2 Mar 2026
The speaker addresses the question of whether Christians will endure the seven-year tribulation. They argue that the rapture, the event where Christians are caught away to be with Christ, will occur before the tribulation, restoring hope to believers. The speaker emphasises the importance of understanding the distinction between the rapture and the second coming of Christ, highlighting that the latter will be for Israel after the tribulation.
The rapture is a future event where believers will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, receiving glorified bodies. This event is a mystery not found in the Old Testament and will occur suddenly, at the last trumpet. The rapture is a part of the grace teaching, encouraging believers to look for the blessed hope rather than death.
The sermon emphasises the hope and victory believers have through Jesus Christ, who conquered death and will return for His bride, the church. It highlights the importance of steadfastness in the work of the Lord, knowing that labour is not in vain. The sermon concludes with an invitation for those who haven’t accepted Jesus as their Saviour to pray and receive salvation.
