How is this for a definition of a bible believer:
Somebody who believes in the inerrancy of Scripture and favors authoritative and long-standing interpretation over non-authoritative and recent exegesis. In general, the Apostles and their immediate successors should be considered the most authoritative.
There is no literal description of the rapture in the Bible. The rapture exegesis of Nineteenth Century Irish immigrant John Darby conflicts with ALL previously known interpretation, including that of the Fathers and Doctors.
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That's where we disagree...I see a bible believer as someone who believes what the scriptures actually say, not some private interpretation by a council, a religion, or a pope...A bible believer is one who does not add to scripture or take away from it...
There is no literal description of the rapture in the Bible. The rapture exegesis of Nineteenth Century Irish immigrant John Darby conflicts with ALL previously known interpretation, including that of the Fathers and Doctors.
Well of course there is...Otherwise, you couldn't find so many people who believe it...And of course the Apostles believed it because they wrote about it...