1. No Time for the Bema Seat or Marriage Supper
Problem: A Posttrib rapture leaves no time for the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10) or the Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7–9).
Clue: The Bride is already dressed in fine linen before Jesus descends in Revelation 19.
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2. U-Turn Rapture is Illogical
Problem: If believers rise to meet Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:17) but immediately return to Earth, what’s the point?
This “yo-yo” theology lacks scriptural or logical precedent and fails to comfort.
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3. “My Father’s House” Requires a Departure
Verse: “In My Father’s house are many rooms… I go to prepare a place for you… I will come again and take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.” – John 14:2–3
Problem: This is a heavenly destination, not an atmospheric greeting. Posttrib allows no time for this promised homecoming.
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4. Removes the “Blessed Hope”
Problem: If the Church must endure the Seal, Trumpet, and Bowl judgments, Titus 2:13 becomes a dreaded expectation, not a blessed hope.
Cross-reference: 1 Thessalonians 1:10 – “Jesus… delivers us from the wrath to come.”
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5. Destroys Imminence
Problem: The early Church lived in expectant hope (Philippians 3:20; James 5:8), not countdown mode.
Posttrib demands the Antichrist, Temple, and global catastrophes must occur first, contradicting imminence.
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6. No Mortals Left for the Millennial Kingdom
Problem: If every believer is glorified at Christ’s return, who enters the Kingdom in mortal bodies to repopulate the Earth?
Verse: “Everyone who survives… shall go up… to worship the King.” – Zechariah 14:16
Conclusion: Posttrib theology erases the necessary remnant of survivors.
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7. The 24 Elders Show the Church Already in Heaven
Problem: Revelation 4–5 shows 24 elders crowned, seated, and worshiping before the throne—before the first seal is opened.
They represent the church.(Revelation 6).
Evidence:
•They wear crowns (Greek: stephanos – victor’s crown)
•They are seated on thrones, a reward for overcomers (Revelation 3:21)
•They sing of being redeemed by Christ’s blood from every nation (Revelation 5:9)