The rapture will formally end the dispensation of the Church of Christ on earth. Up to this point the guarantee was effective that Jesus will protect His Church against the attacks and wiles of the Evil One. He said: “I will build My Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Mt. 16:18).
Mpaka wakati huu, Yesu mwenyewe atalinda kanisa lake ili lisidhuriwe na vita vya shetani. Haya twasoma katika Mathayo: "Nami nakuambia, wewe ndiwe Petro, na juu ya mwamba huu nitalijenga kanisa langu; wala milango ya kuzimu haitalishinda" (Mt. 16:18). Na wakati ule wa dhiki kuu, muovu atawapiga vita wale walio na imani.