The Left Behind Series by Tim LaHaye

[RAF]

I have read all of the books currently in print. I can't wait for the next one, which I understand is due out in a few months. Excellent reads, all of them. I credit them with getting me more interested in Christian fiction. They also do a great job of holding your interest.

 

[Filia Mariae]

In terms of entertainment value, they are okay. But they are based on bad theology. A delusional Scottish housewife invented the concept of the "rapture" in 1830. It was later embraced by John Darby and C.I. Scofield, despite the fact that it's no where to be found in the first 1800 years of Christian theology.


I think these books could potentially be dangerous for people not well-grounded in orthodox Christian theology preached from the time of Christ.

 

[Blessed-one]

i personally don't believe in the rapture, but you're right in how many will be swayed into that thinking through the books, especially how one of the co-author is actually a theologian. But the books are a very sharp reminder of God's return and our behaviour in a christian life.

BTW, what is the latest LB book? i've sort of lost track of it.

 

[Caedmon]

These works are very poorly written fiction, imho. I tried to read the first book in the series, and I couldn't get past the first five pages. Trust me, I'm a student of literature and language.

 

[Montsecuellar90]

I only have Left Behind. But when i get the chance (and the money) I'm gonna buy Tribulation Force

 

[JimGrandowsky]

They are good FICTION books. When reading them you have to keep in mind that the "rapture" is a fictional event as it is NOWHERE mentioned in the Bible. The book of Revelation is the blueprints for the Mass, I believe. This was known by the early Church fathers and a book was written on it called The Last Supper I believe. The exact title of the book and author elude me at the moment but I know that he converted to Catholicism from Protestantism and was a Protestant ministor before becoming Catholic.

 

[robin1497]

I love the LB series! I have learned alot about myself from reading them. It has drawn me closer to God.

 

[TCapp]

I think I've read 8 of them, then completely lost interest. Bad writing, bad theology. I do, however, credit them for indirectly moving me completely away from futuristic beliefs and into historicism.

I haven't found anything to fill up the void in Christian fiction writing, so I went back to Christian non-fiction, and my secular books for fiction needs.

 

[gatesofpearl]

When Vapors Vanish (white throne books) is much better, even though no one seems to know about it. I discovered it by accident while Web surfing one day. It takes the reader straight into Hell (literal). Great ending.

 

[roddd]

I have read 1-30 of the kids and i picked up the two latest 31 & 32.
I have gotten to the part where Hattie stands up against Carpathia and he sends fire down on her. I will read the Adult series when i am through with this.

Even if you are an adult, still try to read Left Behind: The Kids series too.
They both have different points of view(because of the kids) but sometimes the kids talk with some of the Adult Trib. Force. And the kids also know Ben Judah personally.

These books are so addicting. I can't stop reading them.....lol....

 

[LiberalChristian]

I haven't read them, I don't plan on it either. The series seems to go on forever. How many are there 237?

I don't want to invest that much time in one series when there are so many other great things to read. Besided, I have always found the end-times stuff boring. Sorry for being a wet blanket.

 

[~PICKLE~]

Personally I like them, I've read everyone of them 3 x's plus I've read the kids series 2x's. Just to stay refreshed for the next that is coming

 

[FBI78]

I have read all of them and I love them. They have left me hanging and i cant wait till the next book that comes out in march.

 

[fsam]

The Left Behind books tell us about the return of Christ but they have the cart before the horse. The bible simply does not teach a pre-tribulation rapture of the church. Jesus said that the church would be raptured after the tribulation(a time of great persecution against the church). When Christ returns to rapture the church it will been seen by the whole world. I think that it is sad that Lahay and others who read the bible and know better insist on teaching their desires rather than the bible.

 

[vikkitoria]

I tried reading the first 2 books and I got lost...I dont know why...is that bad?

 

[aimejl]

I love the books I find them very interesting to read. I have read all the books.

 

[FBI78]

The Left Behind books tell us about the return of Christ but they have the cart before the horse. The bible simply does not teach a pre-tribulation rapture of the church. Jesus said that the church would be raptured after the tribulation(a time of great persecution against the church). When Christ returns to rapture the church it will been seen by the whole world. I think that it is sad that Lahay and others who read the bible and know better insist on teaching their desires rather than the bible.

Ok i just have to say they are fiction books. Fiction means not true. No one really knows what is going to happen in the future especially on Judgement day! Yeah it does say stuff in Revelations but everyone takes it different ways. I like the books and i know that its their point of view and that is why its fiction. You are not suppose take fiction as true. Just like any other fiction book you read. Plus you are not to worry about the future or the past just the present.

 

[Christiangamer]

I read 1 and 2 and some of three. They are very good dramatic stories, but i think the true intention is to convert tho. Like this friends and family thing my grandma's crazy church does.

 

[Doreen]

I love the left behind series and am hanging out for the newest one called Glorious appearing which comes out in March in USA and we here in Australia get it in May. I beleive in a pre-trib rapture myself

 

[Jak007]

in May huh? i guess ive still a few months 2 hold my breath. a really good series imo, im not sure as 2 the pre/during rapture but im leaning 2wards pre because of what ive read in left behind. these guys have done their research and they wouldnt mislead millions. i could b wrong but i certainly hope not