The Blessed Hope: Understanding the Rapture

In this episode, we explore Paul’s comforting words in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 about the hope of the resurrection and the promise of Christ’s return. We’ll see how the early church fathers like Victorinus, Irenaeus, and Brother Dolcino spoke of the church being “caught up,” and why the rapture remains a vital “mystery” revealed in the New Testament.

From the shout, the voice, and the trumpet, to the comfort we find in Christ’s return, this study reminds us that we do not sorrow as the world sorrows, but look forward with hope, joy, and assurance that we shall ever be with the Lord.