What Readers Are Saying About Before God's Wrath: the Bible's Answer to the Timing of the Rapture:

Midwest Book Review:

Now in a revised and expanded edition, Before God’s Wrath: The Bible’s Answer to the Timing of the Rapture articulately presents author H. L. Nigro’s unyielding belief that Jesus Christ will return to Earth in what is termed “the rapture,” reuniting the Christian Church after the coming of the Antichrist, and after the worldwide “tribulation,” yet before the Wrath of God inundates the entire human race. A powerful and well thought out theological essay, Nigro draws from scripture and is forthright in her theological presentation. Before God’s Wrath is a most intriguing read and worthy of reading by students of the “End Times” literature. — Midwest Book Review

Marvin Rosenthal, author, The Pre-Wrath Rapture of the Church:

The author asks the question, "What does the Bible really say about the rapture?" The operative word is "really." And the author does not disappoint us. With clarity, insight, boldness, and grace, H.L. Nigro supplies the answer. Each month, I receive dozens of articles and manuscripts to evaluate or endorse for publication. I do not endorse what I am not genuinely enthusiastic about. I am enthusiastic about this book. Within its pages, the readers will not find speculation or sensationalism. However, they will find a powerful and convincing presentation for the chronological sequence of the Lord's second coming and its practical implication for the believer.

Marvin J. Rosenthal
Author, The Prewrath Rapture of the Church
President
Zion's Hope, Inc. and The Holy Land Experience

Other endorsements:

Before God's Wrath provides a clear, biblical presentation of the timing of the rapture of the church. H.L. Nigro writes in a straightforward style that is neither too lofty nor too simplistic. All relevant passages are examined and the author provides many biblical and logical arguments for the prewrath rapture position. Rather than being purely academic, this book also shows that a proper understanding of the return of Christ is a critical component in living a life of faith. As the End Times rapidly approach, I pray that Before God's Wrath will get a wide reading since it brings a message which is vital for the church today.

Gary Vaterlaus
National Instructor
Sola Scriptura (formerly The Sign Ministries)

Before God's Wrath by H. L. Nigro is one of the better books I've come across regarding the timing of the Rapture of the Church. Well-researched and documented, this study is not an emotional defense of a predisposed position; it is a thought-provoking overview supported solely and completely by Scripture. Wherever you fall in your theological stance regarding the Last Days, you would be hard pressed to debunk the author's strong position. The excellent book is also available in Spanish: Antes de la IRA de Dios.

Kathi Macias

Author, Speaker

H. L. Nigro combines the studious analysis of a researcher with the inquisitive instincts of a reporter. What’s most refreshing is that she’s not motivated by the desire to be "right" about doctrine, but by her Berean devotion to serve the Word of God.

Mark Daniels
WFIL Talk Show Host
Philadelphia, PA

Before God’s Wrath examines the timing of the rapture from a purely biblical standpoint. The book compares parallel passages in both the Old and New Testament to arrive at the order of the events to form a biblically sound interpretation of end-times prophecy. I can enthusiastically recommend this book for anyone who wants to understand what the Bible really says about the timing of the rapture.

Richard Deem
Volunteer Apologist, Reasons to Believe
Evidence for God From Science
www.godandscience.org

Readers:

I've searched through books about the rapture and Christ's second coming for quite a few years. It's very hard to find one that doesn't have major assumptions stated as fact on every page. There is no arrogance found here, and every disagreement the author has with other views is delivered with much grace. H. L Nigro's book is one of the few I have found on this subject that actually accomplishes to find many truths without stretching the scripture. Not only is there passage after passage quoted from the Bible in this book for us to study on our own, I counted 22 charts that help the reader visualize the points H.L. Nigro is making! Unlike many end-times books, the foundation of Before God's Wrath is not based upon 2 or 3 verses. This book is worth your valuable time. — Dave Bussard, author of Who Will Be Left Behind and When?

Dear folks, I have just finished reading the above book by Mrs. Nigro. Excellent read. I have been a follower of Marv Rosenthal's ministry for 10 years and have met with him once. I have diligently studied prophecy for 20 years and am a staunch believer in the pre-wrath view. — Joseph

After years of listening to the story that all Christians will disappear before the Tribulation begins—an idea I liked, but had serious questions about—I find a book that makes sense about what Christians and non-Christians can expect to happen. The book is well written and well organized. The author answered my questions and a few more I hadn't thought of. In addition, I appreciate how the author uses key verses from the Old and New Testament and links them to the Book of Revelation, thus laying the foundation for the conclusions about when the Rapture will occur.— a reader from PA, posted on Amazon.com

Last winter, I was on my way to work listening to Word-FM as Dave Baker was interviewing H. L. Nigro on the morning show. I really enjoyed the program and had been meaning to buy her book, Before God's Wrath, but have been preoccupied with other issues needing my attention. Now that end-times prophecy appears to be unraveling before our eyes regarding current world events [written in relation to the September 11, 2001 disaster], I feel the time is ripe for me to purchase a copy of H. L.'s book. Thank you and may God richly bless you for your boldness in speaking the truth in love. — Shelley

