When Catholics think about the topics that cause division between the Church and Protestant denominations they usually consider: The True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist The Papacy Devotion to Mary and the question, "Are you saved?"   But how many Catholics also think of the terms: Rapture Millennium Tribulations and Dispensations?   Rapture - a term derived from the Latin word rapiemur meaning "we will be caught up" (1 Thess. 4:17)   If you are like the average Catholic you are not troubled by the thought of being suddenly swept up to heaven in a rapture event, but you also may not understand exactly what causes other Christians to believe this will happen to them. You may be unprepared to explain the Church's teachings on the subject and unaware of the most popular views related to what is commonly referred to as "The End Times". With the popularity of the book series titled Left Behind (and the movie release in 2001), it is time to educate ourselves on what other denominations teach about the rapture, the Catholic Church's stance, and how we are to interpret the amazing - but puzzling - book of Revelation. We offer the following resources to help you in your search for answers.   Rapture: The End-Times Error That Leaves the Bible Behind   Author David Currie grew up convinced that one day all true Christians will suddenly be snatched up to heaven. The unfortunate souls left behind by this “rapture” will endure seven horrible years of tribulation, at the end of which Christ will return to earth for a glorious thousand-year reign. Today, millions of Christians accept this end-times theology, assuming - as Currie did - that the Bible clearly teaches it. Many plan their whole lives around it. But, after studying Scripture for decades, Currie has come to see that if you accept the Bible, you have to reject the rapture. In these remarkable pages - which constitute the world's most careful and thorough scriptural study of the rapture - Currie demonstrates why. He considers all the relevant verses (and there are hundreds!) and examines them in the light of ancient history, the writings of the earliest Christians, and the claims of rapturist theologians. With painstaking thoroughness, he unlocks the meanings of the key biblical prophecies that culminate in Christ's Messianic Kingdom - including those verses in Daniel, Matthew, and Revelation that rapturists turn to most. Rapture: The End-Times Error That Leaves the Bible Behind makes Scripture, prophecy, and history come alive; and it demonstrates that if you open your Bible, you'll find that God's plan for the future of the world is not filled with darkness and disaster, but with light, mercy, and hope. “We can all learn much from David Currie, not only from what he says, which is wise, but from how he says it, which is Catholic and Christian.” - From the Foreword by Scott Hahn Special features: Over 1,300 references to Scripture, the early Church Fathers, authors and events in ancient history, and contemporary rapturist theologians Ten detailed timelines relating biblical prophecy to key historical events The biblical case for the rapture (showing why so many accept it) A survey of the thoughts of the early Church Fathers about the end-times A history of the development of rapturist theories, showing how this heresy has been refuted time and again by the Church A short course in the proper methods of reading Scripture A survey of end-times hypotheses  Nine ground rules you must follow if you are to make sense of biblical prophecy and relate it to salvation history A 10-page annotated bibliography of rapturist sources ancient and new Plus, much more to help you understand and evaluate the claims of rapturists Click here to order now!   Rapture: Ruse or Reality? (CDs / Tapes) Is it possible that at any moment most people, including most Catholics, will be plunged into seven years of "Great Tribulation" while "true-believers" will be swept up into heaven in the "Rapture"? What should Catholics believe about these startling claims?  According to David Currie's, author of Rapture: The End-Times Error That Leaves the Bible Behind, this is nothing new. Now on six CDs or tapes he reveals how from the 2nd century all the way up to today, various Christian sects have been predicting the end of the world. In this fact-filled series, David digs deeply into history and Bible prophecy to uncover what the Catholic Church really believes about Biblical prophecy, the Book of Revelation and the triumphant return of God. As David Currie reveals the true history of this deceitful doctrine, you'll be amazed at the illustrious list of names of those who have falsely predicted the end of the world! With this revealing exposé, you'll gain valuable insights into the unique conditions that contributed to the invention of the "Rapture".  Let David Currie set your mind at rest regarding the "Rapture" once and for all as he reveals the truth about the "Great Tribulation", the "thousand year reign", being "caught up in the clouds", and more. With Rapture: Ruse or Reality?, you will greatly increase your knowledge of the Catholic understanding of Biblical prophecy and be prepared to share with those of your family and friends who may be "caught up" in the Rapture!  Click here to order now!   