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Rapture vs the 2nd Coming
One of the most debated topics in the Bible does not affect your salvation. We know that if you're a believer/follower/disciple of Jesus Christ, then your eternity was sealed by Him and Him alone. So, the info provided below is to aid in seeing the distinctions between the separate events as foretold in the Bible. We pray that you're encouraged in discovering the truth on this subject, then let God direct your path in use of His knowledge.
Rapture
2nd Coming
1. Christ comes for His own
2. Christ appears in the air
3. Christ comes as a loving bridegroom
4. Only His own will see Him
5. Time of great joy for believers/saved
6. A secret disappearance
7. Focus is on His own and His Church/Bride
8. Untimed event (day and hour is unknown)
1. Christ comes with His own
2. Christ comes back to earth
3. Christ comes as a vengeful warrior/King of Kings
4. Every eye will see Him
5. Time of great fear for unbelievers/lost
6. A public appearance
7. Focus is on Israel, then setting up His millennial kingdom
8. Timed event (the day will be known)
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