Rapture facts for kids
The Rapture is a belief in Christianity about a future event. It means "to carry to another place." Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ will return to Earth to take his followers to Heaven.
After this event, some Christians believe the world will go through a tough time called the Tribulation. Later, there will be a period called the Millennium, which is believed to last for a thousand years.
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What is the Tribulation?
The Tribulation is a period that some Christians believe will happen after the Rapture. Most Christians think this time will last about seven years. During these years, it's believed that a powerful leader called the Antichrist will rise and control the world.
What is the Millennium?
The Millennium is the period that follows both the Rapture and the Tribulation. Christians believe they will live in glory on Earth during this time. They also believe that Jesus Christ will be in complete control of the Earth for 1,000 years.
Rapture in Books and Movies
The idea of the Rapture has become popular through many books and movies.
Books About the Rapture
In 1950, a novel called Raptured by Ernest Angley was published. Later, in 1995, the first book in the famous Left Behind series came out. These books, and others like them, have helped make the stories of the Rapture and the Tribulation well-known.
Movies About the Rapture
The Rapture story has also been shown in many movies. A well-known company that makes these films is Cloud Ten Pictures. They created the Left Behind film series, which includes Left Behind: The Movie, Left Behind II: Tribulation Force, and Left Behind: World at War. They have made other movies too. Some other notable films about the end times include A Thief in the Night and The Omega Code.
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In Spanish: Arrebatamiento para niños
