Airline captain Rayford Steele is thrilled with his wife Hattie's newfound faith. Together, they make for London, excited about the possibilities of their new life together. In Israel when the Russians attack, journalist Buck Williams watches the scenes play out as prophesied in Scripture. And all the while, the new president of Romania, Nicolae Carpathia, builds his power through any means necessary. Then--suddenly--millions of people disappear. What does this mean for those left behind?