Thank you for your ministry and your question and answer program on KHCB. I respect Jim’s knowledge and commitment to evangelical work. I love Peggy’s gentle spirit and knowledge of God’s Word.
Thanks, Tim. I am thankful for the opportunity to host the Questions and Answers program on KHCB. Glad you found our website. We would appreciate your prayers for our ministry. God bless! Jim
The word rapture is not in the Bible. where does it come from? In revelation 22:18
For I testify unto every man who hears the words of this book. If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.
Why does the Church of the living God add rapture to the book? I know that the Lord is coming again, but it says caught away not raptured.
According to Charles C. Ryrie in “Basic Theology,” The word rapture is described as a “state or experience of being carried away.” The English word comes from a Latin word “rapio.” which word means to seize or snatch in relation to an ecstasy of spirit or the actual removal from one place to another.” This is a description of the rapture of the church. In 1 Thessalonians 4:17, the Greek word harpazo is translated “caught up.” In the Vulgate, this word is translated rapturo, meaning rapture. This word is also used in Acts 8:39 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-4.
So to answer your question, this is an issue of translation, not theology. You are correct in saying that the English word rapture does not occur in Scripture. However, the theological concept certainly occurs in Scripture. The Bible clearly defines the future event for believers alive at the coming of Christ.
In the 17th chapture of John, Jesus says I pray not that you take them out of the world
but that you keep them from the evil. Why does the church say rapture?
The context of John 17:15 is God’s protection of believers to be kept out of the power of Satan. It is not a reference specifically to the rapture of the church.
“No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NET) This does not mean the trial will end, but rather that the Holy Spirit will give you the strength to trust God in the midst of it. You might combine this verse with Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28, NET)
There are only three references to the sons of David and Bathsheba: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5 and 14:4. Although it is known from 2 Samuel 12:23-24 that Solomon was the second born, after the son that died, there is no explanation for the order of the sons. No one seems to know why Solomon is mentioned last.
Timothy W Milligan says
Thank you for your ministry and your question and answer program on KHCB. I respect Jim’s knowledge and commitment to evangelical work. I love Peggy’s gentle spirit and knowledge of God’s Word.
God bless you both.
Tim Milligan
Jim Klubnik says
Thanks, Tim. I am thankful for the opportunity to host the Questions and Answers program on KHCB. Glad you found our website. We would appreciate your prayers for our ministry. God bless! Jim
Charles Andrews says
The word rapture is not in the Bible. where does it come from? In revelation 22:18
For I testify unto every man who hears the words of this book. If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.
Why does the Church of the living God add rapture to the book? I know that the Lord is coming again, but it says caught away not raptured.
Jim Klubnik says
According to Charles C. Ryrie in “Basic Theology,” The word rapture is described as a “state or experience of being carried away.” The English word comes from a Latin word “rapio.” which word means to seize or snatch in relation to an ecstasy of spirit or the actual removal from one place to another.” This is a description of the rapture of the church. In 1 Thessalonians 4:17, the Greek word harpazo is translated “caught up.” In the Vulgate, this word is translated rapturo, meaning rapture. This word is also used in Acts 8:39 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-4.
So to answer your question, this is an issue of translation, not theology. You are correct in saying that the English word rapture does not occur in Scripture. However, the theological concept certainly occurs in Scripture. The Bible clearly defines the future event for believers alive at the coming of Christ.
Charles Andrews says
In the 17th chapture of John, Jesus says I pray not that you take them out of the world
but that you keep them from the evil. Why does the church say rapture?
Jim Klubnik says
The context of John 17:15 is God’s protection of believers to be kept out of the power of Satan. It is not a reference specifically to the rapture of the church.
Charles Andrews says
I would like to find out where the verse is in the Bible that said God is not going to put
on you more than you can bear. Thanks, Millie Andrews
Jim Klubnik says
“No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with the trial will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NET) This does not mean the trial will end, but rather that the Holy Spirit will give you the strength to trust God in the midst of it. You might combine this verse with Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28, NET)
Jennifer Ledford says
What were the names (in order, please) of the children born to David and Bathsheba?
Peggi Klubnik says
There are only three references to the sons of David and Bathsheba: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Chronicles 3:5 and 14:4. Although it is known from 2 Samuel 12:23-24 that Solomon was the second born, after the son that died, there is no explanation for the order of the sons. No one seems to know why Solomon is mentioned last.