The Rapture – A Fresh Look at Its Biblical Premise
Dr. Tim LaHAye, Bible prophecy student and co-author of the Left Behind series has reviewed this book and writes:
‘The next major international event on the prophetic calendar of God is the rapture of His church from this world to heaven. All those who believe in the sacrificial death for their sins on the Cross of Calvary, His bodily resurrection, and their personal commitment to Him by faith will respond to His resurrection call when He comes again. The Bible is very clear on that.
The Rapture is an able defense of that time honored teaching and will bring much assurance and “hope” to those concerned about the otherwise frightening events prophecies for the end times.
I share Capt. Layton’s concern that everyone read this book and be spiritually prepared for the rapture event so they will not be left behind.
God bless you and keep up the good work!’
With foreword by Commissioner William W. Francis, Chairman of the International Doctrine Council, this book offers within 180 pages a basic introduction to eschatology and an in-depth study of the biblical premise for a future Rapture.
It does this through…
An Introduction
i) identifying the need to ask the crucial question of whether the Rapture concept has a solid biblical premise
Setting the Eschatological Scene
ii) providing definitions, interpretations and considerations for embarking on this study into eschatology
iii) asking the question ‘What is the next event?’ according to Bible prophecy
iv) defining what we mean when we talk about the Rapture and what we can, and cannot know about its timing
What does the Bible say?
v) a New Testament rationale is put forward in support of the Rapture
vi) an Old Testament rationale is put forward in support of the Rapture
vii) many other biblical texts are brought together in support of the Rapture, along with various objections being answered
The Rapture’s Relevance Now!
viii) the relevance of the Rapture is identified through the need for faith in Jesus Christ
ix) the relevance of the Rapture is identified through the urgency of salvation
x) the relevance of the Rapture is identified through the need for holiness
Conclusion
xi) the crucial question as to the Rapture’s biblical basis and relevance is answered as the arguments and rationale are brought together
Phil Layton
To see a short video introduction visit:
[http://www.youtube.com/laytonbloke]
To visit the book’s website and make a purchase:
http://www.theraptureandthebible.org.uk
Author: Phil Layton
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