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Not really. The 'Rapture' is a theological invention of John Nelson Darby, the nineteenth-century founder of the Plymouth Brethren. Although few people belong the the Plymouth Brethren Church, many Christians believe in its founder's most enduring theological creation, the Rapture.
Barbara R. Rossing (The Rapture Exposed) says that according to one critic, the Rapture has its origins with a young girl's vision. In 1830, in Port Glasgow, Scotland, fifteen-year-old Margaret MacDonald attended a healing service. There, she was said to have seen a vision of a two-stage return of Jesus Christ. The story of her vision was adopted and amplified by Darby.
The belief that Jesus will come again was not new, and Christians have always taught that Jesus will return to earth and that believers should live in anticipation of his second coming. Darby's new teaching was that Christ would return twice, first in secret to "Rapture" his church out of the world and up to heaven, then a second time after seven years of global tribulation for non-believers, to establish a Jerusalem-based kingdom on earth (called the "Glorious Appearing" - a phrase from Titus 2:13).
John Nelson Darby has sunk into obscurity, apart from his followers in the Plymouth Brethren, and so should his theology. The Rapture has no genuine biblical support, so there is no good reason to believe there will ever be a Rapture or that the church and its members will be taken bodily up into heaven.
As the concept has developed and is believed today... no.
The "rapture" is a doctrine given birth in the mid to late 1800's [19th century] that's supposedly based on the prophecies regarding the events surrounding the "return of Jesus Christ to earth."
As it has evolved over the years... it has become more of an "escapist" concept of religious "safety and comfort" in which it's believers expect God to prevent bad things to happen to them... including "swooping down to carry them off to heaven" before the advent of a time global distress Jesus calls "Great Tribulation" [Matt.24:21] comes on the earth.
It fails to come to grips with the reality that the "heroes" of The Bible, for the most part, weren't spared discomfort, persecution and even death in their journies through life; including Jesus Christ, Himself.
Beliefs regarding the timing of the "rapture" also vary... some believing they'll "go to heaven" BEFORE the Tribulation; some DURING the Tribulation; some AFTER it -- and some at any number of different times.
Thus, the "rapture" has taken on a life of its own with many people who haven't studied all the scriptures regarding Jesus' return... which say nothing about "going to heaven" -- but "meeting Him in the clouds." A phenomenon that occurs "within the earth's breatheable atmosphere."
In most [if not all] of the "rapture" concepts... it's assumed that heaven is the final destination of this "meeting in the clouds"... that they're all going to turn around and head back the way Jesus came... instead of what the Bible says about Jesus' RETURN TO EARTH:
"And His feet shall stand in that Day [of the Lord, verse 1] upon the Mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east..." (Zech.14:4).
If a loved one leaves home and later returns; and you go out to "meet him" upon his return -- you would expect that you would all finish his return journey back home with him, TOGETHER. You wouldn't figure on him turning around to leave again where you met... with all of you leaving with him.
Since its fairly recent 19th century concept... the "rapture" has embellished and spread into different schools of belief far beyond the few simple chronological prophecies of the Bible... with the word "rapture" not in the Bible at all.
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This response is accurate the timing is exactly 1830-33, its documented in the Morning Star a paper of Port Glasgow, Scotland, by the name of Margret Macdonald. It was picked up by two priests by the name of John Nelson Darby and Edward Irving. The rapture does not align with the sequence and order of events written in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21, Neither does it align with the book of Revelation which places the one world system and the anti christ of Revelation 13 ahead of Christ's return. And theres the book of Ephesians where the Apostle Paul tells us to Stand with the gospel armor on. Finally there is Ezekiel chapter 13 where our Father speaks out against those who teach our children to fly to save their souls.
Not using that word "Rapture". It's not found in the Bible. Instead rapture describes the catching away from 1Th_4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
When most people talking about the rapture of the church they are talking about the theory that the Church (Christians) disappear before the world enters a time of terrible stress and disasters called the Great Tribulation.
However, the timing may be in question as nowhere in the Bible does it say Christians will not go through the Tribulation. In fact, many statements by Jesus, Himself, point to the fact Believers may be here for much of the Tribulation, only disappearing when the rapture occurs at the "last trump", before the Wrath of God is pour out.
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What are the events that signal the rapture?
None. The word Rapture is not in the Bible. On the other hand, the Bible does say that Christ will return "like a thief in the night." The parable of the 10 virgins (or unmarried women) tells of the groom coming in secret at night, at any time, to take his betrothed away. Many Biblical scholars see this as a parable describing the Rapture. The answer is the same, though: there are no events that "signal" the Rapture even in this context.
