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The Rapture

John A Heys·1980-02-01
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The word “rapture” is seldom used or heard in our communion of churches. And when it is used, it is employed usually to designate a doctrinal position which our churches do not believe is Scriptural. However, we do well to ask whether this is correct, and whether we ought not use the word increasingly as we rush to the end of time. The word, as used today means extreme delight or pleasure; ecstasy; enthusiasm. It means to be thrilled, to have a wonderful experience. If I may use the...

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Author
John A Heys
Date

1980-02-01

Source
Beacon Lights
Scripture References
Revelation
Revelation 20Revelation 21:1-3Revelation 20:5
Matthew
Matthew 24:40Matthew 5:5Matthew 24:1-41
I Thessalonians
I Thessalonians 4:13-17I Thessalonians 4:16
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