The main views of the rapture are examined along with the definition and purpose of the rapture. A defense for the pretribulation rapture is given. The foundation is the literal method of Bible interpretation. Learn about the 4 raptures found in the Bible. The 5 stages of the rapture and the 10 judgments are discussed. The phrase "to meet the Lord in the air" is explained from 1 Thess. 4:17. Other topics include Dominion theology and 3 major doctrines that brought in the Great Awakenings. The Rapture, the Day of the Lord, and the Tribulation are discussed. Problems with the mid-Tribulation rapture theory are discussed. The Trump of God is explained.