Jesus is coming back some day to take his followers home. But when's it going to happen?

Key Points:

  • The “rapture” refers to the time when Jesus comes back to take believers away from the earth. 1 Thessalonians 4:17
  • “Premillennialism” refers to the belief that we are currently living before the tribulation and millennial reign. Revelation 20:1-6
  • When it comes to when the rapture will happen, there are three options: pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, and post-tribulation.

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See Also: Theology, End Times

Talk About It
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What, if anything, did you learn about the end times when you were growing up?
  3. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:17. In your own words, explain the rapture.
  4. Read Revelation 20:4. In your own words, explain the millennial reign.
  5. Pre-trib, mid-trib, or post-trib: Which option do you lean toward, and why?
  6. On a scale of 1-10, how important is this topic to you? Explain.
  7. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.