Many believe ‘the rapture’ refers to Christians being “raptured” into Heaven before Jesus Christ returns to rule and before the Great Tribulation. This belief suggests Christians will vanish, leaving the world to face the Tribulation. Three or seven years later, Jesus will supposedly begin His reign on Earth. This idea often stems from the Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, where he describes believers…
Story Category: Second Coming
The Prophetic Return of Christ – Bill Hutchison leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in Second Coming
The Bible outlines crucial events preceding Christ’s return, emphasizing the importance of comprehending their timeline and significance. Christ, responding to disciples’ inquiries, foretells these events in Matthew 24, mirrored in the Book of Revelation. Seven Seals in Revelation align with Matthew 24’s portrayal of false messiahs, wars, famines, and pestilences. Matthew 24:14 signals the nearing end: the global preaching of the Gospel. The abomination of…
70 Weeks of Daniel: What Does the Prophecy Mean? – Don Henson lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in Second Coming
The 70 weeks prophecy in Daniel 9:24-27 outlines the timing of the Messiah’s first and second comings, as well as the establishment of the New Covenant. Divided into 70 weeks, symbolizing 490 years, the prophecy begins with the decree to rebuild Jerusalem in 457 B.C. and culminates in the ministry of Jesus Christ. The first 69 weeks (483 years) bring us to A.D. 27, marking…
The Feast of Trumpets: A Turning Point in History ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Second Coming, Day of the Lord, First Resurrection, Day of Trumpets
As depicted in Revelation, with seven trumpet blasts, the Feast of Trumpets represents the actual return of Jesus Christ to this earth – establishing the Kingdom of God! With Old Testament prophetic ideas like a conquering Messiah from the Davidic line ruling with power and authority, this second return has been anticipated since Christ’s resurrection. Being that trumpets are perfect for attracting attention, the exciting…
Who Is the Antichrist? tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Second Coming
One of the most ominous figures the Bible reveals to us is the end time Antichrist. The spirit of this individual has been in the world and deceiving since the first century in the form of all false prophets. We know them as teachers that profess to represent Christ, using Christ’s name, yet teaching a different Jesus or gospel or teaching lawlessness. All of these…
What is the "rapture"? thebiblesaysthat.com
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in Second Coming, First Resurrection, Day of Trumpets
Many Christian sects promote the idea of a “secret rapture.” However, the idea that Christ will quietly snatch away believers before He returns cannot be found in the scriptures. The Bible says that Jesus Christ’s return will be announced with shouts, trumpet blasts and flashes of light. The whole world will know of His arrival. Only after this unmistakable event will Christians be taken up….