The Rapture Controversy: Three Teachings 3-Disc Set
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THE RAPTURE CONTROVERSY: THREE TEACHINGS 3-DISC SET
Searchlight Bible Studies
The Rapture Controversy — Expanded Overview
Three Teachings on Audio CDs
These three audio teachings by Jon Courson examine the contested doctrine commonly called the rapture and related end-times theology. Each teaching focuses on scriptural evidence, interpretive methods, historical background, and practical consequences for Christian belief and practice. The series is designed for personal listening, small groups, and classroom study.
What the series covers (expanded)
Definitions and biblical foundations of the rapture
Clear definitions of terms such as rapture, tribulation, the second coming, millennium, and judgment.
How Old Testament prophetic books (e.g., Daniel, Zechariah) inform New Testament eschatology.
Hermeneutical principles: literal vs. symbolic interpretation, progressive revelation, genre awareness (apocalyptic literature), and contextual exegesis.
Comparisons of pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, and post-tribulation views
Pre-tribulation rapture:
Definition: Christ returns secretly to take believers to Himself before a period of intense tribulation on earth.
Key biblical supports often cited: emphasis on being "kept" from wrath (e.g., 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Revelation 3:10) and distinctions made between Christ’s coming for the church and His coming with the church.
Strengths: offers comfort and imminence, consistent with a clear distinction between church and kingdom in some dispensational frameworks.
Common objections: critics argue it reads a modern theological system into the text and separates multiple comings of Christ too sharply.
Mid-tribulation rapture:
Definition: Believers will experience part of the tribulation and be raptured at the midpoint, often associated with the "abomination of desolation" and the rise of intense persecution.
Scriptural emphases: readings that highlight a divided tribulation timeline and typological correspondences (e.g., Daniel’s seventy weeks).
Strengths: attempts to harmonize texts implying both protection and trial for believers.
Common objections: critics question the precise scriptural basis for a clean midpoint event and argue passages predicting persecution of the church imply either before or after tribulation.
Post-tribulation rapture:
Definition: The church endures the tribulation and is caught up to meet Christ at His visible, triumphant return at the end of the age.
Key emphases: unity of Christ’s "coming" and "gathering" events; scriptural passages tying the gathering of the elect to public cosmic signs (e.g., Matthew 24, Mark 13).
Strengths: aligns the rapture with the New Testament’s frequent portrayal of a single, visible return of Christ for judgment and consummation.
Common objections: critics note pastoral concerns about promising protection from tribulation and question whether the New Testament anticipates a prior secret coming.
How rapture beliefs affect Christian life and eschatology
Influence on daily discipleship: hope, holiness, evangelistic urgency, and the ethic of readiness.
Pastoral implications: counseling under suffering, expectations during persecution, and comfort in mourning.
Church practice: worship emphasis, teaching priorities, and the potential for division over secondary eschatological details.
Public theology and cultural engagement: how views shape Christian responses to societal collapse, politics, and global crises.
Whether you come to the series with firm convictions or with questions, the goal is to grow in biblical understanding and Christlike maturity. The rapture controversy raises important exegetical and pastoral questions—this three-CD set aims to clarify the issues, present the major positions fairly, and equip listeners to respond with faith, hope, and love.
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Searchlight Bible Studies
The Rapture Controversy — Expanded Overview
Three Teachings on Audio CDs
These three audio teachings by Jon Courson examine the contested doctrine commonly called the rapture and related end-times theology. Each teaching focuses on scriptural evidence, interpretive methods, historical background, and practical consequences for Christian belief and practice. The series is designed for personal listening, small groups, and classroom study.
What the series covers (expanded)
Definitions and biblical foundations of the rapture
Clear definitions of terms such as rapture, tribulation, the second coming, millennium, and judgment.
How Old Testament prophetic books (e.g., Daniel, Zechariah) inform New Testament eschatology.
Hermeneutical principles: literal vs. symbolic interpretation, progressive revelation, genre awareness (apocalyptic literature), and contextual exegesis.
Comparisons of pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, and post-tribulation views
Pre-tribulation rapture:
Definition: Christ returns secretly to take believers to Himself before a period of intense tribulation on earth.
Key biblical supports often cited: emphasis on being "kept" from wrath (e.g., 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Revelation 3:10) and distinctions made between Christ’s coming for the church and His coming with the church.
Strengths: offers comfort and imminence, consistent with a clear distinction between church and kingdom in some dispensational frameworks.
Common objections: critics argue it reads a modern theological system into the text and separates multiple comings of Christ too sharply.
Mid-tribulation rapture:
Definition: Believers will experience part of the tribulation and be raptured at the midpoint, often associated with the "abomination of desolation" and the rise of intense persecution.
Scriptural emphases: readings that highlight a divided tribulation timeline and typological correspondences (e.g., Daniel’s seventy weeks).
Strengths: attempts to harmonize texts implying both protection and trial for believers.
Common objections: critics question the precise scriptural basis for a clean midpoint event and argue passages predicting persecution of the church imply either before or after tribulation.
Post-tribulation rapture:
Definition: The church endures the tribulation and is caught up to meet Christ at His visible, triumphant return at the end of the age.
Key emphases: unity of Christ’s "coming" and "gathering" events; scriptural passages tying the gathering of the elect to public cosmic signs (e.g., Matthew 24, Mark 13).
Strengths: aligns the rapture with the New Testament’s frequent portrayal of a single, visible return of Christ for judgment and consummation.
Common objections: critics note pastoral concerns about promising protection from tribulation and question whether the New Testament anticipates a prior secret coming.
How rapture beliefs affect Christian life and eschatology
Influence on daily discipleship: hope, holiness, evangelistic urgency, and the ethic of readiness.
Pastoral implications: counseling under suffering, expectations during persecution, and comfort in mourning.
Church practice: worship emphasis, teaching priorities, and the potential for division over secondary eschatological details.
Public theology and cultural engagement: how views shape Christian responses to societal collapse, politics, and global crises.
Whether you come to the series with firm convictions or with questions, the goal is to grow in biblical understanding and Christlike maturity. The rapture controversy raises important exegetical and pastoral questions—this three-CD set aims to clarify the issues, present the major positions fairly, and equip listeners to respond with faith, hope, and love.
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
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Macintosh Systems:
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