On Guard: Discerning Truth in End Times
A call to awaken Christians about deception in these end times while also sharing the truth about Jesus Christ and His promises to both Christians and all others who will hear. We want believers to be aware of what the Bible says. Topics will include Revelation, Daniel, Great Tribulation, Biblical Prophecy, the Rapture, the Antichrist, God’s Wrath, etc.
On Guard: Discerning Truth in End Times
Will A Pretribulation Rapture Save Christians from Persecution in Daniel’s 70th Week?
In Episode 3, Gordon and Mark turn their attention to one of the most debated topics in biblical prophecy: the Tribulation, the Great Tribulation, and the timing of the rapture. They begin by clarifying an important distinction often overlooked—that the Tribulation and the Great Tribulation are not the same, but rather two separate phases within the prophetic timeline.
From there, the discussion challenges a widespread teaching in many Christian communities: the pre-tribulation rapture viewpoint. Gordon and Mark present reasons why they believe this interpretation is not biblical, even though it has become the majority position within much of the church.
To build a foundation, they examine key terms and doctrines. They define the Greek word "harpazo"—translated into English as “rapture”—and explain how this concept is tied to the Doctrine of Imminence. At a high level, they also lay out their own belief about the timing of the rapture and its relationship to end-time events.
The hosts caution listeners that faith and Christian convictions will be tested during the Tribulation, and being unprepared for that reality could leave many shaken. To strengthen understanding, they address common arguments from its proponents for a pre-tribulation rapture and offer responses rooted in Scripture.
Specific themes explored include: the imagery of the wedding feast, the role of the Holy Spirit as the restrainer who is “removed,” the framework of dispensational theology, and the question of God’s wrath—clarifying that not every judgment in the Tribulation period should be classified as God’s wrath.
By unpacking these concepts, Gordon and Mark invite listeners to think critically, examine the Scriptures, and prepare their hearts for endurance in the days ahead.
