Christians Rapture Or A Hoax: Is The World Coming To An End? People Are Selling Their Homes And Cars

Christians' Rapture started making headlines after a bold prophecy by a South African preacher went viral. Pastor Joshua Mhlakela is at the centre of this chaotic prophecy, which continues to discuss posts, satire, and spiralling speculation about the rapture, possibly as soon as tomorrow, literally. TikTok has been crashing with the rise of an explosive new trend called 'RaptureTok.' The tag encompasses everything from spiritual urgency to end-times comedy, with hundreds of thousands of videos posted in just days. However, how did this start, and what exactly is the Christian Rapture? Let's find out.

How did the Rapture buzz start?

The buzz around Christians' Rapture started with Pastor Joshua Mhlakela, a South African preacher who claims he received a divine vision foretelling Jesus’ imminent return. In an interview with CettwinzTV, Joshua recounted what he described as a supernatural encounter and revealed that the rapture will occur on September 23, 2025 or September 24, 2025, coinciding with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

What is the Rapture, and why are people selling their belongings over it?

For the unversed, the rapture is an event some Christians believe will sweep true believers into heaven. It is also linked to the second coming of Jesus Christ. The preacher's words quickly went viral on social media platforms, including TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. Soon enough, some users claimed that the prophecy had been life-changing. According to the LAD Bible, one person sold their car, another sold their home, and others quit their jobs in preparation.

On TikTok, a user with over a million followers claimed people are "leaving items behind for those who don't get Raptured." On the contrasting end of the spectrum, people found this end-times buzz to be comedy gold. Satirical clips poking fun at the prophecy now dominate the 'RaptureTok' hashtag. One creator offered "Rapture Trip Tips", encouraging viewers to "buy new underwear" so the "last impression of them" isn't embarrassing.

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Why do people think it's real?

The idea of the Rapture is rooted in the evangelical Christian theology, though the word itself doesn't appear in the Bible. The belief largely stems from Verse 1 in Thessalonians 4 and 1 Corinthians 15, where the Apostle Paul describes a sudden transformation and ascension of believers. Joshua Mhlakela's prediction gained traction as it coincided with Rosh Hashanah, a significant Jewish holiday. For the uninitiated, it is also known as the Feast of Trumpets, a holiday that some Christians associate with the trumpet imagery in biblical prophecy.

The shofar, a traditional ram's horn, is blown during the holiday in Israel, which has added to the fervour online. However, the chaos surrounding the prophecy is not entirely senseless, as in the current state of the world, many believe it is only pointing towards the end of the world. Additionally, the social media explosion comes just days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent evangelical figure. His death has been framed by some leaders as part of a broader spiritual battle.

This is not the first time that the Rapture has been predicted

The Rapture is a belief, reinforced by books like the Left Behind series and preachers like Harold Camping. He had previously incorrectly predicted the Rapture in 1994 and 2011, and is deeply embedded in religious circles. However, some believe that the prophecy is marked by political turmoil, spiritual anxiety, and global chaos, becoming the foundation for apocalyptic predictions. From the Mayan calendar (2012) to David Meade's planetary alignment prediction (2017), history is filled with missed doomsday deadlines.

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While there is no confirmation about the Rapture, it has definitely created some anxiety among spiritual and religious believers. What are your thoughts on the prophecy? Let us know.

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