UNDERSTANDING BASIC RAPTURE CONCEPTS

WHAT IS THE RAPTURE?
A scriptural introduction to understanding the rapture concept.

IS THE WORD "RAPTURE" IN THE BIBLE?
Understanding "harpázō" and the Bible verses where it is used.

THE MYSTERY OF DANIEL'S SEVENTY WEEKS OF YEARS
There is "one week of years" left on the "prophetic clock." This "last seven years" (sometimes called the tribulation) was foretold of in the book of Daniel.

THE TRIBULATION AND THE WRATH OF GOD
Understanding that mid tribulation rapture is pre-God's wrath. Taking a closer look at what "wrath and tribulation" really mean and what really happens during the last 7 years of this age.

"TRIBULATION AND WRATH" - BIBLICAL DEFINITIONS AND USAGE
Understanding the biblical usage of these words in their original context.

UNDERSTANDING THE RAPTURE AND VARIOUS VIEWS ABOUT IT
Pre, mid and post tribulation definitions, understanding the millennial views, preterism and more.

THE BEST BIBLICAL MINDSET FOR LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS
As Paul showed the Thessalonian church, there is a biblical mindset to have regarding living in the last days.

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But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

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While we do believe in a mid tribulation rapture, we are not saying we know the day or the hour. The Lord makes it very clear that no one but the Father knows that. While we do believe it is at or near the middle of the last 7 years of this age, the Lord says that He has to cut the time short for the elect's sake in Matthew 24:22 and who knows the amount of time that will be?