widely until Hal Lindsey's "The Late Great Planet Earth" was published in the 1970s. The most recent push of the doctrine comes through the massively-profitable "Left Behind" series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins.

Answer 2

There is a rapture, but it is at the end of tribulation not at the first. Because the dead rise first and Jesus stated that he would raise them on the last day. If you put meeting Jesus in the air any place before this in time you have to explain away other verses. And just not wanting to go through it is not a valid interpretation. Why would God rescue the weaker Christians of today and leave the last two prophets, who stand before God, to be killed 3.5 years into the tribulation?

We then go to the marriage feast of the lamb and Isaiah has a partial menu - choice pieces with marrow and wine and aged wine. Then we come back to this earth for a thousand year reign with Jesus after the angels have cleansed it. Next satan is turned loose and one-third will still turn away. After this the existing heavens and earth roll away and God the father comes with a new heaven and a new earth. Don't think that this will be a big task since He holds it all together today (Colossians). Then there is the final judgement before the Throne of God.

If you remember this summary as you read the Bible, I don't believe you will have to explain away a single verse. I feel the pre-tribulation teaching is dangerous because it will cause some to doubt when it doesn't occur as they thought. Let me end with this, it will happen according to the plan and will of God. Everytime you read the Bible or search the Scriptures ask God for understanding and He will give it to you as He promised.

Answer 3

Matthew 24:29  Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
30  And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Post-trib apparently.

1 Thessalonians 4:16  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:
17  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.

The "Rapture".

Hope this helps.

GOD bless

Answer 4

Sorry, there are none. No one gets to go to heaven until all the righteous go. The references used to prove this "secret rapture" theory are taken out of context. If all references are taken together, the Bible says no such thing. At Jesus' coming the righteous sleeping in their graves will be resurrected and will be caught up into the air with those who are alive and remain, and together they will all ascend into heaven with Jesus. There will be no "second chance" after the days of tribulation. No one will be taken into heaven proceeding the second coming of Jesus, there will be no "secret rapture".....every eye will see him come in the clouds with the trumpet and shouts of the angels....nothing secret about that.

Answer 5

.The 'rapture ' of the Church occurs simultaneously with Christ's second Coming in glory and the resurrection of the dead.............All occur together,(see I Thess. 4:15-17); ..."AFTER the Tribulation of those days"(Matt. 24:29-31)
"...At the LAST trumpet"... I Corin. 15:52

Don't be deceived by the fictional "Left Behind" series....which is based on a common misconception that claims the 'rapture' occurs years before Christ's Return. This is not found in Scripture.

Answer 6

After, the day of the Lord everything shall be resolved.

Joel 2
31The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come.

32And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.

Answer 7

In the KJV bible, there is no such thing as a rapture. In fact, God states, "I am against those who teach my children to fly". There is another passage that states that we will "meet God in the air", but that is translated into "spirit" - numa, Greek for "air". Hon, there is NO rapture. Its all been confused by misinterpretations...

Answer 8

I'd like to know that myself.

Ain't going to be any The Rapture. Can't find it anywhere in the Bible.

Answer 9

Here is a good link that explains the Rapture of the Church

http://www.raptureready.com/rr-pretribulation-rapture.html

May God Bless all who read this

Answer 10

I am a Christian, but I don't believe in the rapture or the tribulation.