1. Rapture Theory

2. “Dispensationalism” – History divided into 7 eras ( based on creation week ); the 7 th era being a utopian 1000-year reign of Christ on earth. “Premillennialism” – False theories about the return of Christ & a future earthly kingdom: rapture, tribulation, antichrist, Man of Sin, battle of Armageddon.

3. “Rapture” is not used in Scripture. – Misuse of Scripture: 1 Thess 4:16-17 – Paul’s purpose: 1 Thess 4:13-15

4. Only (1) resurrection from the dead. – 1 Cor 15:51-52; 1 Cor 15:22-24; Acts 24:14-15; John 5:28-29; 6:39-40

5. Only (1) reappearance of Christ. – Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thess 4:17; Heb 9:26-28

6. The righteous & wicked live together until the “last day”. – Matt 13:37-43; Matt 13:47-50; 2 Thess 1:7-10; John 12:48; Acts 17:30-31

7. Faithfulness rewarded - 1 Thess 4:15-18 Disobedience punished - 1 Thess 5:2-3; 2 2 Thess 1:6-10