In the last post, we listed the critical end times prophecies that are pointing to the imminent rapture of the church. Regardless of its role in end times bible prophecy, the emergence of the coronavirus should force you to ask this question, am i prepared. Britt gillette is author of end times bible prophecy, a website dedicated to helping people better understand gods prophetic word. The endtimes error that leaves the bible behind david b. Psalm 118 corresponds to the year 2018, and is an eyeopener. Here, then, is a summary, of the events of the last days with timelines according to the different theological interpretations of the book of revelations. Thus, the rapture of the church occurs just prior to gods wrath. You know as we think about this topic, probably one of the issues that comes to peoples minds is so what. To say that christ will rapture away the church goes against the very teaching of the end times taught in the new testament. Tonight we celebrate the first deacon and martyr of the church, st stephen.
In this study, we will not focus on a single book of the bible even though you might think that we would focus on the book of revelation. This book, based on decades of careful research, presents a concise picture of the end times. Got questions ministries takes a pretribulational approach to eschatology. Christian rapture fiction and the end of the world. If you have never read what the bible has to say about what the church calls end time prophecies, if you dont know what is referred to as the rapture, or what the difference between the rapture and the 2nd coming of jesus is, or if youre not sure if the bible actually tells us there will be a rapture, then this book. Knowing the scripture is speaking through this story, you will give pause as to whether the rapture is fiction or ominous prophesy. If you have never read what the bible has to say about what the church calls end time prophecies, if you dont know what is referred to as the rapture, or what the difference between the rapture and the 2nd coming of jesus is, or if youre not sure if the bible actually tells us there will be a rapture, then this book is for you. The rapture is when christ comes back and takes every christian that is still on this earth and resurrects all of those who have died and takes them to heaven with him.
End times christ is coming, prepare to meet the lord. He has dedicated his life to serving god and helping others come to a saving knowledge of the lord jesus christ and understand essential end times bible prophecy truths. Youll learn about the two most important events to take place in the futurethe rapture and second comingand along the way, discover answers to questions such as will christs return be literal, or is it merely symbolic. Here are six things every christian should know about the rapture. It is the singular best book i have found on end times prophecy.
Learn what the catholic church teaches about the end of times, the rapture, and the final judgment. Terry james world renowned expert on the pretribulation rapture and end times prophecy don twobears the papa bear of end times prophecy and the pretribulation rapture gene lawley retired cpa with a deep interest in end times. Youll gain a renewed trust that gods plan and timing are perfect. The coronavirus and bible prophecy by britt gillette. Maybe youve heard predictions of when the world will end. While many biblical scholars read the book as a story about the. Left behind is a series of 16 bestselling religious novels by tim lahaye and jerry b. Jesus instructed his followers to look for the signs of his coming. After weighing the evidence, he is more convinced than ever that the bible teaches a pretribulation rapture. And as we take a look through some bible verses, you will see that the second coming, the resurrection, the harvest and the end of the world happen during the one same event. Popular end times prophecy books showing 150 of 91 the harbinger. The rapture is an end time s event where jesus christ returns for his church.
Here are 4 facts about the rapture thats important for you to understand. Terms such as these are both fascinating and frightening for any student of. Experts speak out on end times prophecy take me through the bible lahaye, tim, ice, thomas, hindson, ed on. B yeats, in the second coming, evokes end times while recollecting the first world war which must have felt like armageddon. With only two left to occur, we must look to the bible to understand what to expect. Want to know when will the rapture happen, how the rapture will happen, signs of. They were evidently written over a number of centuries, from the early monarchy to postexilic times, reflecting the varying stages of israels. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained. A quick look at the rapture and the second coming by tim. From left behind to glorious appearing, the books in the left behind series have sold over. May 20, 2011 christian rapture fiction and the end of the world. A study on the end times teaching series conducted at west side church of god in christ rockford, illinois. A summary of the events that will take place in the end times.
The credibility of the author and especially the proof verses directly from the bible allow for no other conclusions, than jesus was correct when he said it will happen within one generation and not 2,000 years later as i had believed. Read what is the difference between the rapture and the second coming. The ezekiel rapture and the four horsemen rapture and end times. Rapture, revelation, and the end times exploring the left behind. Apr 14, 20 this book the rapture the tribulation reign of the antichrist, will catch you up in a fast moving clash between the forces of heaven and their demonic adversaries. From that perspective, here is the order of endtimes events that the bible reveals. Moo, and leon morris present the early christian testimony and the contem porary discu ssion con cern ing th e au thors hip of revela ti on an intr oducti on to t he new testament. Roger barrier and get christian, biblical advice on todays issues. We call it the rapture, although the word rapture is not found in the bible. It is also time to consider the shifting alliances of nations in the. Christ comes in the clouds to snatch away all those who trust in him 1 corinthians 15. We can learn from early christians how to live while we wait for the endtimes today. The rapture is an end times event where jesus christ returns for his church.
