END TIMES: Comparing the Differences between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Jesus

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.