Left Behind - The Series
Christian Book Series on the Rapture of Christ's Church; Written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins (see authors' bios below). This is a series that started out in written format (with the first book released on December 31, 1995) but became so popular, that on February 2, 2001, the movie version of Left Behind was released in the United States. Two more sequels followed: On October 29, 2002 the movie Left Behind II: Tribulation Force was released in the United States with Left Behind 3: World at War, following on October 21, 2005.
I have personally read the entire original series and own all three movies on VHS and DVD. Even though these books and movies are fictional, a lot of the story line is based upon scripture. However, take heed, as this series is based on a pre-trib rapture when scripture actually tells us otherwise. Putting aside the fact that the Rapture is supposed to take place near the end of the Great Tribulation and not before like the series portrays, the rest of the scripture translated in the books and movies appear to be accurate. It is pretty cool to have scripture applied to real life situations.
Most Christians would love for the Rapture to take place before the world plummets to an all-time low, but it doesn't look like that will be the case at all. By reading these books, I learned a lot more scripture than I had ever known before. There is even a Left Behind series for kids, as well as a series for the teens.
READ AUTHORS' BIOS:
Tim LaHaye
Jerry B. Jenkins
In the modules below, WATCH A VERY POWERFUL & INFORMATIVE INTERVIEW from ABCNews.com, featuring the authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. Also featured are movie trailers of the three movies and a music video tribute to the first movie, videos on Nicolae Carpathia (The Antichrist) and more...
NEW LEFT BEHIND MOVIE RELEASE?: I was hoping that a new movie would soon be released... but unfortunately I haven't been able to find any rumors of a new one on the horizon. If I do catch wind of an upcoming 4th sequel, I will most definitely let you all know!
I have personally read the entire original series and own all three movies on VHS and DVD. Even though these books and movies are fictional, a lot of the story line is based upon scripture. However, take heed, as this series is based on a pre-trib rapture when scripture actually tells us otherwise. Putting aside the fact that the Rapture is supposed to take place near the end of the Great Tribulation and not before like the series portrays, the rest of the scripture translated in the books and movies appear to be accurate. It is pretty cool to have scripture applied to real life situations.
Most Christians would love for the Rapture to take place before the world plummets to an all-time low, but it doesn't look like that will be the case at all. By reading these books, I learned a lot more scripture than I had ever known before. There is even a Left Behind series for kids, as well as a series for the teens.
READ AUTHORS' BIOS:
Tim LaHaye
Jerry B. Jenkins
In the modules below, WATCH A VERY POWERFUL & INFORMATIVE INTERVIEW from ABCNews.com, featuring the authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. Also featured are movie trailers of the three movies and a music video tribute to the first movie, videos on Nicolae Carpathia (The Antichrist) and more...
NEW LEFT BEHIND MOVIE RELEASE?: I was hoping that a new movie would soon be released... but unfortunately I haven't been able to find any rumors of a new one on the horizon. If I do catch wind of an upcoming 4th sequel, I will most definitely let you all know!
ABCNews.com Interview with Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
Discussion on Last Prequel Book "The Rapture" Released 06/06/06...
Left Behind - The Movie
U.S. Release: February 2, 2001
PLOT SUMMARY: Rayford Steele is an airline pilot whose relationship with his wife has gone sour;he ponders having an affair with an attractive flight attendant, Hattie Durham. In the midst of a flight to London, a number of their passengers mysteriously disappear, and chaos takes hold as a number of vehicles on the ground and in the air are suddenly unmanned. Meanwhile, Buck Williams, a television journalist, is pondering the rash of sudden disappearances as he works on a report about Dr. Chaim Rosenzweig, an Israeli scientist who has devised a formula that would make any soil on earth easy to cultivate. However, Buck wonders if there's more to Rosenzweig than he first imagined when he discovers the doctor is in cahoots with two multi-millionaires who plan to broker the invention to promote their own agenda of international domination. (Written by Anonymous)Excerpt taken from IMDB.com
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
U.S. Release: October 29, 2002
PLOT SUMMARY: Those left behind face war, famine, plagues, and natural disaster so devastating that only one in four people will survive. Odds are even worse for the enemies of the Antichrist and his new world order. Rayford Steele, Buck Williams, Bruce Barnes and Chloe Steele band together to form the Tribulation Force. Their task is clear, and their goal is nothing less than to stand and fight against the enemies of God during the seven most chaotic years the planet will ever know. (Written by Flyboy Ritz)The sequel to the blockbuster "Left Behind". It is two weeks after the Rapture, and those who were left behind must band together to form the Tribulation Force and will prepare themselves for the worst seven years the planet will ever see. (Written by Chris Walker)
Excerpt taken from IMDB.com
Left Behind: World at War
U.S. Release: October 21, 2005
