Where Did Rapture Theology Come From? Ben Witherington III

Seedbed’s mission is to gather, connect, and resource the people of God to sow for a great awakening. // Find out more and join the awakening journey! Where did Rapture theology come from? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Ben Witherington III explains that Rapture theology and its parent, Dispensationalism, are new ideas that were birthed in 19th century. He continues to work through the history of the belief and explains how it became a popular movement in the United States. Watch Part II, dealing with the biblical passages on the Rapture, here: // Study the Gospel of Matthew with Ben Witherington: // Study the Gospel of John with Ben Witherington: // Study the Letter to the Romans with Ben Witherington: