Why do Jimmy and Mark disagree on the timing of the Rapture?

Every Friday, we answer a common question related to the end times. Today’s is about why Mark Hitchcock and I sometimes differ in the urgency of the Rapture.

Question:

Jimmy, I hear you saying the Rapture is coming very soon, like in the next few years. Pastor Mark seems to be saying that the Rapture could still be 30–50 years away. Why the huge gap between the two of you?

Question:Jimmy, I hear you saying the Rapture is coming very soon, like in the next few years. Pastor Mark seems to be saying that the Rapture could still be 30–50 years away. Why the huge gap between the two of you?

Question:

Jimmy, I hear you saying the Rapture is coming very soon, like in the next few years. Pastor Mark seems to be saying that the Rapture could still be 30–50 years away. Why the huge gap between the two of you?