N.T. Wright Didn’t Destroy the Rapture

In this video, Pastor Brandon Holthaus responds to claims that the rapture was “destroyed” by N. T. Wright or the Blurry Creatures podcast. It wasn’t.

No biblical refutation was offered. No systematic exegesis was done. What occurred was dismissal by presupposition, not argument.

This teaching shows that the rapture is rooted in a consistent reading of Scripture, not American culture or escapism. It explains why the rapture is distinct from the Second Coming, preserves biblical imminence, and cannot be collapsed into a single end-times event without creating contradictions in Jesus’ “thief in the night” teaching.

The video also addresses the misuse of the Greek word apantēsis (uh-pan-TAY-sis), showing that it does not require believers to meet Christ only to escort Him immediately back to earth. The passage emphasizes reunion and permanent presence with Christ, not a symbolic Roman procession.

Finally, the lesson explains why N. T. Wright rejects the rapture by examining deeper theological issues in his system, including his view of Scripture, the gospel, justification, Israel, and biblical covenants.

The conclusion is simple: the rapture wasn’t destroyed. It was dismissed—and dismissal is not refutation.

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