The Church and the Tribulation: A Biblical Examination of Posttribulationism

Flawless presentation, explanation, and defense of the post-tribulation viewpoint (done entirely scripturally, mind you, not apart from Scripture). Superb exposing and refutation of the increasingly visibly flawed, yet wildly popular (In America), pre-trib view. The author's style is clear, scholarly, non-combative/non-political, and thoroughly sound and convincing exegesis. I was a dedicated pre-tribber for the past decade since I got saved, and did much reading and studying on it, but in the last few weeks I only then for the first time gave it a truly critical treatment, and only then gave a fair consideration to alternatives. I quickly realized the untenable nature of the entire pre-trib scheme and abandoned it, but didn't yet know whether pre-wrath, mid-trib, or post-trib was the most scripturally-supported position. I read up on pre-wrath and post-trib, and found pre-wrath to be subject to many of the same fatal shortcomings as pre-trib. I realized post-trib is the most scripturally supported and (contrary to what I had thought for the past ten years) the least problematic view, but certain questions/confusions remained regarding the implications for certain notions and particular verses. This book addresses all of them, and reveals the many, many fatal flaws of the pre-trib scheme of interpretation. It also briefly touches upon mid-trib and pre-wrath, but by far the bulk of the book is aimed at the pre-trib camp, and it deals a devastating, dare I say nigh irrefutable, blow to it. A must read for every Christian not entirely familiar with or not thoroughly convinced of the post-trib paradigm Scripture teaches.

Gundry's book continues to be the most carefully written Biblical defense of a post-tribulation rapture out there. Gundry humbly, but clearly demonstrates why pre-tribulationism may be popular but that it cannot withstand a clear reading of Scripture - it has to manufacture concepts and stretch passages to say what they plainly do not say. For all who have wondered about eschatology this is a must read - if for nothing else than to get a balance.

This is the only book I have read by Robert H. Gundry. He has many other works. This is a highly technical work, which I first purchased in 2011. I was recommended this particular book by a Reformed professor of the Greek language when I was sore perplexed about the meaning of the original Greek words in the New Testament eschatological passages. Since reading Gundry's work I have discovered how the pre-tribulation scheme originated, and familiarised myself with the works of those most notable of Bible and Greek scholars S.P.Tregelles and B.W.Newton. I am currently re-reading and referring to it, and I would certainly highly recommend it to anyone who desires to have a better understanding of the 'mechanics' as it were of the coming great tribulation and how they fit in with the eschatology of our present age and the coming millennial kingdom. Gundry leaves no stone unturned (in my weak understanding, at least) regarding all salient aspects of the great tribulation and how they align with the Biblical post tribulation system. He analyses the pre-tribulation scheme and shows systematically from the Scriptures how this belief is not taught in Scripture. He has obviously spent much time and research into this publication; and unless one is unfairly prejudiced (or biased); it is impossible for the candid mind not to be convinced by this scholarly work. I have done much subsequent study from the Bible since reading this book, as well as reading many other notable works on this most controversial and divisive of Biblical topics. I have read, and often still refer to E.W.Bullinger's "Apocalypse". Bullinger was a hyper Dispensationalist and did much to discredit post-tribulationism, and I believe if we are to be "girt about with the truth" we must familiarise ourselves with an objective and thorough understanding of the opposing view, rather than seemingly only from a prejudiced 'partisan' position. I have learnt that many Christians believe only what they are taught, rather than "study" for themselves 2 Timothy 2.15. Please remember, I didn't want to believe in a pre-tribulation or a post tribulation rapture per se, I wanted the truth-"What saith the Scripture?" as the Saviour says "The truth shall make you free" John 8.32. I have no theological bias to protect. Thank you for reading, and may God bless your studies.

I am studying if there is any support to post tribulation . So cannot say at this time if I agree with this as there is a lot of studying to do

Robert Gundry explains the biblical basis for the belief in a post-tribulation rapture. This book is the most systematic and scholarly work I have ever read on the post-tribulation rapture. Not only does Professor Gundry make the post-tribulation rapture make perfect sense from a biblical perspective, he completely demolishes the pre-tribulation rapture teaching of the modern church age. After reading his book, I realized that the pre-tribulation rapture teaching completely distorted my understanding of the entire bible. Once I understood that Jesus Christ is returning AFTER the great tribulation, huge portions of the new testament AND old testament began to make perfect sense. If apocalyptic theology never seemed to make sense to you, or you had a nagging feeling something didn't seem right, read this book and you will realize it is not as difficult as some so called "bible scholars" make it appear, due to their distortion of the plain biblical text.