Who wants to be “raptured”? And why?
I’m not real clear on it all. And I think there are a couple interpretations. But I’ve always thought that the rapture will be where the body’s of the believers in Christ, both dead and alive, will be risen and ascend into heaven.
And the reason why one would want to be raptured is to avoid the terrible Tribulation that will follow on earth. But, in spite of the terrible trials the remaining folks will experience, it will be a second chance at believing in Christ. And after a certain time, then “The End” will occur.
As I said, I’m no expert, and I’m sure I got some of that wrong.
There is a gal at our church that when anyone talks about the rapture gets a real happy face on, “Won’t it be great to meet Jesus....” I can see her point, and wonder if I shouldn’t be more excited at the prospect. I guess I’m what you might call “weak in spirit” and have my doubts on how it will all go down!
Like the bumper sticker says:
“Jesus is Coming. And boy is He pissed!” (Although I think that is better left for Judgement Day, and not the Rapture!)