Episode 423 – The Easiest Solution to the Rapture Question
2 THESSALONIANS Drawing from First & Second Thessalonians, Steve Wood provides a solution to the Rapture Question. He argues that the Rapture is not a separate event but rather a part of the Second Coming. He highlights the similarity between First and Second Thessalonians, demonstrating their connection through shared language, themes, and authorship. He challenges the inconsistency between the Rapture Theory and Paul's epistles, emphasizing the importance of discernment during the end times. Referenced in today’s episode: 2 Thessalonians 2:1 1 Thessalonians 2-5 2 Peter 3:11-13 "Cousin passages" Steve mentions between 1 Thessalonians 4-5 and 2 Thessalonians 2: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1 1 Thessalonians 5:1 and 2 Thessalonians 2:2 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:10 and 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Bible translations Steve recommends: RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic EditionESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible