Is the Doctrine of Imminence Biblical?

The doctrine of imminence - meaning that Jesus could return for his church at any moment - is very popular today, but is it biblical?

In this video, I examine pre-tribulationist arguments in defense of imminence as offered by Renald Showers, Thomas Ice, and John Walvoord. The following points are addressed from the scriptures in detail:

Part One: Are there any biblical events that must precede the rapture of the church?

Part Two: The Prophecy of Peter's Martyrdom

Part Three: Did James teach imminence in chapter 5 of his epistle when he declared "The coming of the Lord is near" and "the judge is standing right at the door"?

Part Four: Does the early Christian saying "Maranatha!" imply imminence? What does the term mean and why does Paul use it in 1 Corinthians 16?

Part Five: Was the church at Thessalonica expecting an imminent rapture?

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