Rapture & Second Coming - Two Separate Events

 Rapture:  Sudden, unexpected and secretive coming of Christ during a time of relative peace

Second Coming:  Expected, deliberate, public appearing of Christ during a time of turmoil and war

Christians cannot, and will not, be on this planet during the “Great Tribulation” for this one simple fact:  The Antichrist and False Prophet will derive their powers directly from Satan. And, any Spirit-filled Christian could bind those powers in the name of Jesus Christ, stopping them cold!

Just as the Lord moved Noah and Lot to a place of safety before He let judgement fall, He will do so again prior to the “Great Tribulation.”  Rev. 3:10 KJV:  Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I will also keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”