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Here is my perspective on the rapture/ 2nd coming of Christ. Part 1

All true believers will be raptured regardless of their maturity. The key phrase is TRUE BELIEVERS. Babies, children, mentally handicapped people will also be raptured. I also believe most if not all animals will also be rescued. I base this belief about animals on God’s love for them. There were a lot more animals in the ark than people.

The Lord’s return is in 2 major stages. I do believe there will be other raptures after the big one.

My case for the rapture are patterns.

Enoch walked with God and was not for God took him. Everyone else was “left behind”. There is no evidence of people witnessing the Lord taking him. But God’s Word states it twice. 1) Genesis. 2) Hebrews

Then there is Elijah. He knew he was going to be raptured as did Elisha and the prophets following them. There were many witnesses to Elijah’s rapture.
2 KINGS chapter 2. A chariot with horses picked up Elijah proving there are animals in heaven.

At this time I am going to submit additional theories to the big rapture. It is going to be mind blowing and I am going to ask you to hold your fire before you shoot. Hopefully however, what I am going to propose will make some sense.