Frank,If you have muddled through my other letters thus far, God bless you. Regarding the last two pictures, You should see where I am headed here.
Out of the churches, all seven, as mentioned in revelation, Only the overcomers will be raptured, First rapture. The Non overcomers, and ALL of the Laodicean church will be "Spued out". Thus only those who have Submitted themself to The Groom, as any Betrothed wife does, will be drawn to Christ and He to them. (No persecution) The rest will be sent back to face the tribulation events. Thus from that point on, no person who has not suffered, (crown of thorns) will be accepted, and they will have to climb a ladder to get there.
Thus the bride who has readied herself (rev. 19:7) are pre trib. and get the red carpet.Then after that only those who have been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus,those who have not accepted the mark of the beast, nor worhipped him, are taken. (see Rev. 20:4) This latter rapture occurs between the sixth and seventh trumpet, hence the angels with the two trumpets. Amongst them are the two witnesses.The church of Smyrna suffers for 10 days. Mercy shown due to their poverty and suffering.
A triple blessing to you for reading these letter.David H.