The Rapture vs. The Second Coming

In this sermon from 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12, Pastor Byron explains that many in Thessalonica were troubled, fearing they had missed the rapture and entered God’s judgment. Paul wrote to calm their hearts and clarify that the rapture, when believers are caught up to meet Christ in the air, happens before the Day of the Lord, which is a time of judgment on the world. Pastor Byron emphasizes that believers should not be swayed by sensational end-times predictions or social media prophets but should stay grounded in Scripture and find comfort in God’s promises. He outlines what must occur before the Day of the Lord, including a great falling away, the removal of the Restrainer, and the revealing of the Antichrist. However, Christians have no reason to fear because God has not appointed His people to wrath. The true danger lies in rejecting the truth of Christ, as those who refuse Him now may later be given over to strong delusion. The message concludes with an urgent appeal to turn to Christ today, while there is still time for salvation.