πŸ•Š️ Pre-Tribulation Rapture and the Four Gospels: A Prophetic Call to Readiness

“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”
— Luke 21:28 (KJV)

We live in a time of great prophetic acceleration. Global conflict, spiritual deception, and technological advancement are converging at a rapid pace—echoing the exact conditions Jesus warned would precede His return. Among the voices proclaiming His soon coming, one of the most debated topics in Christian eschatology remains the timing of the rapture—specifically, whether it will occur before, during, or after the tribulation.

This blog seeks to examine the pre-tribulation rapture in light of Luke 21:28, with an emphasis on the distinct purposes of the four Gospels, and what they reveal about God's redemptive plan for His Bride—the Church.


🧠 Key Biblical & Theological Points:

1. Different Gospels for Different Audiences:

  • Matthew – For the Jews (unbelievers awaiting Messiah)

  • Mark – For the lukewarm or unsaved

  • Luke – For the Bride of Christ, i.e., the Church

  • John – For everyone, especially believers

The unique inclusion of Luke 21:28 about “redemption drawing near” supports the idea that believers (the Church) will be redeemed before the tribulation.

πŸ“– A Word on the Gospels: Four Faces of One Gospel

The four Gospels are not repetitive, but complementary, each painting a Spirit-inspired picture of Jesus Christ for different audiences. They serve as divinely orchestrated perspectives pointing to one Gospel, one Savior, and one Kingdom plan.

GospelAudienceChrist Presented AsEmphasis
MatthewJewsMessianic KingFulfillment of prophecy (e.g., Matthew 1:1, 5:17)
MarkRomans (Gentiles)Suffering ServantUrgency and action (e.g., Mark 10:45)
LukeGreeks/GentilesSon of ManRedemption and compassion for all (e.g., Luke 19:10)
JohnAll BelieversSon of GodFaith and eternal life (e.g., John 3:16)

In this framework, Luke is often seen as the Gospel most aligned with the Bride of Christ—the Church. It includes language not found in Matthew or Mark regarding the redemption that draws near when end-time signs begin to unfold.

✨ Luke 21:28 – Redemption Draweth Nigh

Jesus’ words in Luke 21:28 are striking:

"When these things begin to come to pass..."
Not in the middle or at the end, but at the beginning.

This suggests that the Church's redemption—a term that translates from the Greek apolutrōsis (ἀπολύτρωσις), meaning "a releasing effected by payment of ransom"—occurs before the full fury of judgment is unleashed.

This concept is thoroughly biblical:

“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:9 (KJV)

“Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”
— Romans 5:9 (KJV)

πŸ”₯ The Imminence of the Rapture

The pre-tribulation rapture view holds that Jesus will remove His Church before the seven-year period of tribulation described in Revelation 6–19. While this view is often debated, it is supported by:

  • The pattern of God removing the righteous before judgment (e.g., Noah, Lot).

  • Jesus' promise to keep the faithful "from the hour of temptation" (Revelation 3:10).

  • The absence of the Church during the Tribulation chapters in Revelation.

With global tensions rising in the Middle East, red heifers in Israel (Numbers 19 prophecy), increasing calls for peace treaties (Daniel 9:27), and celestial signs in the heavens (Luke 21:25), we must not ignore the urgency of this hour.

πŸ’‘ Lukewarm, Lost, or Redeemed?

The Gospels also reveal a sobering distinction between true believers, lukewarm confessors, and outright unbelievers.

“So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.”
— Revelation 3:16 (KJV)

This is a call to examine ourselves (2 Corinthians 13:5). Have you been born again by faith in Jesus Christ? Or are you simply religious, moral, or riding on tradition?

There is no room in these final hours for casual Christianity. Salvation is not an addition to your life—it is a total transformation of it.

πŸ•Š️ The Narrow Path of Redemption

True believers—those washed by the blood of Jesus and walking in the Spirit—are the ones who will be taken in the rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17). This is the “Blessed Hope” (Titus 2:13), a promise for the Church—not to escape hardship, but to be spared from wrath.

✝️ The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Your soul’s eternity is not worth risking. If you’ve never made a decision to follow Jesus, or if you’ve drifted from Him—now is the time.

Here's how to be saved:

  1. Recognize your sin
    “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23

  2. Understand the penalty
    “For the wages of sin is death...” — Romans 6:23

  3. Believe in Christ’s sacrifice
    “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

  4. Confess and receive Him
    “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus... thou shalt be saved.” — Romans 10:9

  5. Call upon His name
    “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” — Romans 10:13

Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Don’t delay.

πŸ“£ Final Exhortation

Jesus is coming soon—and He’s coming for a pure and prepared Bride.

“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things...”
— Luke 21:36 (KJV)

There may be no second chance to get it right. Don’t just read the signs—respond to them.

Let this be the hour you look up—not in fear, but in faith. ⏳
Jesus is not delayed—He’s on schedule.
Will you be ready when He calls?

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