What is the rapture in the bible?

There are many Christians who believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ will be in two phases. First, He will come for believers, both living and dead, in the “rapture” (read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17). read more

In Dispensational theology, the Rapture will be the centerpiece of Jesus' second coming - a glorious, dramatic event with Jesus coming to literally take believers up into the sky. There are several theories about the timing of the Rapture: Pre-tribulational rapture: When John ascends to heaven (Revelation 4:1-2). read more

The term describing this event is the Rapture. The Word 'Rapture' Is Not in the Bible. The English word "rapture" is derived from the Latin verb "Rapere" meaning "to carry off," or "to catch up." Although the term "rapture" is not found in the Bible, the theory is based on Scripture. read more

The rapture is an eschatological term used by certain Christians, particularly within branches of American evangelicalism, referring to a purported end time event when all Christian believers – living and dead – will rise into the sky and join Christ. read more