The rapture causes great debate in the church world.

Any time division enters the church, we know the enemy is at work. So instead of fighting with each other, we should dive in and find out why the enemy is so threatened by these subjects.

Regarding the rapture, Jesus explained it to us thoroughly in Matthew 24. The problem is that the section breaks in our Bibles make it challenging to understand.

You should study it without the section breaks. Let me give you a head start.

Jesus starts by explaining the birth pangs that lead up to the end. Deception, wars, famines, and disease will become more intense and frequent as we approach the end.

When Jesus says “the end”, He is talking about the 7-year Great Tribulation that Daniel prophesied about. This is clarified in verses 15-22.

Then, in verse 23, Jesus takes us back to the birth pangs to ensure we are not deceived by those who say Christ has already come.

From this point forward, He is no longer speaking of the Great Tribulation, but of the rapture. He explains how and when it will take place.

Jesus calls the rapture the Coming of the Son of Man. Just like He promised in John 14, He will come get us so we can be with Him where He is.

This will all happen very soon. Stir up your expectation for His return. Make yourself ready like a bride preparing for her wedding.