The reason the "rapture" is said to be happening today is due to recent widespread predictions, especially popularized on social media platforms like TikTok, where some evangelical Christians believe the Bible predicts an imminent event marking the beginning of the end times. This event, known as the Rapture, is thought to involve all Christians being taken up (or "raptured") to meet Jesus Christ in the air, leaving non-believers behind to face a period of tribulation. The belief is rooted in certain biblical passages, such as 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 and Matthew 24, though the term "rapture" itself does not appear in the Bible. The recent emphasis on the Rapture happening specifically on or around this date has gained popularity partly due to viral videos and notable events in evangelical circles, including the funeral of a prominent evangelical figure, which intensified speculation and social media discussion. However, such predictions have long been part of evangelical eschatology and have frequently re-emerged throughout history without fulfillment.
In summary, the idea that the Rapture is "today" is based on recent social media-driven predictions tied to evangelical Christian beliefs about the end times, rather than an established or universal doctrinal prophecy tied to a specific date.
