Table 1: Scriptural Basis For Rapture by Denomination (KJV
Table 1: Scriptural Basis For Rapture by Denomination (KJV)
Denomination
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Interpretation
Scripture Basis (KJV)
Roman Catholic Church
Post-Trib/Amillennial
The “rapture” is part of one final return; not a separate event
1 Thessalonians 4:17 – “…caught up together with them in the clouds…” (KJV)
Eastern Orthodox Church
Post-Trib/Amillennial
Resurrection and judgment occur at the same time
1 Corinthians 15:52 – “…the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised…” (KJV)
Evangelical
Pre-Tribulation
Believers are caught up before the Tribulation
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – “The dead in Christ shall rise first…” (KJV)
Protestant (General)
Amillennial/Post-Trib
Emphasizes the final return with judgment
John 6:40 – “…every one which…believeth…I will raise him up at the last day.” (KJV)
Baptist (e.g., Independent)
Pre-Tribulation
A secret coming precedes the Tribulation