1 Thessalonians 4:13-18;  1 Corinthians 15:51-52;  Revelation 19:11-16   - What is the Rapture?  1 Thess. 4:17   - to be caught up = rapto, which means to seize, to carry off   1.   At the Rapture: the Church (Believers) will meet Jesus in the air.  1 Thess. 4:17       At the Second Coming:  Jesus will return with His Church (Believers) to the earth.  Revelation 19:14     2.   The Rapture occurs before the 7-Year Tribulation.  1 Thess. 5:9.  Revelation 3:10   The Second Coming of Jesus occurs at the end of the 7-Year Tribulation.  Revelation 6-19     3. The Rapture is an act of deliverance for believers from the wrath (judgment) of God.  1 Thess. 4:13-17;  5:9   The Second Coming of Jesus is an act of judgment on all unbelievers.  Revelation 19:11-16     4.  The Rapture of the Church will be done unexpectedly and instantly.  1 Corinthians 15:51-52.  1 Thess. 5:2   The Second Coming of Jesus will be visible to all.  Revelation 1:7.  Matthew 24:29-30     5.   The Rapture of the Church could happen at any moment.   The Second Coming of Jesus will occur after many other end-time events take place.     So what does this mean for me?   Be Prepared - Not Scared   Live each day ready to meet Jesus.   Tell loved ones and friends who are not prepared.