At the rapture coming, we will be caught up to meet Him <span style="background-color:yellow;">in the clouds.</span> He does not set foot on earth. I don't know that the references you used are necessarily accurate. There are many cults out there who also believe in the rapture. Also, many Christians who are not careful about their exegesis. No Christian who is biblical will ever try to "date" it.<br><br>Here is an excellent web site on this subject:<br><br>http://www.raptureme.com/ttcol.html<br><br>