The rapture--or the belief that Jesus' living followers will, at some
point, join him forever while others do not--is an important but
contested doctrine among evangelicals.
Scholars generally hold one of three perspectives on the timing and
circumstances of the rapture, all of which are presented in this
important volume of the Counterpoints series, Three Views on the
Rapture:
- Alan D. Hultberg (PhD, Trinity International University and professor
of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology) explains the Pre-Wrath
view.
- Craig Blaising (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary and president of
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) defends the Pre-Tribulation
view.
- Douglas Moo (PhD, University of St. Andrews and professor of New
Testament at Wheaton College) sets forth the Post-Tribulation view.
Each author provides a substantive explanation of his position, which is
critiqued by the other two authors.
A thorough introduction gives a historical overview of the doctrine of
the rapture and its effects on the church. The interactive and
fair-minded format of the Counterpoints series allows readers to
consider the strengths and weaknesses of each view and draw informed,
personal conclusions.