154. The Rapture is Unbiblical (Rethinking the Rapture Part 2)

🔥 Welcome to The PRODCAST! 🔥In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the biggest myths in modern Christianity—the rapture. For months, we’ve been walking through Matthew 24, proving that so many "future" prophecies were actually fulfilled in AD 70. Now, we’re turning our attention to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 to expose one of the most misused passages in all of Scripture.If you think "the rapture" means Christians will vanish from the world, buckle up. That’s not biblical.TOPICS COVERED✅ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18—what Paul really meant✅ The “rapture” is a modern invention—here’s where it came from✅ John Nelson Darby & C.I. Scofield—the men behind the myth✅ How dispensationalism neutered the Church and fueled escapism✅ Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 4 describe the SAME event✅ The postmillennial hope: Jesus reigns now, and His Kingdom is advancingSCRIPTURE REFERENCES📖 Matthew 24:30-41 – What does it mean to be "taken"?📖 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – The so-called "rapture" in context📖 Isaiah 2:4, 9:7, 11:6 – Christ’s reign brings peace, not chaos📖 1 Corinthians 15:25-26 – Jesus reigns until all enemies are subdued📖 Matthew 13:30 – The wicked are taken, not the righteous📖 Luke 17:26-37 – Where the vultures gatherKEY TAKEAWAYS⚠️ The rapture doctrine is a 19th-century invention—before that, NO ONE taught it.⚠️ 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ("caught up") is about covenantal transition, NOT a cosmic evacuation.⚠️ Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 4 describe the same event—Christ’s judgment on Jerusalem in AD 70.⚠️ Dispensationalism weakened the Church by promoting fear and retreat instead of victory.✅ Jesus reigns NOW, and His Kingdom is growing like a mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32).✅ The Church isn’t waiting for an escape—we’re here to build Christ’s Kingdom!SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS🚀 NEW MERCH STORE IS LIVE! Grab your bold reformed gear at www.prodthesheep.com.Every purchase supports our mission to advance Christ’s Kingdom.🔥 EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT:Defenders and PRODSQUAD members—don’t miss the premiere of our after-hours show, "For What It’s Worth." This week, we tackle the first failed end-times prediction from AD 70 and answer a wild listener question: Is Donald Trump the Antichrist?👑 Become a member to get access to bonus content, private Q&As, and behind-the-scenes discussions!🔗 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD_3vCL8AM6U3sJIAzq9vnA/joinSUPPORT THIS CHANNEL📅 Become a Member for access to exclusive content💎 Shop merch that declares your faith: www.prodthesheep.com💼 Submit your questions for future episodes—drop them in the comments!CALL TO ACTION✅ LIKE this video if you’re ready to rethink what you’ve been taught.✅ SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into biblical prophecy.✅ COMMENT BELOW: Have you heard this view before? What questions do you have about the rapture?✅ SHARE this episode with friends who need to hear the truth about dispensationalism.WATCH MORE CONTENT🔥 A Practical Postmillennialism Playlist: Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3n_RhcAREPIp7JkjVOkskc5wW8mEPb35 📖 Revelation Series Playlist: Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3n_RhcAREPK7azkvhjYG-kY77vd7kx5uCONNECT WITH US💎 Merch Store: www.prodthesheep.com📘 Facebook: Kendall.W.Lankford🐦 X (Twitter): @KendallLankford📸 Instagram: @theshepherdschurch🎵 TikTok: @reformed_pastorCLOSING THOUGHTS: STOP WAITING. START BUILDING.❌ The Church is NOT called to bunker down and wait for an escape.✅ We are called to advance Christ’s Kingdom and take dominion.📖 "The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." (Hab. 2:14)🚀 So get to work. Build. Lead. Shape the culture. Take ground for Christ. AND... Until next time remember that Christ is King! His Kingdom is advancing! And it’s time to get to work!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!