The pre-trib view actually has three slight variations that only vary by a few hours (few days at the most):

1. the rapture happens (slightly) before the Tribulation starts
2. the rapture happens at the instant the Tribulation starts
3. the rapture happens (slightly) after the Tribulation starts

Assuming creation is 4004 BC and Jesus' birth/crucifixion being around 5 BC and 32 AD, then Jesus' 2nd coming could be 2032 AD with the 7 year Tribulation period being 2026-2032 so the pre-trib view says the rapture would happen in 2026.

One of many verses that people use to support the pre-trib view is Rev 3:10 which says
Because you have obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world.
So the people supporting the pre-trib believe that the entire 7 years of the Tribulation are the time of testing and the only way for us to be protected is for us to be raptured at the beginning.

-- Tait - 2026-02-25

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