The John Bevere Podcast The Rapture, The Antichrist, & The Mark of the Beast w/ Rick Renner
Apr 3, 2026
Rick Renner, Bible teacher and Greek scholar known for ministry in the Russian-speaking world, unpacks end-times topics. He explains the original meaning of harpazo and what 'caught up' might look like. He contrasts lively faith with dead religion and argues the church restrains global lawlessness. The conversation urges readiness, purity, and bold leadership.
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Why Rick Delayed Teaching the Rapture
- Rick Renner avoided teaching about the rapture for 40 years after early experiences where revival preaching scared people.
- He changed stance during COVID when conspiracy claims (e.g., vaccine as mark) revealed widespread confusion, prompting him to study and write on the topic.
Harpazo Means Abrupt Catching Away
- The rapture (harpazo) is a biblical concept meaning to be violently seized or caught up, not a modern invention.
- Rick Renner traces the Latin word rapture to Jerome's translation of Greek harpazo and shows Jesus used it repeatedly to describe abrupt removal.
Alive And Remain Describes A Vibrant Remnant
- Paul’s phrase we who are 'alive and remain' likely targets a spiritually vibrant remnant rather than every living Christian.
- Renner explains zhao (alive) and the remnant fabric/soldiers metaphor to suggest only engaged believers may be taken.
