3. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture The New Testament passages that mention the Rapture of the Church (as distinct from the Second Coming)

4. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

5. The passages of Scripture that imply imminency of the Return of Christ Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

6. The Watching Passages Matthew 24:42, 44; 25:13 Mark 13:32, 33 Luke 12:35-40 The Watching Passages Matthew 24:42, 44; 25:13 Mark 13:32, 33 Luke 12:35-40 Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

7. The Hope Passages Titus 2:13 James 5:7-8 1 John 3:2-3 The Hope Passages Titus 2:13 James 5:7-8 1 John 3:2-3 Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

8. The Rapture is referred to as a Mystery Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

9. 1 Thessalonians 4:16—5:10 and the Pre-Trib Rapture of the Church 1 Thessalonians 4:16—5:10 and the Pre-Trib Rapture of the Church Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

10. When Christ comes for His Church it will be personal. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

11. When Christ comes for His Church there will be certain sounds associated with the Rapture. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

12. When Christ comes for His Church the dead in Christ will rise first. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

13. When Christ comes for His Church, after the dead rise, we who are alive at the time will be raptured. Note: ‘we’ signifies that Paul expected to be alive at His coming for the Church. - imminency When Christ comes for His Church, after the dead rise, we who are alive at the time will be raptured. Note: ‘we’ signifies that Paul expected to be alive at His coming for the Church. - imminency Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

14. HARPAZO 1. 1.“To catch away speedily” 2. 2. “To seize by force” 3. 3. “To move to a new place” 4. 4. “To rescue from danger” 5. 5. “To claim for oneself” HARPAZO 1. 1.“To catch away speedily” 2. 2. “To seize by force” 3. 3. “To move to a new place” 4. 4. “To rescue from danger” 5. 5. “To claim for oneself” Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

15. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 goes on to speak of the Day of the Lord. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

16. Definition of the Day of the Lord: The Day of the Lord is a time period where God personally intervenes in Divine Judgment. Definition of the Day of the Lord: The Day of the Lord is a time period where God personally intervenes in Divine Judgment. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

17. When will it occur and how long will it last? Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

18. The Day of the Lord will come as a Thief in the Night. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

19. It will come when they are saying “Peace and Safety.” Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

20. Then it will come upon them like a “woman with child” Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

21. Notice the contrast between “You/Us” and “They/Them/Those” What does this suggest? Notice the contrast between “You/Us” and “They/Them/Those” What does this suggest? Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

22. Notice the specific teaching in verses 9-11. Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

23. APPLICATION: “Therefore, encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture

24. When I think on this you know “I feel better! I am comforted! Good theology has a way of doing that! When I think on this you know “I feel better! I am comforted! Good theology has a way of doing that! Arguments for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture