Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days

Chloe and Rayford visit Irene’s church and meet with Bruce Barnes. Bruce admits that his wife and three young children have disappeared. He says that he immediately knew it was the Rapture, and states that he hadn’t truly believed in Jesus before that moment. He confesses that he was not Christ-like and did not let his life reflect the tenets of his faith. He now he believes that the true path to salvation is by adopting a genuine belief in Christ’s sacrifice, and he urges Rayford and Chloe to become true believers before it is too late.

Buck contacts his family and Steve to tell them that he is alive. Steve tells him that Nicolae Carpathia would like to meet with him.

Rayford watches the pastor’s video, which explains the Rapture and the idea that there will be a second chance for those left behind. The video also predicts a seven-year period of tribulation and the rise of a charismatic European leader who is actually the Antichrist. Rayford prays for salvation alongside the pastor in the video. Chloe remains skeptical, but she does attend the church meeting. Bruce asks Rayford to join a core group of church members, and he agrees.