Resurrection and rapture

Abstract

By the nature of the subject being discussed in this symposium, divided in three related topics, repetitions at some points cannot be avoided. In fact, the next two topics — mine and Dr. Gumban’s “Judgment and Tribulation” — are related to, if not essentially components of, the topic 'The Second Coming of Jesus Christ" presented by Dr. N.M. Fabula. One cannot fully discuss the doctrine of the Second Coming without discussing at the same time the themes of resurrection and judgment. The two other words which also appear in today’s topics - rapture and tribulation - because of the connotations they carry, seem to get more attention and importance among us these days than the main subjects of the Second Coming, Resurrection and Judgment.