Why the Bible Teaches a Pre-Tribulational Rapture

God has a plan for history, and God is using the events of time to prepare Christians for the roles they will have throughout eternity -- much in the same way that a healthy childhood is focused on what the child will be and do when he grows to adulthood. So says Dr. Thomas Ice, executive director of the Pre-Trib Research Center, in this message he delivered at the first Day with Whitcomb Ministries back in 2004. Dr. Ice notes that the pre-tribulational rapture is a vital part of God's plan -- flowing logically out of the literal interpretation of the Bible, and a belief in premillennialism, futurism and a distinction between Israel and the church. Acceptance of the pre-tribulational rapture should also produce healthy fruit in the life of the believer today. Listen to this message to find out more reasons for holding to this teaching of Scripture.