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One of the most common inconsistencies in modern Christian eschatology (more specifically, within the pre-tribulational/dispensational camp) is the attempt to affirm both the imminence of the (pre-trib) rapture and the existence of signs that must precede it.

From Jesus’s usage of the Noah and Lot examples, we can recognize a clear typological pattern established by these Old Testament judgment ev

(From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) In a previous article, we detailed a number of reasons that strongly point towards the generalized timing of the Rapture as being pretribulational (meaning it takes place prior to the Tribulation, or Daniel’s seventieth week – the final seven-year “week” of the Daniel 9:24-27 prophetic outline). While that appears certain in scripture, what is not certain is the length of time by which the Rapture precedes the Trib

(From the study "Understanding The Distinction Between Israel And The Church") In previous articles on the Rapture, we have defined the Rapture, alluded to the different views regarding the Rapture’s timing, and discussed the Rapture’s imminence. In all of these articles, we've advocated that scripture describes the timing of the Rapture as pretribulational (meaning it takes place prior to the Tribulation, or the final seven years that are characterized by God’s eschatologica

(From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) Christians often use the words “imminent” or “imminence” to refer to the Biblical concept of the Rapture (the supernatural catching away of the Church from earth to heaven, which we examined in a past article). What do these words mean, especially within this Rapture context? Bible scholar Renald Showers gives an excellent overview of the scriptural usage of the term “imminence.” The English word "imminent" comes f

(From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) One of the most controversial issues related to the Rapture has to do with...

(From the book The Missing Key in Dispensational Eschatology) The English word “rapture” refers to a state or experience of being carried away. In other words, it means to be carried away in spirit or in body. [1] There are a number of different “raptures” or “catching aways” spoken of in the Bible, such as when Enoch and Elijah were each taken up to heaven without experiencing death (Genesis 5:24; Hebrews 11:5; 2 Kings 2:1, 11). In addition, Jesus Christ was caught up to hea