Although the word “rapture” does not appear in the Bible, the concept appears numerous times. The word was coined from the Latin rapio or rapere which means to “catch up or snatch away.” 1 Thes. 4:13-18 is the only place in the NT where a “rapture” is clearly referred to. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the … Continue reading →
Premillennialism teaches that the Second Coming happens first, and the Millennium follows—a 1,000‑year period of Christ’s physical rule on Earth described in Revelation 20:1–6. This view contrasts with: Amillennialism — sees the “thousand years” as symbolic and already happening spiritually. Postmillennialism — believes Christ returns after a golden age of gospel success. What Premillennialists Expect Most forms of premillennialism anticipate: A period of increasing global turmoil The rise of the Antichrist The Tribulation Christ’s dramatic return A literal 1,000‑year kingdom … Continue reading →