Beginning in january, 2020, the worst locust outbreak in decades is. So joining me now are fellow hosts of the program, darris mcneely and gary petty. The rapture is a prophetic event that is perhaps most widely known as the belief that god will supernaturally rescue christians before the tribulation period, a time characterized by chaos and destruction that unfolds as the end times. Endtime novels antichrist, 666, tribulation, rapture. This page has teachings and numerous prophetic visions given by the lord. The end times has always been a confusing, difficult to understand topic. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Daniel 11 was sealed until the time of the end dan 12. An entertaining and informative book for fans as well as skeptics, this is a top notch resource you wont want to be without. Tim lahaye books the end times controversy, the rapture. Christ and the churches, the rapture to the second coming, the millennium, and eternity.
The rapture christian rapture and heaven books the last days. Postexilic hebrew books of prophecy such as daniel and ezekiel are given new. The dating of individual psalms poses an extremely difficult problem, as does the question of their authorship. Americas economic houseofcards and political instability, the rapture of the church and the void created by its disappearance and the subsequent rise of a world religion. David jeremiah will help you be ready for that day this free ebook from dr. Rapture and end times prophetic analysis of todays news. What is needed now is an update of the material to include the new reality of terrorism, which explains many of the details of the end times predictions. To help you begin developing an understanding and appreciation for this end times topic, i have compiled biblical answers. His insight and explanation of the imagery found in the book of revelation is exciting.
Understand the biblical basis of destiny and finality. Britt gillette hes a recognized authority on end times prophecy and the pretribulation rapture. The apostle john wrote the entire book of revelation. Given the fact that among professing christians the pretrib rapture is still wildly popular, a comparison of this theory with scriptural 2 dave macpherson, the incredible coverup. The rapture prophecy is a widely debated topic in todays world that deserves to be explored. Many other evangelical christians believe that christs return and the rapture will not occur until the seven years of the tribulation have ended. End times prophecy prophetic end times writers rapture ready. The sign of the end times in bible prophecy points to simultaneous conditions and events that precede the end of this world. Its not just about the end of the world, said jacqueline hidalgo, chair of religion. Jonathan cahn shelved 3 times as end times prophecy. Early christians definitely thought they were living at the brink of the end of the world.
While the apocalyptic worldview of tim lahaye and jerry b. The true story of the pretrib rapture plainfield, nj. Tim lahaye books the end times controversy, the rapture, understanding bible prophecy for yourself, charting the end times prophecy study guide, revelation unveiled, are we living in the end times, perhaps today, tim lahaye prophecy study bible, rapture under attack at armageddon books bible prophecy bookstore. In this the final prequel to the blockbuster series, the story features the rapture threequarters of the way through the book and then follows characters such as irene and raymie and others up to heaven, where they are able to see events in the tribulation from heavens perspective. Grounded from start to finish in scripture, the book reveals how the rapture, the imminent rise of the antichrist, and the tragic horrors of the great tribulation will play out in our world today. Christians will rapture from the earth before the tribulation. The ancient mystery that holds the secret of americas future paperback by. What we know about the end times only scratches the surface marquis, doc on. Experts speak out on end times prophecy take me through the bible. Scripture nowhere encourages us to know the date of his return, we can know whats to come.
Are there any fiction books out there that explore the antichrist, rapture and other end times themes that are not from christian authors. One of the most wellknown events in the end times is the rapture. Do you know what the bible says about the final days. What does the bible say about the end times and last days. The bible indicates in revelation that seven trumpets will sound before the end of. An unspoken and uncomfortable view about the end times and the rapture from a futurist perspective. The rapture, the antichrist, israel, and the end of the world paperback march 27, 20. Popular end times prophecy books goodreads share book. As this website attests, this generation will surely see the fulfillment of the end times prophecies of the bible, including the rapture, the tribulation, and the glorious appearing. The christian apocalypse and end of times stories around the rapture are fascinating. In this post, we will examine the uptick of these 10 top factors in the latest news reports. An entertaining and informative book for fans as well as skeptics, this is a topnotch resource you wont want to be without. Its not just about the end of the world, said jacqueline hidalgo, chair of.
