CAN THE RAPTURE REALLY HAPPEN TODAY?

Are all the prophecies complete, that must be fulfilled first?
Can the rapture happen at any time? The fact is that the rapture can and will only happen in the perfect timing of God and His order. His timing is impeccable. In Creation, there was no other order that it could have been done. In the birth of our Savior, it was the perfect time in history. All prophecies that have been fulfilled so far, came together in perfection. And all prophecies yet to be fulfilled, will come also together in perfection, including the rapture.

This is just a partial list, but here are a few things to consider.

1. THE GOSPEL MUST BE SHARED GLOBALLY.

  • Matthew 24:14 "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come." (the Lord will complete this through His people; but also through His Two Witnesses)

Three very important requirements are found in this next section of Scripture. Please read these verses first and two important points will follow:

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

2. THERE MUST BE AN APOSTASY.

A time where there is a "falling away" must come first, a mass deflection from the truth, as shown above in 2 Thessalonians 2:3. This is also spoken of in the book of Matthew.

  • Matthew 24:12 "And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold."

3. THE ANTICHRIST MUST ARISE AND BE IN POWER FOR 42 MONTHS.

The man of sin, son of perdition; must be revealed and he will be in power until he exalts himself to the highest point against God and in the temple of God (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4). The Antichrist will be in power for 3 ½ years over the whole earth, even over Christians.

  • Revelation 13:5,7 And he was given a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies, and he was given authority to continue for forty-two months... 7 It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation. (See also Daniel 7:25 and 12:7)

4. A TEMPLE OF GOD MUST BE BUILT IN JERUSALEM.

The Antichrist must have the temple of God to blaspheme in and have his false prophet set up his image there, fulfilling that the abomination of desolation will have a place in the future temple to be set-up in.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 ... who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

5. THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION MUST BE SET UP IN THE TEMPLE.

  • Mark 13:14a "So when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not..."
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  • Daniel 11:31 And forces shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation.

6. SEVERE PERSECUTION OF TRUE BELIEVERS.

  • Mark 13:13 "And you will be hated by all for My name's sake."
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  • Matthew 24:9-10 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name's sake. And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another."
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  • Revelation 6:9-11 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it was said to them that they should rest a little while longer, until both the number of their fellow servants and their brethren, who would be killed as they were, was completed.

7. THE TWO WITNESSES HAVE TO MINISTER FOR 1260 DAYS (3.5 YEARS).

  • Revelation 11:2-4 "And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months. And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth.

42 months x 30 days (biblical prophetic months are 30 days) = 1260 days.
42 months = 1260 days = a time, times and half a time = all equal 3 1/2 years.

8. TIMES OF THE GENTILES MUST BE FULFILLED.

  • Luke 21:24: "And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled."

9. ALL 7 SEALS MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED.

This is because the first five seals leap up to the rapture and the 6th and 7th seals are the rapture!


For now, as of the time of this posting, all these events still need to be fulfilled before the rapture can happen. But one by one, they will be fulfilled, and one day, Jesus will come for His children!​


OTHER "MISCELLANEOUS RAPTURE" ARTICLES

ANCIENT JEWISH WEDDING CUSTOMS & JESUS CHRIST, HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH
Some of the correlations between ancient Hebrew wedding customs and the rapture.
AS A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
Understanding this idiom, its real meaning and how it correlates with other Scripture.
AS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH
Taking a deeper look at what Jesus said in this verse.
CONSIDERATIONS FOR REAL REVELATION UNDERSTANDING
Help for greater revelation understanding.
CORRELATING ESCHATOLOGICAL OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT VERSES
This incredible timeline shows 700 Bible prophecy verses, correlating Old and New Testament eschatological Scripture, describing the Day of The Lord, God’s hidden plan. Sixteen hundred years of prophecy are made clear on 12 pages.
EVEN SO COME LORD JESUS
Taking a close look at what Revelation 22:20 really means.
EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM
Jesus is coming for His bride. And He is not eloping. Every eye really will see it. The rapture will be a huge event.
EVERY KNEE WILL BOW
The Father will see His Son glorified. The lost will not only bow but they will also confess He is Lord.
IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
One of the most misquoted verses of all time. Consider this message & see the true meaning of this verse.
JUDGMENT DAY & THE GREAT WHITE THRONE OF JUDGMENT
Understanding that the Judgment Seat of Christ is not the same at the Great White Throne of Judgment.
SOME KEY COMPONENTS TO THE BOOK OF REVELATION
An overview to help organize one's own thoughts.
THE APOSTASY - THE GREAT FALLING AWAY
Many people have declared that most of the world will turn to Jesus before the rapture. The Bible in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 says it will be more of the opposite that will happen.
THE BIGGER PICTURE, UNDERSTANDING GOD, THE DEVIL AND THIS DAY AND HOUR
Stop and consider the bigger picture and develop a strong stand for this day and hour.
THE LAST TRUMP
There are many trumpets in the Bible. There are 7 special ones foretold of by the apostle John; but which one happens at the rapture?
THE LAST TWO GREAT BATTLES BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN
See the biblical truth that Armageddon happens at the end of the 7 years and the battle of Gog and Magog at the end of the Millennium.
THE LORD WILL RULE WITH A ROD OF IRON
This article explains how the Lord will rule with a rod of iron.
THE OPPORTUNITY OF SALVATION DOES NOT LAST FOREVER
Once the rapture happens; it will become a time of God's wrath & all opportunity for salvation will be gone.
THE PURIFIED BRIDE OF CHRIST
The church of the last days will leave the earth having gone through a period of tribulation, whether it fits some men's views or not.
TWO DIFFERENT HORSES, TWO VERY DIFFERENT RIDERS, TWO DIFFERENT TIMES
The rider of the horse at the first seal is not the same rider of the white horse at Armageddon.

"BASIC RAPTURE" ARTICLES

WHAT IS THE RAPTURE? 
Understanding the concept of biblical rapture.
IS THE WORD "RAPTURE" IN THE BIBLE?
Understanding "harpázō" - the word "rapture" comes from & where it's seen in the Bible.
MYSTERY OF THE SEVENTY WEEKS OF YEARS
A prophecy in Daniel foretold the coming of Christ & also the concept of the "last week of years" is derived; sometimes called "the 7 year tribulation."
RAPTURE VIEWS
Understanding pre, mid & post tribulation, millennial views, preterism & more.
THE TRIBULATION & THE WRATH OF GOD
Understanding what really happens during the last 7 years of this age.
TRIBULATION & WRATH, BIBLICAL DEFINITIONS & USAGE
A study taking a deeper look at original context.
​THE BEST BIBLICAL MINDSET FOR LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS
As shown in 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

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