Left Behind Deconstructed: Why I Left Pre-Tribulation Rapture Behind (Eitan's Micro-Books Collection)

This book is done well and honors all sides of the debate of pre,mid, and post tribulation. This is not a hill to die on- but if you have questions- this book is very balanced in its approached, thorough in its examination and loving in its presentation. A short- and understandable read on a difficult subject!

Eitan Bar has done such a great service to the Church and to anyone who grew up under the scare tactics of Rapture Theology and Dispensationalism. In an extremely accessible and easy-to-read format, Bar condenses a difficult and highly-disputed topic in a very approachable and easily digestible package. Without watering down the biblical evidence surrounding the second coming of Christ, Bar tackles each passage that Pre-trib adherents use to prooftext their position, and he does so with precision accompanied by a charitable tone. Beyond the usefulness of this resource and the biblical accuracy provided in such a short work, I truly appreciated Bar’s overall tone and sympathy for those who still holdfast to Rapture Theology. This book is a breath of fresh air and regardless of your position, you will gain greater insight into what the biblical text actually has to say on this subject. Highly recommend!

Having tossed around thoughts on this subject for years and considered the positions of varied teachers, I have come to much the same conclusion as the author-- this is too much of a gray area to build Theology on, let alone a personal opinion one chooses to adhere to through scripture picking.I appreciated the honesty he shared about his own position. The argument he sets forth for a post-trib stance is not one I've heard before but when considering how God has worked with His people and His church throughout history, this position most closely aligns with the consistency of God's workings.The author did a great job of breaking this subject down into an easy to understand and follow format.Definitely a valuable read that will make you rethink your stance on the subject. Highly recommend!!!

Though I haven't come to a conclusion on my position on the matter of "the rapture", Eiton's arguments are compelling. I will be doing more research on this subject.

Very well written and explained in a simple to understand method. I will read more of his books for sure.

This book does not address the purpose given from the Old Testament of the 7 year tribulation period. This purpose has nothing to do with the Church but with Israel.

Great book makes you reconsider some of things we are taught about eschatology. “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Although, concise the book was provocative and insightful.

Very helpful. Eitan has taken a lot of material and meaningfully made things concise for understanding. A very good resource.

Eitan Bar has become my favourite author. But this one didn’t hit the mark for me. It was too short and wasn’t up to par with the rest of his books. My favourite being The Gospel of Divine Abuse which I highly recommend.

Clear and succinct examination of the bible scriptures underpinning the theories of the rapture. Recommend

"Left Behind Deconstructed" offers a well-researched and concise critique of Rapture theology. The author's deep insights and personal journey challenge conventional beliefs, providing an enlightening perspective. This educational and eye-opening book is a must-read for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of biblical eschatology.

Anyone who gets to know the persecuted Church can see how unsustainable is a perspective by which the Church will be spared in the end times of a final heat. Like the exiles in Babylon, Jesus will stand in the fire with His Church. This book confirms how fragile the arguments promoting rapture are.

In reading some of Eitan's more recent works, I've noticed that he often develops some slightly odd ball interpretations. This micro book is the worst example. He selects a few passages to analyse whether a pre trib position is supportable but most of these are, at best, not core proof texts. Given that he claims not to be an expert in escatology, I'm a tad surprised that he wrote this book at all. When I have more time, I'll do a more comprehensive review.