The concept of the "Secret Rapture" refers to the belief that at a certain point in the future, Jesus Christ will return to take His faithful followers away from the earth in a sudden and secretive manner, sparing them from tribulation. This doctrine is most commonly associated with dispensationalist theology, particularly popularized in the 19th century by figures such as John Nelson Darby and later through the "Left Behind" series of books. Proponents often cite passages such as 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, which describes believers being "caught up" together with the Lord in the air, and Matthew 24:40-41, where it mentions two men in the field and one being taken while the other is left.Critics of the Secret Rapture doctrine argue that it misinterprets biblical texts and lacks a solid scriptural foundation, emphasizing instead the continuity of Christ’s return and the final judgment. They often reference passages like Revelation 20:11-15, which depicts a singular event of judgment rather than a two-part second coming. The concept remains a topic of significant theological debate, with varying interpretations of eschatological events in Christian doctrine.