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''Synopsis:'' The {{Infobox_Contents | topic_name = Rapture refers to an event that some | subtopics = [[Christian]]s believe will occur in the end-times - that all Christians will be taken up into the sky to meet [[Jesus]] and be taken to [[heaven]]. The doctrine of the Rapture is relatively recent, becoming popular with certain [[Protestant1 Thessalonians 4:15]] denominations in the nineteenth century.| opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}}}
__TOC__{{topics}}The Rapture refers to an event that some [[Christian]]s believe will occur in the end-times - that all Christians will be taken up into the sky to meet [[Jesus]] and be taken to [[heaven]]. The doctrine of the Rapture is relatively recent, becoming popular with certain [[Protestant]] denominations in the nineteenth century.
{{opinions}} ==Main article== The Rapture is an event in certain systems of [[eschatology]] (the study of the end times) in which it is believed that all Christians will be taken from Earth into Heaven by Jesus Christ. Although all denominations teach that that those who are "saved" will have eternal life, the term "rapture" is usually applied specifically to the belief that all Christians will be "taken" up into the air to meet Jesus and be taken into heaven at a specific moment. Its introduction and popularization in Christian belief is relatively recent, and the teachings of older Churches do not include any such doctrine.
The timing of "when" the rapture will take place is a key point often discussed and debated between denominations and individuals who accept the belief. One belief ("dispensationalist" or "futurist" interpretations) is that the rapture will take place at an unknown period of time prior to the beginning of the seven year tribulation, and that at that time only non-Christians will be left on the earth. However, according to the dispensationalist view, many will come to know Christ during the time of the tribulation. Others believe that the rapture will be a very audible and visible event which takes place after the events of the tribulation, right at the Second Coming of Christ in which the righteous will be taken up in the clouds to meet Christ upon his return. Other Christians teach that Jesus will return when all on Earth have come to worship Him as their savior.
* '''1994''' - Pastor John Hinkle of Christ Church in Los Angeles predicted June 9, 1994.
* '''1997''' - Stan Johnson of the Prophecy Club predicted September 12, 1997. <ref>[http://www.seekgod.ca/prophclub.htm#dudStan Jonhson of the Prophecy Club]</ref>
* '''1998''' - Marilyn Agee, in ''The End of the Age'', predicted May 31, 1998.
=== The Rapture in the media ===
 
Charlie Daniels sings about the rapture from the pre-tribulation perspective in this music video of his song "Tribulation"<ref>[http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=798ff599809dc3729e5a GodTube - Tribulation by Charlie Daniels]</ref>
The 1941 religious propaganda film [[The Rapture (1941 film)|The Rapture]] calls to the faithful to make sure that they are ready for the rapture and shows the fate of those left behind.
The band [[Sonic Youth]], released their 21st album [[Rather Ripped]], which features a song called "Do You Believe in Rapture?"
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=== Denominational Rapture Views ===
* [http://xrysostom.blogspot.com/2005/08/rapture.html Lutheran]
* [http://www.catholic.com/library/Rapture.asp Roman Catholic]
 
=== Left Behind (Series)===
* [http://www.leftbehind.com Official website]
* [http://www.oneplace.com//special/left_behind Archive of Left Behind radio shows] in Real Audio. Real Player or Real Alternative required
* [http://www.foundthisbook.com Found This Book.com]
* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5160032687226683819 Google Online Video of Left Behind DVD]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&=NxA1L9E79p4 YouTube Left Behind II: Tribulation Force in 10 Parts]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY8S-KIa6Y4&feature=related YouTube Left Behind: World At War in 10 Parts]
* [http://www.leftbehind.com/04_free/LB_Character_Listing.pdf Left Behind Series - Character Listing]
* [http://www.eternalforces.com Eternal Forces.com Official Game site]
* [http://leftbehind.wikia.com The Left Behind Wiki] Left Behind Encyclopedia set up as a wiki that anyone can edit.
* [http://christianity.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Left_Behind Category:Left Behind - Christianity Knowledge Base]
=== Miscellaneous Links ===
* [http://www.lastdaysmystery.info Post Tribulation Rapture View]
* [http://endtimepilgrim.org/index.htm A good Post-Trib resource]
* [http://www.tribulationforcesbereanwatchmen.com Berean Watchmen.com Tribulation Forces Study of the End Times and Bible Prophecy]
* [http://www.raptureready.com Rapture Ready] The most visited prophecy site
* [http://www.raptureforums.com Rapture Forums] The Rapture and Bible Prophecy
* [http://www.raptureprophecy.com Rapture Prophecy] Sharing Divine Prophecy On The End Times.
* [http://www.religioustolerance.org/rapture.htm ReligiousTolerance.org] A comprehensive encyclopedic article
* [http://www.blessed-hope.net Blessed Hope]
* [http://www.inspiredproducts.com/rapture/]
* [http://www.end-time-rapture-prophecy.com/]
* [http://www.onlinebaptist.com/ams/Article/Why-I-Believe-In-A-Pre-Tribulation-Rapture/2 Baptists view of the Rapture]
* [http://www.catholicexchange.com/vm/index.asp?vm_id=6&art_id=1705 Catholics and the Rapture]
* [http://www.prewrathrapture.com/ Prewrath Rapture]
* [http://www.raptureletters.com/ Rapture Letters] is a service that aims to send out letters to non-Christians whose loved ones have been taken up in the rapture.
* [http://truthroom.com/ 40 Day Warning of the Rapture]
* [http://www.ShoutVoiceTrump.com ShoutVoiceTrump.com : Has the Rapture started?]
* [http://www.andrewcorbett.net/articles/rapture.htm[http://www.andrewcorbett.net/articles/rapture.htm]
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