Jan 02, 2020 the book of revelation has sometimes been viewed as a book of mystery, yet the title itself implies something brought out of hiding. This view holds that the rapture will precede the sevenyear tribulation, which will culminate in christs second coming and be followed by a thousandyear messianic kingdom. Rossing examines the problems caused by adopting a raptureorientated, dispensationalist reading of the book of revelation. The rapture and the book of revelation mano singham. Central to the book is the existence, power, sovereignty, justice, wisdom and goodness of god the father and jesus christ.
The book of revelation does not specifically mention this pretribulation rapture prior to the antichrists reign, either. How rapture takes place as revealed in the book of revelation. The book of revelation reveals how the rapture of the church will take place. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. When is the rapture going to occur in relation to the. Moo, and leon morris present the early christian testimony and the contem porary discu ssion con cern ing th e au thors hip of revela ti on an intr oducti on to t he new testamentgrand rapids. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Apr 02, 2019 the book of revelation by chuck missler. Certainly the event of his second coming is a powerful message of this book. I looked, and there before me was a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was one like a son of man with a crown of gold on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand. Jesus promises the church of philadelphia that he will keep them from the hour of trial coming to test those who dwell.
The first will be a secret raptureor carrying away of the saved to heavenat the beginning of a sevenyear period of tribulation, during which the. Pretribulationism distinguishes the rapture from the second coming of jesus christ to earth, mentioned in the gospel of matthew, 2 thessalonians, and revelation. In this view, the rapturewhich is the transformation and catching up of all christians, dead or alive, to meet christ in the airwill be secret, for it will be unknown to the world. The rapture is the belief that believers will be caught up into the clouds, to meet the lord in the air.
But i dont think so the church as a whole seems to have kicked the prophetic scriptures to the curb lately despite the fact at least a third of the bible is blatant prophecy. Nov 28, 2016 one thing that im uncertain about is the order of events in the book of revelation, whether it is in chronological order or not. Since we are at the revelation 23 revelation 4 juncture where i believe the rapture is timed in the book of revelation, i thought this would be a good time to address this topic before moving into the rest of revelation. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Tim lahaye made it the cornerstone of his revelation rapture theology. The rapture is when christ comes back and takes every christian that is still on this earth and resurrects all of those who have died and takes them to heaven with him.
And the 6th and 7th, show a facet of the rapture itself. Dec 12, 2019 also that the whole book of revelation was fulfilled in the world of spirits back in 1757. The word apocalypse means unveiling and thats exactly what the book of revelation isit is a prophetic book that discusses the unveiling of what is going to happen in the nearing end times and what will come with the final revelation of jesus christ. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. The rapture exposed is a full on exorcism of the damaging theology and practice that arises from adopting the endtimes ideas espoused by the sadly and revealingly popular left behind series of novels.
The mystery of the rapture revelation lamb and lion. The rapture and the book of revelation most people are familiar with the wacky ideas about the rapture, where the chosen are whisked away into heaven leaving those behind to face years of carnage in the battle between good and evil. Revelation is from the greek word apokalupsis which means, a disclosure, an unveiling. In dispensational theology, the rapture will be the centerpiece of jesus second coming a glorious, dramatic event with jesus coming to literally take believers up into the sky. I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head, and a sharp sickle.
Jan 02, 2020 another crucial passage on the timing of the rapture is revelation 3. The more gentile the church becomes the less it understands the book of revelation. The apocalypse of john and the rapture of the church if the male child represents not simply the individual, jesus christ, but the unio mystica, the believers of every generation of the church who are, then revelation 12. And as the apostle john, saw the lord open them, he saw the events of each of its seven sections, and recorded what he saw according to the direction of the lord. Its more complicated than that, says author michelle fletcher. If anyone adds anything to them, god will add to him the plagues described in this book rev. The revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. Some believe that the rapture is present in revelation 4. In the book of revelation, there are two visions of the coming of jesus, the harvest of the earth rev 14 and the rider on the white horse rev. Most people are familiar with the wacky ideas about the rapture, where the chosen are whisked away into heaven leaving those behind to face years of carnage in the battle between good and evil. Proposed chronology of the book of revelation prewrath. Is the last trumpet of 1 thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of revelation. The rapture in the book of revelation the masters seminary. May 20, 2007 various individuals will state categorically that there is no mention of the rapture in the bible.
