Is the "rapture" a core biblical doctrine, or is it a 19th-century theological novelty? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Dr. John Bergsma, Vice President for Biblical Theology at the St. Paul Center, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, author of Bible Basics for Catholics, and former Protestant pastor. Examining the Sunday Mass reading from 1 Thessalonians 4, Bergsma explains that St. Paul is addressing early Christian concerns about deceased believers prior to the Second Coming—not describing a secret, "beam-me-up" event. They discuss the historical origins of dispensationalism under John Nelson Darby and contrast the recent novelty of rapture theology with the robust biblical and historical evidence for the Catholic doctrine of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Stream now!

Is the "rapture" a core biblical doctrine, or is it a 19th-century theological novelty? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Dr. John Bergsma, Vice President for Biblical Theology at the St. Paul Center, Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, author of Bible Basics for Catholics, and former Protestant pastor. Examining the Sunday Mass reading from 1 Thessalonians 4, Bergsma explains that St. Paul is addressing early Christian concerns about deceased believers prior to the Second Coming&mdash;not describing a secret, "beam-me-up" event. They discuss the historical origins of dispensationalism under John Nelson Darby and contrast the recent novelty of rapture theology with the robust biblical and historical evidence for the Catholic doctrine of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Stream now!

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. 

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/radio/podcasts/son-rise-morning-show-~NZ"></a>