The Rapture is not guaranteed.. I think it is wise to come from a place of humility that understands that the church is not guaranteed from going through the tribulation. The Church has suffered greatly in the past at God's allowing, and I don't want to be caught saying that the rapture (the validity of the doctrine of the rapture is a whole other debate...) must and will happen. Jesus is coming back, and I want to be ready and prepared for the greatest persecution if the Lawless one comes upon us soon.