What does the Bible teach about the secret rapture?
1. The word rapture does not appear in the Bible but is a term frequently used to mean the Second Coming of Jesus. Let’s first begin by looking at some Bible texts: 1. John 14:1-3. Jesus promised He would return. 2. Acts 1:9-11. Angels confirmed His promise and testified to its truthfulness. 3. Revelation 1:7. When Jesus returns every eye shall see Him. 4. Matthew 24:27. His return shall be like lightning flashing across the sky. 5. I Thessalonians 4:16-17. It will be an audible event. The righteous dead will be resurrected and along with the righteous living caught up in the sky. 6. I Corinthians 15:51-54. God will clothe His people with immortality. 7. Matthew 16:27. His return shall be a glorious event. He comes with His reward. 8. Revelation 6:14-17. The unrighteous wicked fear His coming and cry for the rocks to fall upon them. 9. Matthew 13:37-43. The evil are purged out of His kingdom by fire and the righteous saved through all eternity. 10. Isaiah 25:9. The righteous are deligh
