The Rapture (Millennium, Tribulation, Premillennial, Pretribulation, Posttribulation, End of Days)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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The Rise of Pre-Tribulational Rapture
This chapter traces the origins and evolution of the pre-tribulational rapture concept, highlighting its 19th-century popularization by John Nelson Darby and subsequent dissemination through the Schofield Reference Bible. It explores the historical context of this doctrine, its impact on evangelical Christianity, and contrasts various theological interpretations of end-times beliefs.
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Many Christians believe in the Rapture, a mysterious event in which all sincere believers will suddenly vanish. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the concept of the Rapture, why it is controversial, and what the Bible has to say about it.
