Market indicator pro tip: When the CEO of Intel starts praying... Buckle up.
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While the specific term "rapture" as understood in modern pre-tribulation contexts might not have been explicitly used by early church fathers, many early Christian writings reflect an expectation of a sudden, transformative event involving the return of Christ. For instance:
Apocalyptic Literature: The expectation of Christ’s return and the accompanying transformation of believers is evident in apocalyptic literature. The "Shepherd of Hermas" (early 2nd century) depicts a vision of the faithful being protected and delivered from tribulation, resonating with the idea of a rapture.
Scriptural Basis: Several New Testament passages form the scriptural basis for the rapture doctrine:
Post-Apostolic Era to Pre-Millennialism: During the post-apostolic era, the church grappled with interpreting eschatological prophecies. The rise of amillennialism and postmillennialism in later centuries led to a variety of views on the end times, often overshadowing pre-millennial and rapture-related themes.
John Nelson Darby: In the 19th century, Darby systematized the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine, integrating it with dispensationalism. This brought a renewed focus on the imminence of Christ’s return and the distinct role of the church.
Let's not forget Enoch and Elijah were both raptured.
Well I don't really care what people have to say about an upcoming tribulation that are writing about it only a couple of generations after it actually happened.
The seven-headed 10 horned beast was clearly indicative of the Roman empire. Rome had seven hills with 10 governors. In 70 AD Rome's armies surrounded Jerusalem and started to lay siege to it. The Christians who were familiar with their scriptures saying "when you see the abomination of desolation surrounding the holist of holies fleet of the mountains" we're completely ready when Rome's army inexplicably stop their siege and left. While the rest of Jerusalem was celebrating these Christians packed up and headed towards the mountains. Rome's army just came back a few days later and continued the siege eventually killing everyone.
During the siege there were all sorts of crazy things going on from secular accounts like histories of Josephus. There was a comet hanging in the sky over the city like a sword. There were eclipses, earthquakes, swarms of bugs, and of course cannibalism inside the city as food ran out. The streets were literally running with blood.
Remember before it's crucifixion Jesus said this generation shall not pass to all these things take place.
That generation passed.
Darbyism is absolutely unbiblical and bonkers.
Preterism isn't the only kid on the block, my friend.
This is one impressive handwave.
I'm post mill.
I frequently wave my hand at theological and eschatological positions that arent as old as our nation.
You want to see me wave my hands over Mormonism, woman pastors, homosexuality in the church, Jehovah's witnesses, prosperity gospel, and lots of other stuff? Stick around.
I’ve shown this statement to be partly false.
I’ll wave with you! Kek
@Datasinc, I use to be Pre-Trib Rap, but have moved to Pre-Wrath Rap.
Ultimately, I'm Pan-Trib....it will all pan out in the end. :P