One thing that im uncertain about is the order of events in the book of revelation, whether it is in chronological order or not. The meaning or definition of the rapture is the idea that the coming of jesus will take place in two separate stages. After god reveals what is the church, we see the heaven open and apostle john called to come up. In chapter 7 of the book of revelation verse 9 the heading is a multitude from the great tribulation some people use this chapter verses 917 to support the idea of the pretribulation rapture. Well cover the rapture first, and then move into the rest of chapter 4. What does the book of revelation say about the rapture. The tribulation will be a time of judgment, a time when those left on the earth after the rapture will suffer deeply for their nonbelief. The book of revelation implies a pretribulation rapture without specifically mentioning the event. The word rapture does not appear there, but neither does it appear in i thessalonians 4.
Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Scriptures on the end times the rapture the raising of the church into heaven 1 thessalonians 4. The events of the seven seals, correlate with matthew 24. Mar 24, 2020 is covid19 one of the plagues of revelation. When it comes to the study of the endtimes, the natural goto book in the bible is revelation. This is the lcms answer to questions concerning the rapture. Then another angel came out of the temple and called in a. Its title is derived from the first word of the koine greek text. Oct 14, 2014 the new left behind movie 2014 depicts the rapture, which is often assumed to be clearly explained in the bible, especially the book of revelation. Rossing examines the problems caused by adopting a rapture orientated, dispensationalist reading of the book of revelation.
Jesus will take away the faithful followers on earth, who patiently waited for his return. Revelation before one asks the question of when the rapture is said to take place, if, indee d, the tim ing of th e eve nt is eve n asse rted by the co ntext. First, he will come for believers, both living and dead, in the rapture read 1 thessalonians 4. Book of revelation, a bible handbook to revelation, ed. Into this mix are thrown ideas about the antichrist leading the forces of evil against the forces of good that.
Jul 07, 2018 the revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. There are many christians who believe that the second coming of jesus christ will be in two phases. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Many verses in the bible encourage reading gods wordin generalbut only one book has the audacity to claim, in effect, read me, im special. Enoch, a type of the church, by his rapture, that is by being caught away or translated heb. Rapture and revelation william blackstone doctrine. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. John told to come up here is thought to be a symbolic picture of the rapture 76.
Apr 06, 2020 daymond is an expert on bible prophecy who preaches, teaches, and writes prolifically about the subject, particularly on the rapture ready website and in his bestselling book the book of revelation. These visions give insight into the person of jesus christ, his unparalleled power, and his plan to bring his fathers kingdom to the earth. The late, great book of the revelation rapture forums. Neither do i believe that the book of revelation has already been completely fulfilled. Also that the whole book of revelation was fulfilled in the world of spirits back in 1757. The book of revelation is not about the rapture richard gilbert monday, 30 jul 18 i warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. Included with these is none other than the rapture. These are the ones who follow the lamb wherever he goesand in their mouth was found no deceit, for they are without. The book of revelation is not about the rapture core christianity.
I no longer believe, however, that my knowing this represents the lords coming. The word rapture is never used at least not in the book and the. And this ignorance continued well into church history. The book of revelation is the only book of the bible that promises a special blessing to the reader. In this view, the rapturewhich is the transformation and catching up of all christians, dead or alive, to meet christ in the airwill be secret, for it will be unknown to the world of unbelievers at the time of its happening. The new left behind movie 2014 depicts the rapture, which is often assumed to be clearly explained in the bible, especially the book of revelation.
