What so many at this time are failing to understand about the rapture is - Those who accept Christ as their Savior are "worthy' of heaven. Not all choose to follow Him and become His disciples and if not, they are not "worthy" of Him. The bride of Christ is taken out from the Church (Body of Christ) just as Eve was taken out from the body of Adam. Since the beginning of the Church many have died becoming the bride of Christ. The Rapture is an event at the end of the Church Age to remove all who are the bride of Christ - They are "worthy" of Him. Those "believers" who are left behind will then enter into Great Tribulation to prove their faith - much like the 5 foolish virgins who were sent away to "pay the price" for more oil (Holy Spirit) because they were not "ready" to be taken in. We would not accept an unfaithful, uncommitted, immature spouse who is "not ready" for marriage and neither will Jesus. (Read the parable of the banquet) We cannot just assume the highest (seat) position next to Christ without having an intimate relationship with Him. God who sees each of our hearts will decide who qualifies as Christ's Bride. WARNING to all believers is needed here - Be dressed, be spotless, without wrinkle and blameless for your Lord comes at a time when you least expect Him, so be ready at all times and pray that you too may be "worthy" to escape the things that are coming upon this earth.