In eschatology, the event in which believers are caught up to meet Christ is called the ____.

• A. Rapture
• B. Resurrection
• C. Ascension
• D. Return

Answer: (A)

The event described is the moment when believers are taken to meet Christ in the air. This specific idea of being “caught up” right to Him is what the term rapture captures. It distinguishes this moment from other eschatological events: the resurrection refers to the dead being raised, not living believers being caught up; the ascension is Jesus himself ascending to heaven after his resurrection; and the return (second coming) refers to Christ coming to earth in glory. So the best term for believers being seized up to meet Christ is the rapture, a distinct event that focuses on that meeting in the air.