The Rapture, the Antichrist and the Tribulation: An End-times Countdown and What Happens Next

by Rick Renner

YOU’VE HEARD OF THE RAPTURE.

BUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Questions about the Bible and God’s timeline of events for human history abound as more people sense we are reaching the end of an age. They instinctively know that when one epoch of time ends, another lies in wait and will soon after begin.

But what is the pivotal point in time upon which these mysterious “next events” hinge? In this book, Rick Renner takes you on a deep dive into Scripture to show you that Christ’s rapture of His Church is the domino-event that will set in motion the next phase in God’s prophetic timeline.

The Rapture is the event God’s people should desirously anticipate as they prepare to meet Him face to face. But the Rapture, Heaven, and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb are not the end for true believers in Christ, as Rick vividly explains. In this book, you’ll

Which group of saints will be raised first to meet Jesus in the Rapture.The identity of those who “are alive and remain” that will be raised next.The origin of the word “rapture” and every Greek instance of this word in the New Testament.How to be prepared for the Rapture in the dark last hours of time.What it will look like when mortal bodies “put on” immortality.The identity of the “restrainer” that withstands the onslaught of evil on the earth right now.The Antichrist’s attributes according to Scripture and when he will finally be revealed.How to avoid contamination by the spirit of the Antichrist that is already in the world.Five differences between the Rapture of the Church and the Second Coming of Christ .Who will be affected by the horrific “bowls of judgment” in the Great Tribulation to come. And much more!

This book will answer many of your questions about end-time events and surprise you with information on this subject you probably didn’t know existed. In fact, this may be the most comprehensive look at all three topics — the Rapture, the Antichrist, and the Tribulation — you’ve ever read in just one book!

240 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2025

About the author

Rick Renner is the author of more than 30 books, including the bestsellers Dressed To Kill and Sparkling Gems From the Greek 1 and 2. His understanding of the Greek language and biblical history opens the Scriptures to enable readers to gain fresh insight from God's Word

Reviews

[Mark Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

So important!

So much important information about the various aspects of Jesus’ return from Renner who is an expert in Biblical Greek. While he deals almost exclusively with the pretrib theory, he does briefly discuss the alternative theories.
The only thing he never mentions is the persons of the Beast and the False Prophet.

[Jano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Rick Renner is brilliant. It is so biblical with a fresh look at the Greek meaning of several words in the New Testament. I would highly encourage anyone to read this book to gain a proper, biblical understanding of the Rapture and end-time events.

[Gay Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is well researched. Rick Renner presents a comprehensive and thorough interpretation of Biblical texts in an easy to understand English. This gives the reader an enlightened understanding of end-time events.

[Randy Locke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, learned a lot.

Scripture referenced throughout. Great reading, thought provoking and educational.

Look forward to reading more books by Rick Renner.

5 Star rating.

[Rick Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rick Renner has an amazing understanding of the Greek language and his word-by-word expository writing coupled with explanatory narrative makes this book an incredibly rich resource for any Christian. This book will become a great resource for future Bible study and developing lesson plans.