PLOT SUMMARY: It's been eighteen months since Nicolae Carpathia's rise to power, and has been captivating the whole world, including President Fitzhugh (Oscar-winner Louis Gossett, Jr.). There are some far away, who suspect he's something more, the prophesied Antichrist. After a failed attempt on the President's life, Fitzhugh must call on Buck (Kirk Cameron) and Carolyn Miller (Jessica Steen) to uncover the mystery. Meanwhile, the rest of the Trib Force group: Rayford Steele (Brad Johnson), daughter (and now Buck's wife) Chloe, Pastor Bruce Barnes (Arnold Pinnock) and the newest member Amanda White (Laura Catalano) to uncover the mystery. Soon the lives of President Fitzhugh and the Tribulationn Force will be connected in ways they couldn't have imagined. (Written by Chris Walker)A year and a half ago the world was hit with the biggest catastrophe it had ever seen. Without warning and without explanation, hundreds of millions of people simply vanished off the face of the earth. The world was in chaos like it had never been before. Yet somehow one man seemed to rise to the challenge. One man had the strength and conviction to unite a shattered world. One man gave the world hope. That man was NICOLAE CARPATHIA (Gordon Currie). He now rules the entire world. (Written by Calvin Smith)
Excerpt taken from IMDB.com
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IN THE BEGINNING... THE LEFT BEHIND PREQUELS
THE LEFT BEHIND PREQUELS...#1 New York Times & USA Today Best-selling Authors, Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye bring you the answers you've been waiting for in these dramatic Left Behind Prequels: The Rising, The Regime & The Rapture.
From the conception, early development and rise of the Antichrist, to the parallel opposite counterpoint of Ray Steele's early childhood, the genesis journeys of your much loved Left Behind characters all propel you toward the days when they will be LEFT BEHIND! Now experience your favorite characters as they face the dramatic events leading to the countdown to the Rapture.
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Left Behind - The Movie
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Left Behind II - Tribulation Force
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Left Behind - World at War
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Left Behind Collection
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Purchase the Original Left Behind Series!!
Books 1 - 5
Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind #1)
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Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind (Left Behind No. 2)
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Nicolae: The Rise of Antichrist (Left Behind No. 3)
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Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides (Left Behind No. 4)
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Apollyon: The Destroyer Is Unleashed (Left Behind No. 5)
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Books 6 - 10
Assassins (Left Behind, Book 6)
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The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession (Left Behind No. 7)
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The Mark: The Beast Rules the World (Left Behind No. 8)
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Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne (Left Behind No. 9)
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The Remnant: On the Brink of Armageddon (Left Behind)
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Books 11 - 13
Armageddon (Left Behind #11)
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Glorious Appearing: The End of Days (Left Behind)
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Kingdom Come: The Final Victory (Left Behind Sequel)
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Left Behind Collection: Boxed Set Volumes 1-5
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Left Behind Boxed Set 2
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The Vanishings (Left Behind: The Kids #1)
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Second Chance (Left Behind: The Kids #2)
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Through the Flames (Left Behind: The Kids #3)
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Facing the Future (Left Behind: The Kids #4)
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Nicolae High (Left Behind: The Kids #5)
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- Aladdins-Cave Aladdins-Cave Oct 5, 2009 @ 2:07 am
- Well done. I was going to do a Lens on this very subject. You beat me to it. Maybe its for the better. this way I can concentrate on my Lens about the book I wrote.
" From Australia to Germany on a 4x4"
But I'm going recommend this Lens to a few people now. So I'm off. % Stars by the way.
Cheers from DOWNUNDER
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- DreamsFulfilled DreamsFulfilled Jun 14, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
- I recently finished the whole series - and I went back to church! Great lens.
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- kamranrahman kamranrahman Jun 8, 2009 @ 7:18 am
- Hey!
At Numa Group we are a big fan of the Left Behind Series. We have been inspired and motivated to create our non-profit website called leftbehindrapture.org, heavily influenced by the series.
It is purely non-profit and we plan to expand our business into more arenas in the future. Your acknowledgment of our website or spreading of the word would be much appreciated.
Instructions for the Left Behind Rapture
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God Bless You
Numa Group
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- amandascloset0 amandascloset0 May 21, 2009 @ 9:49 am
- Another 5 star lens! Great Job! The left behind series is very dramatic in its portrayal of how it could all come about. Certainly gives one some things to think about. I've watched the movies and listen to the audio drama regularly. I hope to one day soon find the time to read the books.
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- Brookelorren Brookelorren May 15, 2009 @ 2:20 am
- Great lens! I love this series.
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