Experience the end times and the perilous journey of the final generation through the eyes of the thompson family. The coronavirus plague is the lords judgement for rampant sin, including abortion, divorce, gay pride, and pornography. The harvest signals the end of this age, at which time jesus christ will come back for the rapture of his church and the battle of armageddon. What we know about the end times only scratches the surface. Tomorrow is the end of the world as we know it, folks or at least it is. You can choose to stay behind, not all of gods children will be taken against their will. He is the author of several books including the coming epiphany and the dollar code. The end time also called end times, end of time, end of days, last days, final days, doomsday. One can imagine believers anticipating the rapture in the midst of such torment and chaos. What is the difference between the rapture and the second. The book of joel begins with him describing a literal locust plague. Both the rapture and the second coming of christ involve jesus return.
According to scripture, the event will be instantaneous, in the twinkling of an eye. Its time for our beyond today panel to discuss the topic. Apocalypse and the end times brent miller 1 youtube. There is enough bible history and crossreferencing to give each passage a full context without turning it in a dry, scholarly reference book that never gets read. The late, great planet earth is a bestselling 1970 book by hal lindsey with carole c. The tribulation reign of the antichrist christian rapture. An indispensable exploration of the runaway bestselling series. The rapture, by bestselling prophecy expert tim lahaye, is the result of one of the most intensive research projects in the authors life. The rapture is the name given to the occasion when jesus calls his bride home. In his book what you should know about the rapture. Jeremiah, new york times bestselling author of the new book is this the end. Like left behind but you know, not so cheesy and watered down. The late, great planet earth was the first christian prophecy book to be published by a secular publisher bantam, 1973 and sell.
The revelation of jesus christ was written by the apostle john. How is it different from the second coming of christ. What the bible really says about the rapture the bible. If youve never studied about the rapture and bible prophecy i know it can be very confusing with all the different teachings. When the two prophets ascend to heaven revelation 11. It is forcing a domino effect of inevitable cascading events, that lead to a global jubilee. You may have seen advertisements of books, dvds from one who believes the rapture and the 2nd coming are the same, some saying we are in the trumpet judgments. Nov 25, 2017 the book of ezekiel details the end times, including the rapture, the gog battle, and the rebuilding of the temple, and shows that the rapture will occur first. American christian radio host harold camping stated that the rapture and judgment day would take place on may 21, 2011, and that the end of the world would take place five months later on october 21, 2011 camping, who was then president of the family radio christian network, claimed the bible as his source and said may 21 would be the date of the rapture and the day of judgment beyond the. As far as the latter view is concerned, the rapture will not be secret, since it will be part of christs visible and triumphant return to end this present evil age 1 thessalonians 4.
Jenkinss left behind series is not new, the popularity of the series and the growth of evangelical christianity have helped bring it into. Five of the seven trumpets that signify the end of the age have come to pass. Will christians go through the sevenyear tribulation on the earth. Haggith strikes a balance i have rarely found in any christian book, much less one on end times. I have pulled together all of my rapture and end times videos where i cover the end days from a differnt angle. Scriptures on the end times the rapture the raising of the church into heaven 1 thessalonians 4. Experts speak out on end times prophecy 9780736947831 by tim lahaye, thomas ice, ed hindson. Books are opened which contain all the details of what everyone has done in their life. When will the rapture occur according to the bible. Here, you can find anything from end times visions to fulfilled bible prophecies. The rapture is an eschatological concept of certain christians, particularly within branches of american evangelicalism, consisting of an end time event when all christian believers who are alive, along with resurrected believers, will rise in the clouds, to meet the lord in the air. This is a compilation of all the videos on my channel related to the rapture and end times. The rapture 4 mustknow end time events for all christians. End of timesrapture books that are not by christian.
This book picks up after the rapture, and delves into the dark events surrounding the antichrists world rule during the first 3. Britt gillette is a renowned pundit on end times prophecy and the pretribulation rapture. David jeremiah and more articles, devotionals and current events stories on end times. The rapture is coming as foretold in the holy bible, and end times bible prophecy. Multiple books in the series have been on the new york times bestseller list. Shop rapture christian eschatology books at alibris. Love of neighbor and hospitality to strangers was early christians surest response to life on the brink of the endtimes. What is going to happen according to end times prophecy. Now when i say this, i dont mean are you prepared to go off grid and wait out a global pandemic. The biblical end times picture is rapidly unfolding. The second is the posttribulation view, which is the belief that the church will not be raptured until the very end of tribulation. Why is the second coming of jesus christ important. The message of hope in the book of revelation, said the books glorify violence. His articles are originally published on the end times forecaster blog.