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The Rapture and Trumpets

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The concept of the Last Trumpet is intricately tied to the return of Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the saints, as described in various scriptural passages. In I Corinthians 15, the Last Trumpet is explicitly linked to the timing of the resurrection and transformation of the saints into eternal life, marking the establishment of the Kingdom of God. This trumpet blast, also referred to as the trumpet of God in I Thessalonians 4:16, announces the triumphant return of Christ and the gathering of the elect. It is a singular, definitive event, not separated by years or multiple returns, aligning with the coming of the Lord and His descent from heaven. Further, the Last Trumpet is paralleled with the Feast of Trumpets, a holy day commemorating loud noises such as shouting and the blowing of the shofar, symbolizing a memorial of triumphant announcement or alarm. This is reflected in passages like Leviticus 23, where the memorial of blowing trumpets underscores the significance of noise in marking divine intervention. Similarly, in Exodus 19, Joel 2, and Zephaniah 1, the descent of God to earth is accompanied by loud trumpet blasts, earthquakes, and other dramatic signs, reinforcing the connection between such sounds and the divine presence or return. In Revelation, the Last Trumpet corresponds to the seventh trumpet, signaling the culmination of God's judgments during the Day of the Lord and the return of Christ to execute judgment personally. Revelation 10:5-7 and 11:13-19 indicate that this trumpet announces the end of the mystery of God's plan up to the establishment of His Kingdom, occurring simultaneously with the resurrection of the Two Witnesses and other elect. Matthew 24 and Isaiah 27 further confirm that this great trumpet sounds immediately after the tribulation, gathering the elect to meet Christ, not before or in secret, but as part of His visible and powerful return. Finally, Zechariah 14 and Revelation 14 emphasize that the saints, upon being caught up at the Last Trumpet, accompany Christ to earth to fight His enemies and establish His Kingdom, rather than being taken away to a separate destination. This unified event, marked by the Last Trumpet, signifies the direct and immediate involvement of the elect with Christ in His mission upon His return.

Trumpets and Hope

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our hope is founded on Jesus rising from the dead. If there is no resurrection, our faith is worthless; if Christ did not rise, we are still under condemnation.

Caught Up in the Rapture

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Is the rapture biblical? If so, when will it occur? Is it different from the promised resurrection? Here is what the Bible teaches, without the traditions of men.

Christ's Second Coming

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets memorializes God's deliverance of Israel beginning with Joseph, and looks forward to Christ's return when God will deliver His people.

The Appointed Time of the Resurrection

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

The time of Christ's return appears to be soon in the light of recent events. Watch for the gathering of armies around the future capital of the world.

The Second Exodus (Part Two)

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

The timing of the regathering of Israel is uncertain, but here are the Scriptural markers that narrow the time frame to a significant prophetic event.

The Wrath of God

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Love motivates the two intrinsic parts of God's holy character—goodness and severity, as He seeks to rescue humanity from the consequences of sin.

God's Sea of Glass (Part 2)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

At the marriage supper of the Lamb, the resurrected saints, those who have faithfully kept God's commandments, will be allowed to assemble on the sea of glass.