Is The Future Pretrib Rapture Taught in Scripture? (Part 2)

Steve Gregg analyzes the use of the word "tribulation" in the scripture and draws a distinction between general afflictions and the specific time of great tribulation, which is referred to only twice in the Bible. While discussing the book of Revelation, Gregg highlights that it is largely considered a prediction of the end times, though there are differing opinions about when it was written. Gregg argues that certain phrases in the text, such as "no flesh shall survive," suggest a global event, but he also notes that similar language referring to "the whole world" can sometimes be localized to a particular geography in the Bible. Additionally, he points out that there is no mention of a future world ruler or a cashless society in scripture, nor does the New Testament predict the rebuilding of the temple.