The Rapture as a Distinct Event

Rapture	Revelation in Glory
All believers are swept up into the air to be with Christ	No rapture of believers occurs; those becoming believers during the Tribulation populate the Millennial Kingdom if they are still alive
Raptured believers go to heaven; Christ comes for His own; coming in the air; to claim His Bride; only believers will see Him	Raptured believers return with the LORD from heaven – part of His armies (Rev 19); Christ comes with His own; comes to the earth; coming with His Bride; every eye shall see Him
The earth will not be judged at the time of the rapture – contra Camping	The earth will be judged and the righteous rule of King Jesus will begin
The Rapture is an imminent event; it is the very next thing on the prophetic calendar, nothing need occur before it happens; no signs need fulfillment	The Revelation in Glory follows definite and specific signs including a 7 year tribulation period
The Rapture is not in the OT	The Revelation in Glory is predicted many times in the OT
The Rapture is for both dead and living believers	The Revelation in Glory affects all mankind
The Rapture occurs before the day of wrath	The Revelation in Glory concludes the day of wrath
Satan is not referred to in NT depictions of the Rapture	Satan is bound when Christ is revealed in great glory
Tribulation begins	Millennial Kingdom begins