Will Catholics Be "Left Behind?" A Catholic Critique of the Rapture and Today's Prophecy Preachers   This powerful and timely book, written by a former Fundamentalist, is a thorough critique of the popular Fundamentalist notion of the “Rapture” - the belief that Christians will be removed from earth prior to a time of Tribulation and the Second Coming. It examines the theological, historical, and Biblical basis for “pre-millennial dispensationalism”, the belief system based around the Rapture. Written for both the lay person and the serious student, this book combines an engaging, popular approach with detailed footnotes and exhaustive research. Beginning with the big picture, it focuses first on key concepts such as eschatology, the Parousia, and the relationship between the Kingdom and the Church. It then examines the Book of Revelation, providing insights into the nature and purpose of that difficult, final book of the Bible. Another chapter looks at the concept of the “millennium” and how it has been understood by various Christians over the centuries. Olson then shows how Left Behind creator LaHaye’s many works on “Bible prophecy” are filled with attacks on Catholicism, and often rely on sensationalism, shaky scholarship, and subjective interpretations of Scripture. The second part of the book, “A Catholic Critique of Dispensationalism,” focuses on three important topics: the relationship between Israel, the Church, and the Kingdom; the interpretation of Scripture; and the nature of the Rapture event. Filled with a wealth of information drawn from both Protestant and Catholic sources, this section provides a complete rebuttal to the pre-millennial dispensationalist system and the “left behind” theology. The book concludes with a reflection on the Catholic understanding of the end times, salvation history, and the final judgment. Glossaries of key persons and terms are also included. A strong, but fair, critique of a dangerous and popular belief, Will Catholics Be “Left Behind"? provides Catholics and Protestants, lay people and clergy, and students and scholars with important answers and information about the roots and meaning of the “Rapture”. Click here to order now!   Catholics and the Rapture (Tapes)   Are these End Times stories merely a harmless diversion for rapture-believing Protestants and curious Catholics? Or is there something more dangerous in the theology and attitudes this mushrooming “rapture industry” is promoting? Get the facts in this explosive tape set by best-selling Catholic author and apologist Patrick Madrid as he's joined by Carl Olson, author of Will Catholics Be "Left Behind?", apologist, and convert from Fundamentalism. Together, they examine the problems with the Left Behind books and explain exactly what the Bible really says — and doesn't say —about the rapture, the Tribulation, and the Second Coming of Christ. An excellent resource to share with your Evangelical and Fundamentalist Protestant friends! Two tape audio set. Click here to order now!   Is Jesus Coming Soon? A Catholic Perspective on the Second Coming Ralph Martin, author of The Catholic Church at the End of an Age,  provides an urgently needed Catholic perspective on this important topic which is so little preached and taught about in ordinary Catholic life today. Basing himself on solidly Catholic scriptural and theological studies, Martin nevertheless treats the fascinating questions concerning the Lord's return in an easy to read and inspiring manner, and in the context of the basic gospel message. With millennial and eschatological speculation increasing, it is vitally important that Catholics be well grounded in what the scriptures and the Church really teach about these important truths. Martin also makes abundantly clear that the truths about the Lord's return and the "last things" are intended to radically impact our daily life and help us live in the joy, freedom and love of the Holy Spirit. Rather than be afraid as these "last things" draw closer, we are to look up in joy because the fullness of our redemption is drawing near! A book to help us navigate the confusion and opportunities of the years ahead with discernment and confidence. Click here to order now!     The Rapture Trap Is Jesus coming to "rapture" Christians from the earth - enabling them to escape the terrible tribulations prophesied in the Bible for the earth's last days? The short answer: No. Paul Thigpen lays out in clear, simple terms the biblical foundations of Catholic teaching on the close of the age - the "end times." Along with Scripture, he draws from Tradition, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Church history, and contemporary experience to reveal the shortcomings of the rapture doctrine and the larger tangle of twisted religious teachings to which it is tied. Click here to order now!     The Book of Revelation      The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth The Lamb's Supper reveals a long-lost secret of the Church: the early Christian's key to understanding the mysteries of the Mass was the New Testament's Book of Revelation. With its bizarre imagery, its mystic visions of Heaven, and its end-of-time prophecies, Revelation mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the Eucharist. Beautifully written in clear, direct language, this book by bestselling Catholic author Scott Hahn will help readers see the Mass with new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart, and enter into the Mass more fully, enthusiastically, intelligently, and powerfully than ever before. THE LAMB'S SUPPER CONTENTS: Part One: The Gift of the Mass Christ Stands at the Door: The Mass Revealed In Heaven Right Now: What I Found at My First Mass Given for You: The Story of Sacrifice From the Beginning: The Mass of the First Christians Taste and See (and Hear and Touch) the Gospel: Understanding the Parts of the Mass Part Two: The Revelation of Heaven "I Turned to See": The Sense Amid the Strangeness Who's Who in Heaven: Revelation's Cast of Thousands Apocalypse Then! The Battles of Revelation and the Ultimate Weapon Judgment Day: His Mercy is Scary Taste and See (and Hear and Touch) the Gospel: Understanding the Parts of the Mass Part Three: Revelation for the Masses Lifting the Veil: How to See the Invisible Worship is Warfare: Which Will You Choose: Fight or Flight? Parish the Thought: Revelation as Family Portrait Rite Makes Might: The Difference Mass Makes   Click here to order now!     Save 20%, 365 days a year, with Catholic Advantage. 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