An older expression in pretribulational literature—and can still be used occasionally today—is secret coming or secret rapture. From my exposure to older pretrib and non-pretrib literature, it seemed to be used synonymous with the expressions signless coming or signless rapture, in contrast to an announced coming or announced rapture. Darby attempted to answer objections to his secret […]
John Nelson Darby
A Very Brief History of the “Secret Rapture” Pretribulation Theory – Ep. 64
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/thebiblicalprophecyprogram/A_Very_Brief_History_of_the_Secret_Rapture_Pretribulation_Theory_-_Ep._64.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedOn the program, I discussed a couple of issues. First, I talked about the pretrib theological expression “secret rapture.” I explained what that means in pretrib parlance and why it is an unbiblical concept. By “secret,” pretribulationists are referring to Jesus’ purported unperceived snatching of saints at […]
Strange Trib
There is a bit of irony that John MacArthur (who I respect) is an adamant cessationist, because MacArthur is a staunch pretribulationist, the very view that, it is argued, finds its origins in the utterances of charismatic-visionary Margaret MacDonald or possibly the charismatic Edward Irving (early 19th century). Accordingly, it has been argued that one […]
A New Prewrath Pamphlet Published! – Expectant Not Imminent — The Return of Jesus
This pamphlet is long over due! I am pleased to announce the most recent publication of this pamphlet in the Prewrath Pamphlet Series™. How many times have we heard, “Jesus may come at any moment.” Imminence is the holy grail of pretribulationism; however, on closer examination it is based on a tradition, not Scripture. In addition, […]