Understanding the Rapture: Pre-Trib or Post-Trib?

📖 Introduction

Welcome to this 21-day study on one of the most debated topics in Christian eschatology: the timing of the Rapture. 🕊️

The question of whether the Church will be caught up before, during, or after the Tribulation has intrigued and divided believers for centuries. This study seeks to thoughtfully examine Scripture, highlighting key passages that have shaped Pre-Tribulation and Post-Tribulation viewpoints. Our goal is not to sow division but to deepen faith by exploring what the Bible says about these critical end-time events.

The Rapture, derived from the Latin word rapturo meaning “caught up,” refers to the moment when Jesus will take His Church to be with Him (1 Thessalonians 4:17). The Tribulation itself, a period of intense suffering and divine judgment described primarily in the Book of Revelation, raises profound questions about God's protection of His people and the fulfillment of prophetic Scripture.

Over the next 21 days, we will prayerfully review passages from Revelation, Thessalonians, Matthew, and Daniel, along with other prophetic texts. We will consider the strengths and challenges of both positions—the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, which asserts believers will be taken before the Tribulation, and the Post-Tribulation Rapture, which teaches Christians endure through the Tribulation before Christ’s return.

As we study, remember this topic ultimately points us to Christ’s return and the hope we have in Him. Rather than causing anxiety or division, let this time strengthen your trust in God’s sovereignty and grace. May this journey enlighten hearts and lead to greater spiritual readiness as we anticipate the glorious day when Jesus comes again. 📖🙏