Many claim the rapture is a modern invention, a doctrine created in the 1800s, or a fantasy Christians have embraced without biblical support.
But Scripture, Church history, and Jesus’ own teaching say otherwise.
In this message, Pastor Jason Daughdrill walks through what the Bible actually says about believers being caught up (harpazō) to meet the Lord, why the event itself is not up for debate, and why the timing is.
📖 Key Texts:
• 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18
• 1 Thessalonians 1:10
• 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
• Matthew 24, Luke 12, Titus 2, Philippians 3, Revelation 7
…and many more.
🔥 Main Teaching Points
The Rapture Is Biblical — “Caught up” (harpazō) is in Scripture, and early Church Fathers taught it long before Darby.
The Timing Is Debatable — Pre-trib, pre-wrath, post-trib… but the event is certain.
God Keeps His People From Wrath — Paul taught this before Revelation was written.
Signs of His Soon Return — Israel restored, global birth pains, moral collapse, technology fulfilling prophecy, worldwide evangelism, and unprecedented convergence.
Jesus Commands Us to Watch — The Blessed Hope is not fear; it’s focus.
A Falling Away AND a Revival — Matthew 24 and Joel 2 unfolding simultaneously.
How We Should Live — Holy, hopeful, ready, on mission, and discerning.
✝️ Bottom Line
Jesus is coming.
The rapture is real.
The timing is unknown.
The signs are increasing.
The harvest is accelerating.
And the church must be ready.