The Rapture Complex: The Rapture Is Imminent. Are You Ready?

The Rapture Complex: The Rapture Is Imminent. Are You Ready?
Author: Fred D. Hofeldt, M.D.
Publisher: America Star Books
Total Pages: 124
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1456074466

Have you thought about tomorrow? Are you assured of your salvation? Tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone! There is coming a time when Jesus will say to “would-be Christians,” “I never knew you” (Matthew 7:23). The Hebrew/Jewish wedding depicts a faithful and true Bride waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. Currently, the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, is preparing a mansion of many rooms for His Bride in the Heavenly, Celestial City of God. This New Jerusalem is to be our eternal dwelling place in the presence of the Glory of God. Soon the Father of the Bridegroom will say “Son, go get her? Are you ready to be that spotless Bride of Christ? Will a faithful and true Bride be spared the Lord’s wrath? Does God have a plan to again separate light from darkness? What is your Tribulation destiny? These are some of the mysteries of the New Testament and the secrets of the Old Testament Scriptures. The key to the riddle of understanding these end-time prophetic questions depends upon unveiling Scripture passages, and an understanding of the Hebraic roots of the Christian faith. Let this journey be a path of discovery, and a time of spiritual renewal for you.

The Messiah’S Imminent Return

The Messiah’S Imminent Return
Author: DeLinda N. Baker
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2017-11-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1973605945

Throughout both the Old and New Testament, there are numerous prophecies pointing to the return of the Messiah in power and glory. In the early church, a prevailing message was Jesuss promise to return in the clouds. The knowledge that the Messiah would someday return and deliver Israel and the saints from the evils of this world has been a tremendous source of encouragement over the ages. The questions have been and continue to be, When will Jesus return? Have the signs of his return been fulfilled? Is the Messiahs return imminent? In this book, we will explore the scriptures that outline the signs that will precede the return of Jesus Christ in power and glory. In addition to looking at scriptures on the topic, we will look at current and historical events that may be significant. Also, we will ask how this impacts Christians and how we should respond. In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a parable of a bridegroom and ten virgins. The bridegrooms return was delayed so that the wedding party became drowsy and fell asleep. When he returned late in the night, only those who were ready went with him to the wedding feast. The others were left behind. As Christians, we need to be ready for Jesuss return. Come prepared to dig deep into scriptures and look forward to Jesuss return!

Three Views on the Rapture

Three Views on the Rapture
Author: Craig A. Blaising
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310528828

The rapture--or the belief that Jesus' living followers will, at some point, join him forever while others do not--is an important but contested doctrine among evangelicals. Scholars generally hold one of three perspectives on the timing and circumstances of the rapture, all of which are presented in this important volume of the Counterpoints series, Three Views on the Rapture: Alan D. Hultberg (PhD, Trinity International University and professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology) explains the Pre-Wrath view. Craig Blaising (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary and president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) defends the Pre-Tribulation view. Douglas Moo (PhD, University of St. Andrews and professor of New Testament at Wheaton College) sets forth the Post-Tribulation view. Each author provides a substantive explanation of his position, which is critiqued by the other two authors. A thorough introduction gives a historical overview of the doctrine of the rapture and its effects on the church. The interactive and fair-minded format of the Counterpoints series allows readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw informed, personal conclusions.

What You Need to Know About the Rapture

What You Need to Know About the Rapture
Author: Charles C. Ryrie
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736990143

“Behold, I am telling you a mystery…we will all be changed,in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye.”—1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Mysterious yet intriguing, the rapture is one of the most fascinating prophetic subjects in the Bible. But what is it? When will it take place? Why does it seem so hard to understand? Dr. Charles C. Ryrie, compiler and author of TheRyrie Study Bible, clarifies diverse views on this complex topic in a reader-friendly manner. As you engage with this comprehensive guide, you will discover answers to these important questions: How does prophecy benefit people today? Why are the same Scriptures interpreted so differently? What events surround the rapture? What is the millennium? How do we benefit from a clear understanding of the rapture? Using concise language and helpful diagrams, Ryrie explores the key events that surround the last days from a pretribulation perspective. As you immerse yourself in this straightforward study, you will not only grow in your knowledge of the rapture and its key role in future events, but also experience the profound joy of knowing God’s glorious plans for the future!

