Rapture of the Church

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The term "rapture" is taken from the Latin Vulgate text of I Thessalonians 4:15-17 and means "caught up." It refers to the time when Christ will call all believers to be united with him at his second coming.

Beliefs regarding the exact timing of this event take severals forms, usually with respect to a period of great tribulation.

The idea of the rapture is held by premillenialists (those who hold that Christ will return prior to a thousand year reign on earth), postmillenialists and amillenialists do not use this terminology or hold this view.

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Rapture: Vacation in Paradise - Rapture FAQ and related end times prophecies in the context of past events and current trends.
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Rapture Research Website - Study all the various rapture viewpoints in relation to bible prophecy. Many articles, links and a forum.
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The Midweek Rapture - Espouses three future appearances of Jesus, distinguishing the second coming and the gathering of believers, with a mid-tribulation rapture.
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Rapture Theory - Argues against a pre-tribulation rapture.
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The Rapture - A collection of articles about this prophetic event.
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Rapture Ready - Defines the rapture of the church, examines beliefs of other religions, and discusses Bible prophecy.
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