"why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES

(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) (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."

(Revelation 3:10) "Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the Earth."

PREFACE SUMMARY

Dear reader, many Christians, have held the pre-tribulation rapture belief for centuries. In my opinion, it is a belief that is not only logically sound but also supported by biblical evidence.

The idea of a rapture that takes place before the tribulation period is not new and is rooted in the belief that God will rescue his faithful followers from the wrath to come. This means that those who have faith in Christ will be spared the horrors of the tribulation period, a time of great turmoil and suffering.

Can you imagine the splendor of being included in the next event scheduled on God's timetable, described as the church's rapture? It is a glorious sight to behold, one that fills our hearts with joy and hope.

We can only imagine what it will be like to meet our departed loved ones again as their bodies come forth glorified. This confirms the word of God found in the First Corinthians fifteen chapter, which describes the body going down in weakness but being raised in power.

It is important to note that the power spoken about in these verses refers to the power of the resurrection, which the Bible describes as the first resurrection. As such, the second death (eternal judgment) hath no power, giving us hope and reassurance that we will not face eternal damnation.

Some people argue that the concept of a church rapture is not supported by scripture. However, how do they explain the passage found in Revelation chapter twenty, verses five through six, which states, "But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection."

Beloved, To me, the concept of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, provides hope and comfort, especially during these uncertain times marked by [global pandemics, political unrest, economic instability, etc.]. It is a reminder that God is in control and that He will protect and care for His people. This belief also serves as a motivation to live a life that is pleasing to God and to share the good news of salvation with others.

In summary, the topic of the Rapture is a complicated one, but we can find solace in the fact that there is evidence and support for its occurrence. As Christians, we should strive to understand it better, as it has significant implications for our eternal destiny.

"WHERE ARE OUR DEAD?"

Saints, the word “rapture” refers to a “carrying away” or a “snatching away," and the English word “rapture” comes from the Latin noun "rapture" which in Greek means "the catching up" that is used about the description found in (1 Thessalonians 4:17) concerning the event we call the rapture of the church, where Christ is described as descending from Heaven with a shout to remove his people from the Earth.

Beloved, the event referred to as the rapture of the church is described as accompanied by a trumpet, including the archangel's voice as spoken of in the word of God. (1 Corinthians 15:52) & (1 Thessalonians 4:16)

Being that the trump of God is sounded in this event could mean that the Father will be present for this event, and according to the Bible, those who are asleep in Jesus, which means that their bodies are described as being asleep, shall be resurrected.

Beloved, I like to look at (Titus 2:11-14) where the scriptures speak of God being present at this event. [11] For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; [13] Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; [14] Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Did you know that when Christ paid the ransom for our souls, He also paid a future ransom for our bodies? Therefore, at His appearance, our bodies shall be changed into glorified bodies. However, because we are eternal spirits, we will never lose consciousness when our soul and spirit leave our body.