The Rapture as a biblical occurrence, cannot be found in name in the scriptures, but there are several scriptures that reference the event.
However, the recent flavor of interpretation of the event I do not subscribe to.
In effect, if you read the relevant scriptures, it’s not clear WHEN it occurs.
Generally, a rapture before the tribulation is what’s spoken of, and it’s generally assumed the bodies of the believers will “disappear” leaving clothes and all.
However, what need will we have of our old corrupt, aged bodies when we get a new one?
IMHO, the Rapture occurs mid-tribulation, and our bodies remain here, and we will join the Lord Christ Jesus.
The inhabitants of the earth, rather than being struck by fear of the disappearance, will see our bodies and think “good riddance”.
1 Thessalonians 4:17 — “Then we which are alive and remain shall be *caught up* together with them in the clouds it meet The Lord in the air, and so shall we be ever with The Lord.” THE RAPTURE. Rapture is a Latin equivalent of Greek [harpago].
This happens “after the tribulation of those days” (persecution by the antichrsit) when Jesus returns. Matthew 24:29ff. *And then ALL the tribes of the earth shall mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.*
His return will be quite an event! not a secret rapture where empty sets of clothing will suddenly appear. He will send his angels to gather the elect (Matthew 24:30). Angels as escorts — they aren’t depicted in the movie. AND WHERE IS JESUS? Since, all shall see him and attempt to hide themselves from the wrath of the Lamb (Jesus Christ) (Revelation 6:16)
Left Behind, both the Kirk Cameron and the Nick Cage versions, are unscriptural lies.
Well; that thing about clothes is not really mentioned. However, if one extrapolates Elijah's mantle being left behind...
Matthew 24:38-42
For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Luke 17:36
Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left.