when will the rapture happen

The timing of the rapture is widely debated and unknown with certainty. Many recent speculations point to possible dates in September 2025, such as September 23rd, linking it to the Feast of Trumpets, but none are confirmed by biblical text. The Bible explicitly states in Matthew 24:36 that no one knows the day or the hour of the Lord's return, which includes the rapture. This means no one can predict the exact date. The three common views on the rapture's timing related to the tribulation period are: pre-tribulational (before the tribulation), mid-tribulational (mid-point of the tribulation), and post-tribulational (end of the tribulation). The pre-tribulational view, supported by scripture such as 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Revelation 3:10, suggests believers will be taken up before the period of tribulation and wrath on earth begins. Despite the recent viral predictions on social media about the rapture happening in late September 2025, these are regarded by many biblical scholars and teachers as unproven theories and should be viewed with caution. The Bible warns against trying to set specific dates for this event, emphasizing readiness rather than prediction.