What year is the rapture?
There is no definitive answer to when the rapture may occur as it is a topic of theological debate among some Christian denominations. Different interpretations of biblical scripture have led to varying beliefs regarding the timing of the rapture.
What is the explanation of the Rapture in the Bible?
Another answer from our community:I search the KJV Bible for the word "Rapture" and it's nowhere to be found. So there's no explanation of the word "Rapture", except maybe it's an invention of some delusional mind.
What has the author Dave Breese written?
Dave Breese has written: 'The rapture of the church' -- subject(s): Tribulation (Christian eschatology), Second Advent, Biblical teaching
What will happen to harlots at the time of rapture?
The concept of the rapture, as understood in Christian theology, generally teaches that true believers will be taken up to meet Jesus in the air. The fate of individuals like harlots is not explicitly detailed in this context, as it is believed that salvation is available to all who accept Jesus Christ as their savior, regardless of their past actions or occupations. Ultimately, it is believed that only God can judge the hearts of individuals at the time of the rapture.
When was the rapture?
It hasn't happened yet.When John Nelson Darby created the idea of the Rapture, in 1830, he was careful not to state when it would actually happen. Hal Lindsey, author of The Late Great Planet Earth and one of the principal modern proponents of the Rapture, decided that biblical prophecy required that it would occur within one generation, or forty years, of the founding of the state of Israel in 1948. Barbara R. Rossing (The Rapture Exposed) says that as 1988 approached, with no sign of the Rapture to come, Lindsey began to back off from that statement. Another proponent of the Rapture, Harold Campling, pinned down the actual date of the Rapture, in May 2011. When this month came and went, Campling changed his prophecy to October 2011. But still no Rapture.No, the Rapture hasn't happened yet. But hey, it was only an idea.
Do Catholics believe in rapture?
A:The 'Rapture' is a theological invention of John Nelson Darby, the nineteenth-century founder of the Plymouth Brethren. Barbara R. Rossing (The Rapture Exposed) says that Darby's new teaching was that Christ would return twice, first in secret to "Rapture" his church out of the world and up to heaven, then a second time after seven years of global tribulation for non-believers, to establish a Jerusalem-based kingdom on earth. The Catholic Church says that this is heresy, but there are undoubtedly some Catholics who would believe it. Either way, the Rapture has no genuine biblical support, so there is no good reason to believe there will ever be a Rapture.A:No, i don't believe they do. I base this on many comments from catholics that i have received when debating them. However, we do see the rapture in the Bible: Matthew 24:30-36.
Rapture in a sentence?
The boy is in rapture when he is with his girlfriend.
Is the rapture today?
Yes Rapture is Today May 21 2011 but were are still here so No Rapture
What is the lds interpretation to the rapture?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) does not mention the rapture because it is not a Biblical concept. There are no Bible verses to support the rapture. In fact, the concept of the rapture was first intruduced by the Puritan preacher Cotton Mather in the early 1700's. This is why Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans, and other traditionally "European" Christian groups have no doctrine of the rapture either. A popular phrase in the Church is "Endure to the End", which references to Matthew 10:22, Matthew 24:13, and Mark 13:13. It reminds members to continue in faith, looking forward to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
Is Jesus going to take the church home before the tribulation or after it?
Different Christian denominations have varying beliefs on when Jesus will take the church home in relation to the tribulation. Some believe in a pre-tribulation rapture where the church will be taken before the tribulation, while others believe in a post-tribulation rapture where it will happen after the tribulation. Ultimately, the exact timing is uncertain and is based on interpretation of biblical texts.
Do Lutherans believe in tribulation?
A:The Rapture and the Tribulation are theological inventions of John Nelson Darby, the nineteenth-century founder of the Plymouth Brethren. Barbara R. Rossing (The Rapture Exposed) says that Darby's new teaching was that Christ would return twice, first in secret to "Rapture" his church out of the world and up to heaven, then a second time after seven years of global tribulation for non-believers, to establish a Jerusalem-based kingdom on earth. More recent proponents of the Rapture and the Tribulation saw what they felt were flaws in Darby's scheme, and some altered it to have the Rapture occur mid-tribulation, while others have opted for a post-tribulation Rapture.The Lutheran Church says that this is false theology, whether pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation or post-tribulation. Perhaps there are some Lutherans who would believe it, but either way, the Rapture has no genuine biblical support, so there is no good reason to believe there will ever be a Rapture.