The rapture, revelation, and the absence of the church. More specifically, it is the revelation of jesus christ. Isnt a midtribulation rapture inferred in revelation. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. This is a common interpretation among dispensationalists. The seven seals of revelation, come from the scroll that only one person can open. It is here that christians come to study the tribulation, the return of jesus, and other related subjects. There are several theories about the timing of the rapture. In my attempt to understand the book of revelation and the internal chronology. Those who teach a pretribulation rapture identify them as separate events.
I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head, and a. To add to this argument are the twentyfour elders that appear in heaven throughout revelation. Jun, 2016 the book of revelation is a series of visions the apostle john received on the island of patmos. I believe that jesus christ is indeed the only god of heaven and earth. John calvin said, and i quote, i have written a commentary on every other book of the new testament but frankly i dont understand the book of revelation, and so im not writing a commentary on it.
The left behind movie, the book of revelation and the rapture. Lasseigne manufactures a rapture theology in revelation 4. In chapter 4 verse 1, john sees a door open in the heavens and he is raptured to heaven in what appears to be a symbolic type of the rapture of the church. Mar 14, 2016 when it comes to the study of the endtimes, the natural goto book in the bible is revelation. The book of revelation provides the clearest biblical portrait of the events of the tribulation, dealing with the specifics of that terrible time chapters 418. The rapture for the lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of god, and the dead in christ will rise first. Many scholars believe that the harvest of the earth in revelation 14 is the rapture of the church.
Another evidence of the difference between the rapture and revelation consists in the fact that the church is to escape the tribulation, which precedes the revelation matt. Does the book of revelation teach that the church will be. Apr 04, 2018 many people believe that i thessalonians 4. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Is the last trumpet of 1 thessalonians 4 the same as the. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation is an unveiling of the character and program of god. In a sincere attempt to prove a pretribulation rapturethat is, that the church the body of christ will be corporately resurrected and taken up into heaven before the sevenyear tribulation beginspeople will appeal to the book of the revelation. Mar 22, 2011 lasseigne manufactures a rapture theology in revelation 4. He describes a series of visions that the lord gave him about what will happen in the end times. The book of revelation is primarily an unveiling of the majesty and glory of the messiah of israel, our blessed lord yeshua. The relevance of the book of revelation to the issue of the timing of the rapture is unquestioned. Why the rapture is not in revelation the american vision. The apocalypse of john and the rapture of the church.
The hour of testing as the day of the lords wrath only proves that the church will not experience this wrath cf. Various commentators and bible teachers have presented a number of options for the description of the rapture in the book of revelation. A popular argument for a pretribulation rapture is the claim that while the church is mentioned 19 times in the first three chapters of the book of revelation, in chapters 418 there is absolute silence. There are a few different arguments made from the book of revelation concerning the rapture. Pretrib rapture lie death sentence at revelation 22. John the apostle of the church represents the church in the book of revelation. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Those who hold to a midtribulation rapture teach that the seventh trumpet of revelation 11.
The second phase occurs at the close of this time of tribulation when jesus will return to earth in triumph and glory. The first will be a secret raptureor carrying away of the saved to heavenat the beginning of a sevenyear period of tribulation, during which the antichrist will appear. Where is the rapture of the church in the book of revelation. Assumptions common to many who participate in discussing the issue include the authorship of the book by john the apostle, the date of its writing in the last decade of the first century a. The purpose of revelation is to reveal jesus christ, including his person, his power and his plan for the future. The book of revelation is a series of visions the apostle john received on the island of patmos. Another crucial passage on the timing of the rapture is revelation 3. This is no less true of revelation than it is of any other book of the bible. The late, great book of the revelation by wendy wippel.
First, he will come for believers, both living and dead, in the rapture. Second coming of jesus christ the rapture the harvest of the earth harvest judgment the reapers then i looked, and behold, a white cloud, and sitting on the cloud was one like a son of man, having a golden crown on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand. While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. Rapture in the book of revelation christian truth center. Various individuals will state categorically that there is no mention of the rapture in the bible. Either christ will protect believers in the midst of the trials, or he will deliver believers out of the trials.