What Is the Rapture, and Why Should You Care?

Death Isn’t the End

He starts off by saying that, in death, losing people hurts. Of course it does. But if you’re a believer, death isn’t the end. Not even close. Jesus took the fear out of death by rising from the grave—and if He did that, then He can do the same for us. That’s the reason Christians don’t grieve the same way others do. It still hurts. But we know something better is coming. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17.

So… What Is the Rapture?

The Rapture of the Church is the moment when Jesus comes back, not all the way to Earth, but just to the skies. He calls believers up to meet Him there. It’ll happen fast—like in a blink. And it kicks off a chain of events that includes the seven-year Tribulation and, later, the Second Coming of Christ.

A lot of people get those two mixed up. The Rapture is when Jesus comes for His people. The Second Coming is when He comes with them, after the Tribulation. Totally different events.

Are There Signs?

Here’s something that confused even a little girl who heard Dr. Jeremiah speak—how can the Bible talk about all these signs if the Rapture can happen at any time?

Good question.

The answer is this: the signs are mostly for the Second Coming. But since the Rapture happens before that, seeing signs now just means we’re even closer to the Rapture. Think of it like this—if Christmas decorations are already up, you know Thanksgiving is really close.

Death = Sleep (Sort Of)

Dr. Jeremiah also reassures us that when Christians die, it’s often called “sleep.” Not because they’re unconscious or gone forever—but because it’s temporary. It’s like checking into a hotel for the night. One day, Jesus is going to wake them up, and they’ll rise again with brand new bodies.

That’s not just a metaphor. That’s what Scripture says. The dead in Christ will rise first, then those who are still alive will be caught up right after.

Here’s How the Rapture of the Church Happens

When the Rapture happens:

• Jesus shows up in the sky.
• The dead in Christ rise first.
• Living believers are caught up with them.
• Everyone meets the Lord in the air.
• From that moment on, we’re with Him. Forever.

No more separation. No more fear. Just peace.

So What Do We Do With This?

Dr. Jeremiah says this should comfort us. Encourage us. If you’re going through hard stuff right now—and who isn’t?—knowing Jesus could come back at any moment gives life a whole different perspective.

But it’s not just about watching. It’s about living like we believe it. If Jesus is coming soon, we should be ready. That means focusing less on all the junk down here and more on what really matters.

And if you’re not sure you’d be included in the Rapture—this is the time to settle that. Not by joining a church or trying to be good. By trusting in Jesus. He’s the only way. He said it Himself.

It’s not complicated. But it is urgent.

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