The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theory, however, is a menacing doctrine that perverts the plain language of the text of the New Testament. Some preachers today look on the doctrine as the heart and core of present Christian ... The result of a careful investigation into the origin of the Rapture was published in 1976.
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Regardless of whom one regards as the originator of the teaching — whether Irving, Darby, Margaret MacDonald, or a Jesuit priest - one thing is obvious; the "secret rapture" theory is of relatively recent origin.
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If JESUS asked NOT to take us OUT, we're NOT going! The Rapture theory has nothing to do with your Salvation. Just make sure you are ready to meet Jesus, no matter how or when you die, or when Jesus returns to the earth to set up His Kingdom. ... Topics in Speed's book include Rapture Support Arguments, Origin of Rapture,
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The purpose of this brief study is to show that the pretribulation rapture theory is not plainly taught or directly stated in any place in Scripture, cannot be deduced from biblical teaching, contradicts the general teaching of the Bible regarding Christ’s second ... ; The Origin of the Pretribulation Rapture Teaching...
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article on The Origin Of The Pretrib Rapture Theory ... 3. More Quotes regarding the origin of the pretrib rapture theory:; ... The Origin Of The Pretribulational Rapture Theory...
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The Origin and History Of The Pretribulational Rapture Theory, Arthur Katterjohn, pretrib rapture theory origins ... Appendix 2: The Origin and History Of The Pretribulational Rapture Theory(1)
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Yet regardless of where and with whom the teaching originated -- whether with Margaret MacDonald, Edward Irving, or a Jesuit priest -- this much is clear: THE SECRET RAPTURE THEORY IS OF RELATIVELY RECENT ORIGIN."
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I was once a determined supporter of and apologist for the Pre-tribulational rapture theory myself, and came to realize in the process of trying to defend it that it just wasn't present anywhere in the Bible. ... As I say, if I thought the theory was biblical, I wouldn't be deterred by its late origin.
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The result of a careful investigation into the origin of the Rapture has been recently published. The book is an excellent one which deserves to be read by all people interested in the subject. Its title: "The Unbelievable Pre-Trib Origin" by Dave MacPherson.
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Why do people believe in a rapture? Is there any biblical validity to the teaching of the rapture? ... Mr. Lindsey was the first modern writer to popularize the rapture theory. He still writes and speaks on the theme. The popular American TV program 60 Minutes II recently caught up with him on a tour he was leading in Israel.
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