The rapture concept is relatively new . Jay Parini : « He says it 's a fun TV idea , but the rapture concept is rubbish made up by theologian in 1800s . The idea is that Jesus will come back , collect `` saved '' people before tribulation time begins . Parini : Bible does n't mention rapture . It 's proponents distort apostles ' metaphors to cook it up .
Jay Parini : « He says it 's a fun TV idea , but the rapture concept is rubbish made up by theologian in 1800s . The idea is that Jesus will come back , collect `` saved '' people before tribulation time begins . Parini : Bible does n't mention rapture . It 's proponents distort apostles ' metaphors to cook it up .