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The Rapture Doctrine of Imminency
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 19 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Trained at Dallas Theological Seminary under John F. Walvoord and J. Dwight Pentecost. Dr. Mathers continues in the established tradition of Classical Dispensationalism.
Will Jesus Christ return for His Church at any moment? Is the doctrine of imminency firmly rooted in Scripture, or is it a recent theological development? In this careful and thoroughly biblical study, Dr. Norman Mathers presents a compelling defense of the pretribulational rapture and the Blessed Hope promised to every believer.
Drawing upon decades of biblical study, theological research, and historical investigation, this volume examines the major passages concerning the rapture, including John 14, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Thessalonians 4-5, Titus 2:13, Revelation 3:10, and many others. Each chapter demonstrates that the New Testament consistently teaches Christ's imminent return for His Church before the outpouring of God's wrath during the Tribulation.
The book also addresses the principal objections raised by posttribulational, midtribulational, pre-wrath, and amillennial interpretations. Historical evidence from early Christianity, careful exegesis, and sound hermeneutics combine to show that the doctrine of imminency is neither speculative nor novel, but a vital component of biblical eschatology.
Whether you are a pastor, Bible teacher, seminary student, or serious student of Scripture, this work provides a comprehensive and accessible defense of one of Christianity's most encouraging doctrines.
Inside you will discover:
- The biblical meaning of the Blessed Hope.
- The scriptural evidence for the imminent return of Christ.
- The distinction between Israel and the Church.
- The relationship between the rapture and the Day of the Lord.
- Answers to common objections against pretribulationism.
- Historical testimony supporting the doctrine of imminency.
- Practical encouragement for holy living in light of Christ's soon return.
Written with reverence for Scripture and a commitment to grammatical-historical interpretation, The Rapture Doctrine Of Imminency calls believers to live with expectancy, confidence, and faithfulness as they await the appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Norman Mathers, Ph.D. Pretoria, Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary, M.A. California State University Dominguez Hills, B.A. Wilfrid Laurier. Dr. Mathers is Associate Professor with Liberty University Online, College of Arts and Science.Also from
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