rapture theory. “dispensationalism” – history divided into 7 eras ( based on creation week );...
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Pre – millennial - ism
Rapture Theory
• “Dispensationalism” – History divided into 7 eras (based on creation week); the 7th era being a utopian 1000-year reign of Christ on earth.
• “Premillennialism” – False theories about the return of Christ & a future earthly kingdom: rapture, tribulation, antichrist, Man of Sin, battle of Armageddon.
• “Rapture” is not used in Scripture.
– Misuse of Scripture: 1 Thess 4:16-17
– Paul’s purpose: 1 Thess 4:13-15
• Only (1) resurrection from the dead.
– 1 Cor 15:51-52; 1 Cor 15:22-24; Acts 24:14-15; John 5:28-29; 6:39-40
• Only (1) reappearance of Christ.
– Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thess 4:17; Heb 9:26-28
• The righteous & wicked live together until the “last day”.
– Matt 13:37-43; Matt 13:47-50; 2 Thess 1:7-10; John 12:48; Acts 17:30-31
When Jesus Appears Again
Faithfulness rewarded - 1 Thess 4:15-18Disobedience punished - 1 Thess 5:2-3; 2
2 Thess 1:6-10
Hear the news of salvation– Acts 2:14; Rom 10:17
Believe on Jesus as Lord– Rom 10:9-10
Confess Him as Son of God– Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37
Repent of sinf– Acts 2:38; 17:30
Baptized for forgiveness of sin– Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16