Belief in what is popularly called a " Partial Rapture " has gained currency among some Christians to-day. Their theory is that when the Lord Jesus descends into the air, He will call only some believers to meet Him, and the others will be left on earth to go through the terrors of the Great Tribulation. Those who are caught up to meet the Lord in the air will be, according to this theory, those who have been zealous and faithful, and have been watching for His return. This is the theory which we propose to examine in the light of Scripture.