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I am currently attending a bible study on Revelation.  According to our
instructor the rapture happen Pre-Trib, however, a group that I attend believe
that scripture does not validate that belief, but believe that it happen Mid-
Trib.  could you give me your opinion an scripture to back that up?

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In my opinion, the rapture is a questionable interpreatation by a few theogians.
So, I am not a person who can comment directly on the timing of the rapture related to the tribulation.
For the Catholic position, I refer you to:
www.catholic.com/library/Rapture/asp
I hope these thoughts are of help; if not, please feel free to write again.
Best wishes, Michelle.

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A scholar of Jewish and Christian scripture (biblical studies), I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English. My special interests are the gospels of the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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I have taught at three universities and two colleges. My published works include one book, several articles in scholarly journals, and numerous book reviews.

I hold a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, Italy; a license in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome; a license in sacred theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.Additionally, I earned a master's degree in English from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., and a bachelor of journalism from the same university.

I have been a member of the Catholic Biblical Association of America for 40 years. I am a former member of Society of Biblical Literature.I have spoken on academic topics to local, national, and international groups.

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I hold graduate degrees from three universities in Rome [Italy]: Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute, and the University of St. Thomas. I also have a master's degree in English.

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