The Great Pre Trib Rapture Deception

Tim LaHaye had admitted to those holding to a Pre-Trib rapture that if the rapture is not Pre-Trib, then their hope is a "blasted hope." This lines up perfectly with Jesus' words in Matthew 24 which warns of a Great Falling Away.

In this Sunday morning message rom August 19, 2018, Pastor Joe Schimmel speaks about the timing of the rapture and what the scriptures actually reveal about the end times catching away.

Related Resources:

Left Behind or Led Astray?

Pre-, Mid-, or Post-Tribulation?

The Great Snatching Away

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[homewardbound]

This is all going over my head. Born again May 2022 but still have a hard time understanding the Bible and God with context, history, background, audience, and application. So much to learn. Please pray for me to find someone to help disciple me. The Holy Spirit is teaching me. But I want to grow quicker, get off the milk and produce more fruit. I want to be effective for others to come to know Jesus Christ.

[avatarofariel]

If we get raptured before the tribulation
Jesus Christ is King
If midway through
Jesus Christ is King
If after
Jesus Christ is King
In life, in death, in joy, in sorrow and even in Tribulation be prepared
Because...
Jesus Christ is King

[shirleyfoster]

I'm for God's plan, whatever it is. If rapture happens before trib, great, really great, but if that's not what will happen, then I want to be prepared for my stand with Christ through that 3.5 years. I hear both arguments, I respect both....I will keep praying and stand with Christ no matter which.

[TruthWins]

I've read through the Bible a couple times as a new Christian and I can't see a pre-trib rapture. All I see is how we're told to endure and persevere until the end. That's not written to unbelievers.

Why warn us about end times if we're not going to be here? Unbelievers aren't going to pick up a bible to read any warnings.

I couldn't find anything about pretrib from the early church fathers....

I've got an open mind around the topic but for now I'm post trib.

Prepare for post trib rapture, hope for pre trib rapture.

No matter what happens stay strong in your faith and cling to Jesus.

[dakotastorms]

I have heard great arguments on both sides. I will just trust GOD'S word and be thankful I'm saved regardless pre mid or post knowing I'm Saved is all I have I can't change what GOD has predestined for me.

[jillchandler]

I am pre-trib but we are still brothers and sisters in Christ!

[Tony-wrsc]

I believe in the Pre Tribulation Doctrine but after watching this video teaching my eyes are opened it helped me to see the Bible truth

[NaileaGuerrero]

Thank you Pastor Joe. I go to a church that teaches pre-tribulation rapture. I love my brothers and sisters dearly but was never fully convinced on it. It’s true that we don’t arrive at that conclusion if we just read the Bible ourselves unless someone teaches us pre-trib. When I was a baby believer and went through the Bible myself for the first time, I didn’t see pre-trib anywhere. I read the scriptures plainly and saw them as you taught them here. Thank you for this teaching and I am so grateful God has given you boldness to preach the truth here for the sake of all our brothers and sisters. God bless you and everyone reading this ❤

[boedmonds]

This is what we call in the South "that is some sho 'nuff good preachin'" Pastor Joe! I have listened to this 3 times and plan to again!

[Cubpupsmom]

“The servant is not greater than the Master.”
Our Lord and Savior King was brutally beaten and crucified on the Cross. He said “ If the world hates you remember it hated me first.”

[Warriorstruth]

It’s easy to believe in the pre-tribulation rapture when you live in a time and place where it costs you little to nothing to be a Christian.

[adristrydom]

Amen Brother Schimmel. Bless the Lord. He will help us through everything we will go through. He will show His faithfulness until the very end. May the Lord be with You and strengthen you

[thomasterrell]

Watched your rock and roll sorcerers presentation about 6 months after I got saved by a guy who actually played with John Lennon and he was exposing music industry. Thanks Joe for that presentation.

[ChaosNMT]

I've always believed post-trib because nothing in the Bible says we won't live through tribulation. And I've always feared this would cause the great falling away.😢

[karenstasik]

Joe thank you. Most people I fellowship with are Pre Trib. Though I wanted to believe it I just couldn't understand why the early church went through so much persecution and yet people today don't think they're going to have to go through this. And yet they talk about how our Christ would not allow his bride to suffer. I usually would tell people hope for pre-trib but prepare for post-trib. My fear is yours that many of the saints will fall away when the antichrist is revealed. And I have dreamt about being in a line where people are being beheaded. Thank you for explaining this so well based on scripture.

[rhiannaloft]

I am here please pray for my insomnia sickness and pain 😭

[suejohnson]

It’s been a long journey from pre trib, to mid trib, to the post trib rapture. Praise the Lord I got here. Thank you brother for preaching the truth, and making a video I can share with my pre trib friends. God bless you!

[MaryTurino]

Pastor Joe is so spot on.Lord Jesus keep us close. Amen

[michaelgonzales]

I love the way this brother sticks to his guns at all cost. Man, such an inspiration because this world is constantly seeking that ear candy of compromise.

I’m not perfect, but being around other believers who think a like is essential. Love my church, but they are PreTrib...I can’t stand that aspect because it causes people to drop their guard

[louisesrensen]

Thank you Joe! You are only the fourth pastor I have heard believing in post tribulation rapture. My own elder from my little church, Zac Poonen and Steve Gregg and now you. Thank you Lord Jesus for working through men with truth and wisdom.