rapture – La Vista Church of Christ

I’m afraid I’ll be left behind in the rapture

April 5, 2016

Question: Hello! I am a born-again Christian. I became one about two years ago, and now I am feeling more doubt about my faith. Then I would find myself scared of the rapture and being left behind. I would call my family if I was home alone to see if I wasn’t left behind. Then…

If the rapture happens, will we still be able to marry and have children?

February 1, 2015

Question: I’ve been wondering a lot lately. Since the rapture is just around the corner, it probably won’t give most people my age who will be going to heaven during the time to get married and start a family. Do you think two people will still be able to get married when they get there?…

Is there any evidence of the rapture being written or spoken of prior to 1909 and Scofield?

October 23, 2009

Question: Is there any evidence of the rapture being written or spoken of prior to 1909 and Scofield? Answer: It depends on which version of premillennialism you have in mind. At its root, premillennialism holds to the idea that Jesus reigns over an earthly kingdom. Such an idea originated among the Jews and it can…

Your article on the rapture really helped me out

October 22, 2009

Question: Just wanted to say I enjoyed the article on rapture, I’m a member of the church and have been having a discussion with a family member about the rapture. I found your article and it really helped me out! Answer: I’m glad it helped and I hope you find the other material on the site…

Thank you for explaining so clearly why ‘rapture’ is not biblical

November 30, 2008

Question: Thank you for explaining so clearly why ‘rapture’ is not biblical. Answer: You’re welcome. See the other articles on Premillennialism as well.

Who cares if the word “rapture” doesn’t appear in the Bible? It is still a term used to describe a real event

January 31, 2008

Question: I read your article on the Rapture. It was interesting but not convincing to me. Who cares if some people use the word ‘Rapture’ – it is only a term used to describe a real event. The word ‘trinity’ isn’t in the Bible either but most Christians use the term freely to describe the…

What is meant by “one will be left and the other taken”?

December 26, 2007

Question: Where it says one will be left the other taken away, (always mentioned by people with the rapture and stuff). I was wondering what was your take on that verse. Answer: The same illustration is used in two different contexts, though the overall meaning of the illustration is the same: “But of that day…

Since Jesus returns with the saints, doesn’t this mean there will be a rapture first?

January 28, 2007

Question: I studied on The Rapture for quite a long while (one or two-plus years!) seeking the truth about The Rapture. I sought my answers from God’s inerrant and infallible Word. The Scripture says that Jesus will return to earth with His saints when He returns to lay down rule on earth. How in the…

If you weren’t a part of the rapture and had to face the tribulation, would that shake your faith?

August 5, 2006

Question: I have a question for you concerning the rapture. I have been thinking about this a long time and I was wondering what you thought of this. With all that is happening in the world today, we all know the end of the world is at hand. My question is this: Suppose some catastrophic…

What does the Bible say about the Rapture?

December 29, 2005

Question: I am 13 years old. I am attempting to write a fictional book about the Rapture. I know nothing about the Rapture other than what the Bible says. I would like some in-depth understanding of this phenomenon in order to write my book better. Could you help me, please? Answer: Writing a book is…