What is the purpose of the Tribulation? Is this cataclysmic period a time where God throws a big tantrum on the world and lets all His pent up frustration out on mankind? Is this His divine judgment for all the evil men have done over the generations? If so, then why is His wrath ONLY…
Revelation chapter 5 focuses on a seven-sealed scroll, and the person qualified to open. The scroll is a title deed – the title deed to the earth (if not ALL creation). No one on earth, under the earth, or in Heaven is worthy to open it and take possession of the title…except for the One…
When does the Rapture occur? The biggest controversy BY FAR among Christians who study the end-times is the timing of the Rapture as it relates to the 7-year apocalyptic period known as the Tribulation. Some believe the Rapture will happen before the Tribulation, others think it will happen at the mid-point, and still, others see…
believers away and instantly transport them to Heaven sounds pretty preposterous. This idea has led many to question its scriptural veracity.
However, the concept of the Rapture is clearly presented in the Bible multiple times – including four previous raptures which NO ONE disputes! And despite arguments to the contrary, the end-times Rapture is not a recent church invention. It was taught by the Apostle Paul, and prominent early Church Fathers.
The only people who dispute the idea of the Rapture are those who have specific doctrinal agendas, which would be invalidated if the Rapture were true. These are folks who want the Bible to conform to their theology, instead of making their theology conform to the Bible.
In this week’s episode, we will look and the Biblical concept and evidence for the Rapture
The throne room of God is the key feature of Revelation Chapter 4. It is a truly magnificent spectacle. And while we have seen depictions of the Throne Room elsewhere in the Bible, this passage is unique in a few ways. Of significance are the clear references to the presence of the Church in Heaven…