Episode 410 – The Rapture through First Century Eyes

In today’s episode, Steve comes to chapter four of First Thessalonians which is one of the central passages regarding biblical prophecy, specifically concerning the rapture theory. Learn the origin of the word rapture, the context of which St. Paul was using this word to communicate to his recipients in Thessalonica, and the steps needed to take to correctly interpret this passage.

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Referenced in today’s episode:

• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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Bible translations Steve recommends:

• RSV-CE – Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition
• ESV – English Standard Version, if you don’t want to use a Catholic bible

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