The Quickly Approaching Rapture

The Quickly Approaching Rapture
Author: Martin Sondermann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2020-03-30
Genre:
ISBN:

Are we living in the last days? The world is changing and many people sense that something is coming. In recent years there have been many strange and frightful events such as pandemics, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, wars, strange unexplained sounds heard around the globe, dramatic weather events, political unrest, and rapidly declining moral values. It has caused many to realize, things are just not normal.But what does it all mean? Was all of this predicted in the Bible? And, if so, what can we expect next? In the book The Quickly Approaching Rapture, author Martin Sondermann will examine passages from the Bible that point to the Rapture of the Church as the next big event on the prophetic calendar. This event will shake the world and change everything in a single moment.Will Christians actually disappear? This book will also examine the theory that claims every Christian will physically disappear during the Rapture and offers a second theory, in which, the Bible may be describing a time when believers in Jesus Christ will simply leave their old bodies behind in exchange for new ones. In this book Martin also looks at passages of Scripture in order to answer the growing critics of the doctrine of the Rapture from within the Church. He looks at early Church writings and Biblical passages in an effort to prove the doctrine of the Rapture is not new as some suggest, but that it's tied to the Biblical passages related to what is known as the imminent return of Jesus Christ. Martin also examines passages of the Bible that describe a last days "apostasy" and attempts to explain what it is and makes the case that we may be living in these very days which the Bible describes.

The Rapture Exposed

The Rapture Exposed
Author: Barbara R. Rossing
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2007-03-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0465004962

The idea of "The Rapture" -- the return of Christ to rescue and deliver Christians off the earth -- is an extremely popular interpretation of the Bible's Book of Revelation and a jumping-off point for the best-selling "Left Behind" series of books. This interpretation, based on a psychology of fear and destruction, guides the daily acts of thousands if not millions of people worldwide. In The Rapture Exposed, Barbara Rossing argues that this script for the world's future is nothing more than a disingenuous distortion of the Bible. The truth, Rossing argues, is that Revelation offers a vision of God's healing love for the world. The Rapture Exposed reclaims Christianity from fundamentalists' destructive reading of the biblical story and back into God's beloved community.

The Harvest Handbook of Bible Prophecy

The Harvest Handbook of Bible Prophecy
Author: Ed Hindson
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736978437

Everything You Need to Know About the Last Days at Your Fingertips The Harvest HandbookTM of Bible Prophecy is a reference resource that provides a comprehensive overview of everything the Bible says about the last days. Compiled by bestselling prophecy teachers Ed Hindson, Mark Hitchcock, and Tim LaHaye, this volume has 150+ topics on the most important subjects of prophetic study from 40+ of world’s foremost prophecy experts, including Armageddon, the Day of the Lord, eternal life, the glorious appearing, the messianic kingdom, the millennium, rewards, and the Tribulation. You will gain clear and useful insights about the future in this A-to-Z handbook, which is written to provide thousands of Bible-based facts about the end times and beyond a chronology of the last days from a pretribulational, premillennial view detailed definitions of all the major prophecy-related terms Both new and experienced students of prophecy will find this a tool they can use and understand. Ideal for browsing or serious research, you’ll find yourself reaching for this indispensable resource again and again.

Are You Rapture Ready?

Are You Rapture Ready?
Author: Todd Strandberg
Publisher: Plume Books
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2004
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780452285514

Where will you be when the Rapture comes? In the last few years, the term “Rapture” has become an integral part of our national consciousness, fascinating everyone from businessmen and political leaders to media personalities and cultural icons to true believers. Now a noted writer on prophecy together with the creator of RaptureReady.com (with over 300,000 visitors a month) share invaluable advice on how to prepare for a future that might strike at any moment. The analyses, insights, and predictions contained in this indispensable self-help guide date back to the teachings that were foretold in the Bible, and will help readers prepare for the Endtime.

Waiting for the Rapture

Waiting for the Rapture
Author: Michael Drotos
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1984562258

It’s near the end of the age; the Antichrist and the mark of the beast have burst onto the scene like a lightning bolt on a humid summer night. With the New World Order and One World religion in its infancy, the world is reeling with wars and famines. In a remote town in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, things seem relatively calm. Jimmy Farmer, one of the first babies born into the new millennium, is a recent college graduate. Jimmy lives with his parents while awaiting acceptance into the park service. With the New World Order bearing down, Jimmy will be faced with eternal decisions to pursue God’s call on his life or be lured by the New World Order. His decisions will determine his destiny as he navigates relationships and his lukewarm attitude toward God while the world heads full speed toward Armageddon.

Can We Still Believe in the Rapture?

Can We Still Believe in the Rapture?
Author: Mark Hitchcock
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736971904

Christian Fiction... or Biblical Fact? Today, the hope that all believers on earth will be "caught up" to heaven is being challenged in new waves of criticism. Is the rapture really taught in the Bible? Can we really expect Jesus to gather up His followers before the Antichrist is revealed? In this well-reasoned and thorough defense, prophecy authors Mark Hitchcock and Ed Hindson examine the concept, context, and consequences of the important and long-expected event known as the rapture. Discover the answers to such questions as... What is the rapture—and is there any historical precedent for it? Why do some believers object to the idea of a rapture? Does the timing of the rapture really make a difference? As you explore what Scripture says about the end times, you'll get a grander glimpse of your glorious future and the deepest hope of every follower of Jesus.