[MHGinTN]

BTW, the following is not accurate, but the Priest may not be aware of the many reference to The Rapture' that have been found in the early writings of 'church fathers': "It is a notion less than 150 years old and finds no real support in the biblical text as you point out." Not only are there many references in early church writings, but the pre-trib notion is also found early on in church History, though the Catholic Church rejected the idea and seeks to establish it as a recent notion.

But lest we get arrogant, just because a notion is new does not mean it is false. A mystery in scripture is always a revelation but also plan A oriented notion, like what Paul wrote in 1 Cor 15:51-56. God does not have 'Plan B's' ... He knows the end from the beginning.

[CpnHook]

but the Priest may not be aware of the many reference to The Rapture' that have been found in the early writings of 'church fathers':

I'm sure the author is aware that those Patristic references to the Rapture place it within the events of the Second Coming.

Not only are there many references in early church writings, but the pre-trib notion is also found early on in church History,

Oh, really? What early church references and writings mention a pre-trib rapture?

Historical claims require historical proof. I suspect you're going to be shown wanting on this point.