Is The Church In The Tribulation (The Rapture Isn't A Secret - Part 2) | Matthew 24 | Matthew Maher

Few doctrines generate more confusion than the rapture — not because Scripture is unclear, but because different passages are often flattened into a single event. In Part 2 of this teaching, we return to the passages people struggle with most: Matthew 24. The “elect.” The last trumpet. The restrainer. Israel and the Church. Rather than avoiding these texts, we place them in their proper context and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. In this message, we explore: • Why Matthew 24 describes the Second Coming, not the rapture • Who the “elect” are — and why context matters • Why the “last trumpet” is not the same trumpet everywhere • What must be removed before the Antichrist is revealed • How salvation continues during the Tribulation • Why distinguishing Israel and the Church is foundational to biblical prophecy • Why imminence matters for how believers live today This doctrine was never meant to divide the Church. It was meant to anchor hope, fuel holiness, and produce urgency. Key Scriptures: Matthew 24, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Thessalonians 4–5, 2 Thessalonians 2, Daniel 9 Be sure to subscribe to the Landmark Church YouTube Channel and wherever you access podcasts to stay updated on all upcoming sermons. You can also watch our services live on Youtube & Facebook, and connect with us on Instagram, X, and TikTok. For gathering times & location information, visit http://thelandmark.church/