Before God's Wrath examines the timing of the rapture from a purely biblical standpoint. The book compares parallel passages in both the Old and New Testament to arrive at the order of the events to form a biblically sound interpretation of end time prophecy. H.L. Nigro uses many tables and timelines to illustrate the biblical view of the timing of the rapture. This approach greatly aids in understanding what the scope of the Bible says about the end times. I can enthusiastically recommend this book for anyone who wants to understand what the Bible really says about the timing of the rapture. Don't be caught off guard by the coming Great Tribulation. — Rich Deem, Los Angeles, CA (www.godandscience.org), posted on Amazon.com

I just want to compliment you on how clear you present your message and how well you back up what you say with scripture. Whether I am in prewrath camp or posttrib is of little consequence, but the pretrib view is wrong. I saw that when first introduced to it. It just isn't there...not in the texts that the pretribbers use to show it. I wanted so much to believe that position, but I couldn't buy it. (I would rather believe what the majority of people in my church believe, but I have nothing to stand on.) I even joined the Conservative Theological Society and read all that I could on the pretrib rapture. I couldn't see it. It just isn't there. So I gave up. I decided to go with my reading of the scripture and came up with a post trib rapture, and now I am refining that. Some day this information may be useful to other believers, especially if we see the signs listed in Mat. 24 . — Bob

This book thoroughly and systematically exams the weaknesses of the pretribulation rapture position while at the same time explaining the true timing of the Second Coming of Christ, as it is presented in the Bible. It would be informative both for those who already think they know about the rapture and for those who don't know much, but want to know more. There's a helpful question and answer section at the beginning to get you started. Then, you can either skip ahead and read about specific issues by selected chapter, or start from the beginning and address each topic systematically. So the book is designed to be useful to both those who know a lot about the Bible already and to those who are just average church-going folks. Extensive notes and documentation is there if you want it, but not required for understanding the issues. Critiques of major pre-tribulation rapture scholars are included. Their teachings are sensitively reviewed, but ultimately shown to be inadequate for accurately explaining this important topic. Throughout the book, Ms. Nigro makes it clear that the stakes are high, and urges readers to examine for themselves the texts she puts forth as evidence that to assume that God is going to rapture them out of the world before suffering any of the Great Tribulation could be costly: Awakening to a world overtaken by the Anti-Christ could shake the faith of those who are biblically unprepared because they have casually accepted the pre-trib rapture teachings that are currently dominating much of today's evangelical churches. This book makes it clear that persecution and suffering may face all believers before Christ returns to rapture His Church. — Gary Porter, Portage, MI, posted on Amazon.com.

We totally enjoyed the book because it provides a look at the pre-wrath position from a woman's perspective. It also differs from the writings of Rosenthal and Van Kampen and thus gives a further basis for discussion. — Ronald

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It gives a true, Biblically-sound account of the prewrath rapture position. Detailed charts and graphs and scripture references backing each claim provide no doubt as to the extensive research performed on this subject. "Before God's Wrath" is not just another person's opinion on what will happen in the end times. Rather, it is rather very clear and irrefutable facts taken directly from scripture. This is a definite must-read for those with a pre-trib, mid-trib or post-tribulation position of the rapture or for those who want to find out more about the prewrath position. — FreeIndeed Lancaster, PA, posted on Amazon.com

Keep up the good work! God bless. Thanks for your web site. When I found out you were a woman, I was pleased. I have believed the prewrath position for many years now, but the men whom I have talked to about it dismissed me as irrelevant. I am a housewife, not a theologian. When did pastors and Bible teachers forget that the Holy Spirit is our teacher for all true believers? Anyway, God has always encouraged me to continue my studies, no matter who listens. My husband and I have just moved to the Dallas/Ft Worth area and I have been accepted to Dallas Theological Seminary. They already know my pre-wrath view since I had to address it because of their pre-trib view. I was a bit surprised they accepted me, but I am willing to be a light to this Christian environment with the truth of the end-times. Keep strong in the Lord. — Jean DeLisle

I'm so glad that there are more and more people like you coming forward to speak the truth about what the Bible says about the end-times. If people would only believe what is so plainly said in the Bible, there would be no need for books explaining the end times! But I do pray a blessing for you and your book, and I pray it gets into the hands of those who love the truth more than their own comfort and security. As it says so wonderfully in the book of Revelation: "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death" (Rev. 12:11 NIV).  — Ron

You are telling the truth . Great to see it in the Church of today. Many things we have been taught concerning the end times are not correct. The Rapture is just one of them. — D. C. Bray

Thank you for having courage to publish a book that is most needed, and will probably NOT be welcome in all camps that call themselves Christian. — James Harris, Union, NJ

I have read your book on God's wrath.  Very well done. Do you have a schedule where you speak. Would love to hear you. I live in Illinois, do you ever speak here? — Larry L. Henrikson

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