In a powerful discussion on SkyWatchTV, Joe Horn and Alan DiDio delve into the topic of the rapture, exploring its significance for believers today. Together, they address misconceptions about the rapture and provide key insights into how the rapture is not just a future event but a daily call to live with purpose, urgency and anticipation of Christ’s glorious return.
The Rapture Does Not Promote Complacency
At its core, the rapture represents a transformative event in which believers are caught up to meet Jesus Christ in the air. This moment signifies the redemption of God’s people, where Christians receive their glorified bodies. This is not just an escape from the world’s troubles but a divine moment of completion. The rapture signals the end of pain, sickness and death, as believers are made perfect in the presence of God.
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A common misunderstanding about this event is that pre-tribulation theory leads to spiritual complacency, resulting in believers disengaging from their responsibilities on Earth. However, DiDio believes that this is a genuine misunderstanding of what is to come.
“True rapture teaching causes you to engage in society,” DiDio says. “It’s like a two-minute warning that it’s time to pick up the pace and occupy until Jesus comes.”
The understanding of the rapture calls for urgency and active engagement in the world. It’s not about waiting idly for the return of Christ but living in a way that reflects His imminent return. Christians are urged to remain active in their faith, working for the kingdom while keeping an eye on the promise of Christ’s return.
Living with Urgency
Rather than fostering a passive faith, the doctrine of the rapture should encourage believers to live with a sense of purpose and swiftness. This sense of urgency isn’t about fear, but about eagerly preparing for the return of Jesus while being diligent in fulfilling the call to spread the message of salvation. It’s a complete misunderstanding and misuse of our lives as Christians if we do not see these end times as our chance to go and preach the Gospel to all creation.
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“We need to get people to fall in love with His appearing,” DiDio says. “I want this generation to fall in love with His appearing.”
A Life Transformed by the Hope of His Return
Living with the expectation of the rapture doesn’t just affect how we wait; it influences how we live. The hope of Christ’s return should purify believers, encouraging them to live righteous lives. It’s a hope that inspires a deeper love for His appearing, motivating believers to engage in kingdom work while eagerly anticipating the moment when they will be united with Christ forever.
The rapture isn’t merely an event to wait for—it’s a call to live with purpose, urgency and readiness, making the most of each moment while eagerly anticipating the glorious return of our Savior.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
