What happens to the believers who miss the rapture?

According to biblical interpretation, believers who are not raptured will face a period of suffering and tribulation on Earth before Christ’s return. They may be required to endure persecution and potentially martyrdom for their faith, especially if they refuse to take the mark of the beast. However, they still have an opportunity to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ during this time. 

Here’s a more detailed explanation:

The Rapture and Those Left Behind:

• Rapture: The rapture is a biblical event where believers who are alive at the time will be taken up to meet Christ in the air. 
• Left Behind: Those who are not raptured at that time are often referred to as being “left behind”. 
• Tribulation Period: The time after the rapture, and before the Second Coming of Christ, is often referred to as the Tribulation Period, a time of great suffering and hardship.

The Fate of Those Left Behind:

Millennial Reign: After the Tribulation, some interpretations suggest that those who were saved during the Tribulation will enter into the Millennial Reign, a period of peace and prosperity on Earth under Christ’s rule. 

Persecution: Those who remain on Earth during the Tribulation will likely face intense persecution for their faith, as they will be targeted by those who oppose God.

The Mark of the Beast: Many interpretations of the Bible suggest that those who refuse to take the mark of the beast, as described in Revelation 13, will be killed for their refusal.

Opportunity for Salvation: Despite the tribulation, there’s a belief that those who were not raptured can still be saved if they turn to Christ during that time.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, we long for Your return. You promised to come again, and we eagerly anticipate that day. We thank You for the hope of the rapture, the glorious moment when we will be taken up to meet You in the air. Help us to live lives that are pleasing to You, filled with love, compassion, and faith. Grant us wisdom and discernment to discern Your signs and to remain vigilant. Guide us in our daily lives, that we may be ready to meet You when You come, both living and dead. In Jesus name. Amen.

Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!