The biblical writers speak of it as a blessed hope Tit , a purifying hope 1 Thess , a comforting hope 1 Thess and a sure hope 2 Pet. Since there is much confusion among Christians concerning the rapture, the following study should be helpful in clarifying the subject. This article will briefly examine five views regarding the rapture, including each position, its proponents, supposed proofs, and any problems associated with each view. The rapture is seen as a reward for being faithful to Christ.
As believers are purged during the tribulation, they are raptured in groups, as described in Rev —14; ; and Well-known Bible scholars such as G. Pember and J. Seiss advocated the partial rapture view. Illustrative of this position are the words of W. Petersburg, FL, n. Proponents of this view turn to passages emphasizing waiting and watching, as in Mt —51, —13; Lk —36, ; 1 Cor ; Phil —12; 1 Thess ; 2 Tim ; Tit ; Heb —28 and Rev —10, —6. Four problems with this view are as follows: 1.
The Scriptures plainly teach that all believers will be included in the rapture. Paul declares in 1 Cor. Paul asserts that God has not appointed believers unto wrath 1 Thess.
Rather, katheudo refers to one who is not being watchful or alert. This view divides the body of Christ. It is unthinkable that the unity of the body of Christ, so emphatically taught in the New Testament, could be severed. Create a personalised ads profile.
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