John 14:1-3: The First Rapture Prophecy

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit endtimes.substack.comToday I want to talk about one of the greatest promises in the Bible—John 14:1-3, which I believe is the first prophecy of the Rapture in Scripture.Jesus is in the upper room with His disciples the night before He’s betrayed and crucified. He’s preparing them for His absence, wanting them to find comfort and peace in this troubled world. In these precious verses, I see three key elements: a person, a place, and a promise.The person is Jesus Himself—notice all the personal references: “my Father’s house,” “I go,” “I will come again.” He’s not sending a representative; He’s coming personally.The place is the Father’s house with many dwelling places (not mansions, but simple rooms or dwelling places in that 1400-mile cube New Jerusalem). The promise is stunning: “I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there you may be also.”This is the first Rapture text—a signless event that could happen at any moment, unlike the Second Coming that has multiple signs in Matthew 24. But notice the practical application: this promise should have a calming influence on stirred hearts. In our turbulent world, remembering that Jesus is personally coming back for us should lift our hearts above whatever we’re facing and give us supernatural peace.Support Tipping Point MinistriesTo help us produce more content like this please consider supporting Tipping Point! All income from subscriptions goes back into this ministry to cover production of this site, articles, videos, our annual conference and other resources. Please subscribe and give gift subscriptions. Thank you for buying our books. We are also grateful for one-time donations to our ministry. We appreciate your support!The Persian Storm: Bible Prophecy and Iran’s Last Threat to IsraelIn The Persian Storm, biblical prophecy expert Dr. Mark Hitchcock shows you exactly why Iran will continue to be dangerous, tracing the striking link between today’s volatility and ancient Scripture. With a Scripture-first approach—without hype or sensationalism—Hitchcock helps you explore the prophecies involving Persia (modern-day Iran) and its long, defiant posture toward Israel, giving you a grounded way to understand what matters and why. You’ll learn how to:* Understand key Bible prophecies with greater clarity and confidence, and the role of the United States and Israel* Evaluate current events through a steady biblical lens (without chasing headlines)* Live with greater peace and readiness instead of fear and confusion* Stay spiritually alert as you anticipate the return of JesusAs you explore the biblical books of Jeremiah and Ezekiel, where the Bible records many predictions about the region known as Mesopotamia or Persia, you’ll dig deeper into ancient prophecies that will shed light on important questions for the present day, like:* Do these interpretations still hold true today?* What about a possible invasion of Israel?* Does Iran still plan to wipe Israel off the map?* And what about the role of the United States in Bible prophecy?The Persian Storm is a sober, hope-filled guide to help you discern prophetic truth and face the future with confidence—because prophecy is meant to prepare you, not scare you.Personal Reflection & Group DiscussionFor our paid subscribers, we’ll provide a set of personal reflection and group discussion questions. These are designed to help you dig deeper into the content of the show, whether you’re watching alone, with a spouse, with a friend, or as part of a small group.