2007-09-13 09:49:59 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
None. And the concept is actually not explained in the Bible and is not biblical.
Many people, especially Protestant Christians, have been sold a bill of goods on this one. This has only been taught since about 1820. Prior to that time the Christian Church never taught or believed such a doctrine.
I find it impossible to believe that the first 1800 years of Christianity was wrong and finally was corrected by a man named Darby less than 200 years ago.
For more on this see http://www.lulu.com/content/1115302 and the e-book download is free.
2007-09-13 09:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Augustine 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It appears 0 times, and it isn't hinted about in the bible. The Idea of Rapture was the dream of a 14 year old girl, then adopted by christianity as doctrine.
2007-09-13 10:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by newwellness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word rapture is not really in the bible, this comes in references to use of the word "taken". Also "caught up in the air".
For a long time is spoken of rapture phenomenon in the OT.
From Enoch to Elijah, thing is that in Jesus happened in a different way, because John the Baptist was not raptured, and Jesus neither, but they were taken, according to the NT. after death.
I believe the Rapture is represents more the first resurrection, that of the tribes of Israel. The other rapture or "taken" I think happens just about every time a chosen believer dies.
As I have said before I believe in our brother's Islam are the OT spirits reborn, and so in their prophesies they say that Jesus did not die but that he was rapture. In the line of Enoch, etc.
One way or the other, nothing is impossible for God.
2007-09-13 10:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by Davinci22 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
None
It's a creation for this new religion of right wing fundamentalism. Primarily created to combat socialist tendencies in the 1950's. The theoretical base exploits isolated theories by fringe theologians from the later part of the 19th century. The point was to bolster right wing viewpoints which by their "greed is good" philosophy created by Regan are corporately controlled.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
2007-09-13 09:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by gnosticv 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The actual word is not found in the Bible, the word comes for Latin and means a snacking away, 1 Cor. 15:52.
2007-09-13 11:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by Apologist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is written only in the clouds, and The Holy Bible makes no mention of the clouds of rapture specifically.
2007-09-13 09:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
while the term rapture may be a new concept, the end times or Apocalypse is not a new concept at all. There is really no debate about the fact jesus was an apocalyptic jew.
2007-09-13 10:01:20 · answer #7 · answered by Gawdless Heathen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word rapture is an english word translated from greek or latin I think, it means to be caught up or snatched away, either way, that sounds like a rapture to me. And I know I am going to be changed in the twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet, 1Cor. 15:51, the word caught up is in 1 thes, 4:17, Then they 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. So I hope that gives you some insight into the rapture and why we chrisians use that word. It makes an old Christian like me stand up and cheer, if the rapture happened today would you be ready, have you made Jesus your Lord and Saviour, remember Jesus said unless a manbe born of the water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of Heaven. If you would like to be saved right now I can give you a prayer that will lead you to Jesus if you believe in him, Just say, Dear Jesus, I know and confess that I am sinner in need of salvation. I believe you died on a cross at calvery and arose from the grave to wash away my sins, I ask you right now to come into my heart and save me, I pray this Prayer believing in the name of Jesus Amen. If you prayed this prayer with a sincere heart you are now a child of God, rejoice that your name is written in the Lambs book of Life. If you have any questions just send me an email, God Bless YOU!!
2007-09-13 10:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
hahah. Thats a good one! zero. Another question... How many times is the word '''Homosexual Priest'' mentioned in the bible?
2007-09-13 09:54:33 · answer #9 · answered by david t 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Zero
2007-09-13 09:53:40 · answer #10 · answered by Birdbrain 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