Are You Rapture Ready?: Signs, Prophecies, Warnings, and Suspicions that the Endtime Is Now [Hardcover]

Todd Strandberg (Author), Terry James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 2003

In this essential handbook based on the phenomenally popular Web site, two leading authorities on the prophesied Rapture tell readers how to get ready for the last days on earth.

Where will you be when the great disappearance comes?

In the last few years, the term "Rapture" has become an integral part of our national consciousness, fascinating everyone from businessmen and political leaders to media personalities and cultural icons to true believers. Now a noted writer on prophecy, together with the creator of RaptureReady.com (with over 300,000 visitors a month), share invaluable advice on how to prepare for a future that might strike at any moment.

The analyses, insights, and predictions contained in this indispensable self-help guide date back to the foretelling that began with Nostradamus and the cautionary teachings of the Bible. Framing these prophecies around recent world issues and events, the authors share revelations that include:

* What Rapture is-and how it will greatly impact your life
* How to read the "Rapture Meter"
* Why it's so important for everybody to look busy when Jesus arrives
* The true nature of the "666 Beast"
...and much more

This is the book that powerfully links prophetic facts found in the Bible to the fictional accounts presented in the amazingly popular "Left Behind" novels.

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About the Author

Todd Strandberg started the Rapture Ready Web site in 1997; it has been featured by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Time, Wired, and Inside Edition, among other prominent publications and media outlets.

William "Terry" James is the author of many books on Bible prophecy, and is frequently interviewed on TV, radio, and in print media about prophetic matters. He is a lecturer on eschatology (the study of the endtime). He lives in Arkansas. Both Strandberg and James are members of the PreTrib Study Center, a think tank of writers, broadcasters, and scholars.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 298 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult (May 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052594737X
• ISBN-13: 978-0525947370
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,438,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Your Friends Rapture-Ready - Now, May 31, 2003

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This review is from: Are You Rapture Ready?: Signs, Prophecies, Warnings, and Suspicions that the Endtime Is Now (Hardcover)

Are you ready for the most monumental event in human history? A day is coming when millions of people will suddenly disappear and the world will have a difficult time trying to explain what has happened.

This book is sprightly but respectfully written. It is certainly not deep or complex theologically. It was designed to be read by your average "Joe." It is an excellent complement to Hal Lindsey's books about the Rapture which concentrate more on the biblical explanations and history of church teaching on the topic. Strandberg and James do make excellent use of shaded areas of some pages that allow readers, who are interested to take side trips to particular parts of the bible, to study for themselves that the Rapture is coming and probably sooner than anyone knows.

The book is certainly a witnessing tool for non-believers today; however the book is also addressed to those "left behind." The book anticipates that the Rapture of believers will be the biggest media event of all time. There will be hysteria, panic and a bevy of experts on CNN, FOX and the major networks attempting to provide explanations and answers to grief-stricken, confused people. The book candidly explains what the Book of Revelation foretells about world events coming for these people left behind. Yet, promises from the bible are detailed for those who believe despite persucution. Instructions are clear that one left behind must not accept the mark and worship of the coming world leader.

I pray this book gathers a wide audience. As for me, I plan to leave a copy of the book in my office in the hope one of my co-workers will find it after the Rapture. With the peace efforts by President Bush in the Middle East right now, I have goose pimples that the prophecies of Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah and the Apostle John are so rapidly unfolding right before our eyes.

Todd and Terry have found an unique way to continue their ministry even after they are no longer physically here after the Rapture. Thank you Todd and Terry, not only for the book but also the website that provides even more information:

I read your updates once or twice a week and it encourages my Christian walk to focus on the blessed hope those who will leave in the Rapture have. God bless.

18 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book!, October 21, 2003

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Becky (Washington, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Are You Rapture Ready?: Signs, Prophecies, Warnings, and Suspicions that the Endtime Is Now (Hardcover)

The study of end-time events and Bible prophecy are laid out in easy to read terms and discriptions. Todd Strandberg has a great way with words. It is humorous and yet the information on Bible Prophecy is maintained through out the book. It's a great read and I enjoyed every page.

What stands out in this book compared to others who write on this subject is Todd Strandberg's honesty and humor. He gets the facts straight from the Bible and from world events. It's an eye opener. It is an exciting book to read on this subject and there is not a dull moment.

It's a good book and I recommend it for everyone, both old and young.

14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. Todd and Terry make a wonderful Team, July 25, 2003

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"bushwa77" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Are You Rapture Ready?: Signs, Prophecies, Warnings, and Suspicions that the Endtime Is Now (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book. It is full of facts and humor. It lays out the reasons why the Pre Trip Rapture will occur. It also lays out the Salvation message. It is very informative on what will happen in the future. This is a good read. It is Bible based. So my final question for you is Are You Rapture Ready? If not read the book!!!