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I see thanks.
I take then that you would say Pete is going too far with the heresy thing, which I believe at this point in time will be the consensus primarily because of the hostile connotation of the word.

Yup.

I agree with y'all that there are things Scripture calls "disputable matters" (see Romans 14:1) that we should not quarrel over. However, Paul was talking mainly about those who are weak in their faith and the responsibility of those who are strong to bear the infirmities of the weak, to not cause them to stumble nor to just please ourselves.

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God. (Romans 15:4-7)

I have a hard time labelling "Pre-wrath Theory" a heresy, much less a damnable one. There are mysteries in God's word that are not fully explained and should not be cause for disfellowshipping others who may not see everything the same way as we do. On the other hand, there are major tenets of the Christian faith that are not disputable but absolute of which we must be firm and steadfast defending and upholding the truth that was once for all delivered unto the saints.

I fully believe in the pre-tribulation Rapture of believers and have no problem saying why I do. And if someone disagrees, then as long as they are of the redeemed in Christ, they will not be left behind when it does happen. Faith in Jesus Christ is the prerequisite, not faith in the Rapture.