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Broad comparison of the Pre, Mid, and Post-Tribulation rapture timing theories

Like most spiritual principles or subject matter, God lists information on eschatology throughout the entire bible, making it necessary to search both the Old and New Testaments to get a well-rounded understanding of it. Because of this, I liken the study of eschatology between the Old and New Testaments to the process of assembling a jigsaw puzzle.

To assemble a jigsaw puzzle, adjoining pieces must first be matched by the similarities found on each one. While no two pieces are exactly alike, those containing part of the same scene or color usually connect.

The same is true with prophetic scriptures between the Testaments. No two passages are exactly alike; however, if information in one passage looks similar enough to information in another passage, they often fit together………

Although there are numerous interpretations among those who study eschatology, there are 3 major schools of thought concerning the timing of the rapture, which is usually spoken of in context to its’ relationship to the period referred to as the tribulation.

Although there is disagreement concerning the timing of the rapture, most agree the tribulation period ends at the second coming of Jesus. Most christians believe the tribulation period to be 7 years long. Many also believe the rapture will take place immediately prior to the beginning of this period. Those who believe this interpretation are most commonly referred to as pre-tribulationists.

There are others who believe the rapture doesn’t take place until after the tribulation, immediately prior to the moment Jesus arrives on the earth at His second coming. Those who believe this interpretation are most commonly referred to as post-tribulationists.

The third group believes the rapture will take place in the middle of the last 7 year period, or 3 ½ years before the second coming. Those who believe this interpretation are most commonly referred to as mid-tribulationists.

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Broad comparison of the Pre, Mid, and Post Tribulation rapture timing theories discussed in detail in Behold the Bridegroom Cometh!