Scriptural verses about the rapture

Basically,

1) pre-tribulation is before the tribulation and this appears to be before the seals of Rev. 6 at Rev. 4.
2) mid-tribulation is the mid point of the tribulation that appears to be between the seals and trumpets and more specifically Rev. 8:1.
3) post-tribulation is after the tribulation and this appears to be after the bowls of Rev. 16.

However, it seems to be generally accepted that the rapture occurring somewhere close to these three areas of time is considered to be within their definitions. Because, let's say that the tribulation began as a result of some event and we did not recognize that event as the beginning of the tribulation, and the rapture occurred five weeks later, then the rapture would still be considered pre-tribulation. The same goes for the mid and post rapture possibilities.

There are many other possible definitions available to you and mine is not to be considered absolute.

Thanks, this is the sort of explanation I sought. I'll let the others all weigh in and try to get a basic handle on them.

boraddict , just curious why you decided to exclude Pre-wrath? It has some similarities with all three, but is distinct in it's position. I get this feeling that many really don't understand it.

Your list is extremely absent of many passages.
I agree, which is why I asked for any and all passages or chapters that I might need to include and look at.

The first reason being the audience. Most here hold to Pre-TB and thereby do not use or are not aware of other verses supporting other views. Because of that, you can be limited to scripture from that perspective.

Secondly, I would stick with canon (66 books) types avoiding other works that could mislead and not be factual. No reason to drink from an unproven cistern when we have a proven word.
I do agree with this for the most part. However, the "cannon" has never actually been closed. Depending on what bible you read, there are some with more books than others. Even the early christians quote from books not in our "cannon". Our cannon even references books that are not in at at least twice, Jasher and Enoch. I do however put the premium on the cannon books. I also limit what apocryphal writings I give "scriptural" value to. I'm not interested in the fringe Jewish books like the more "druidic" type stuff. I do see historical and background type value at the least, in the "accepted apocryphal books, like what was in the Septuagint and the 1611 KJV. They were kept along with the cannon, even though they were not "part of" it. So, even the early Christians and messianic Jews used them. I don't use them as a "primary" source, but they can help flesh out phraseology and common terminology and the like. 

Third, the harpazo event is overhyped. I recognize that you are doing a study on it and I’m not trying to deter you from that. But the focus of the early church and most of the Bible in our change was the resurrection of the dead. That is what is key, not the rapture. If you find passages on the resurrection of the dead, you’re not far from what is termed the rapture.
It is partly for this reason that I am expanding to the "end days" as opposed to rapture and revelation. I feel that if I do a well done and thorough study of this, any "rapture" and accompanying beliefs will bear themselves out, without my delving into a specific held belief of it. I predominantly just wanted a basic idea of what each was based in, so that I might properly address any of these in my summary, without misrepresenting the core ideas. I have no intention of reading articles or learning the ins and outs of each. My opinions and subsequent beliefs will be formed and affirmed by what I actually read in scripture, regardless of anyones personal interpretation of it. It was my studies on the early church and their traditions that were the impetus for this study. I will admit that I will tend toward the beliefs they held over any we currently do, since they were united and still held to the apostles traditions over anything else.

Fourth, I believe you will not get everything you need unless you read it all yourself. The spirit will give you sight, not the internet. Prayer for wisdom and much study will do this. Go in with an open mind WITHOUT any preconceived notions. Don’t let certain theological ideas cloud a plain reading. Stick with scripture only; no outside influences or customs of man!
I completely agree with this, and I have read the entire bible many times. But I am human and trying to look at a focused topic means looking at certain parts specifically. So, I asked for suggestions of "scripture" and not articles and the like. I could miss something alone that may help me. I'm fine with adding hours to my reading and study, if it means I'll get a fuller picture. I take the verses and books and read them myself, not just the quoted passages, since context matters. I threw out all previously held beliefs some time ago, and have re-read scripture with the understanding that I didn't ever understand. So, I hold even my own personal previous learning with skepticism, to be properly learned by keeping my mind free of such bias as best I possibly can. This has taught me that many of the previous things I believed were actually rooted in traditions of the churches, not scripture. Thus leading me to this particular study. For example, In this study, on only the first page of the first book of Revelation, I have about 8 pages of notes and references and cross-references I made

Fifth, ask yourself questions regarding the verses. Are they logical?
That is why I read the context of the verse and what proceeds and follows it, to not fall to personal interpretation or face value understanding, void of context. I further take each phrase or scripture and search for other scripture that bears out the same meaning or wording/terminology, so as to allow scripture to define scripture, without looking outside, except in instances where a refinement of meaning can be helped by basic examination of the original Greek, Aramaic or Hebrew words, etc. I also compare against several, about 10 or 15 different versions of the bible, so I don't miss the occasional translational issues. I have concordances, lexicons and interlinear bibles to compare with as well. I also use the Septuagint and Masoretic, to get a full scope.

Ask yourself questions such as:
What precedes the rapture?
What precedes the resurrection of the dead?
What happens concurrently with the resurrection of the dead?
How many times does Christ come back?
How many resurrections are there? Differences?
Similarities in other verses?
What did Christ followers believe?
Are there signs that precede it?
What is the purpose of the resurrection?
What happens after the rapture? And what must be in place for that to happen?
Can everyone have it wrong?

GL and If you want to talk, send me a private message. I won’t reply back on this thread.
I'll more than likely take you up on this, as this study will be and already has been quite time consuming. I was probably 30 or 40 hrs. into it before I even considered asking for additional help. I leave each to their own theology, I'm not trying to prove anyone right or wrong, just seeking the truth. My own opinions will be formed by the scriptures, whether that agrees with anyone else's or not. To be blunt, I'm not looking to make friends with this, just seeking the best understanding of what scripture is saying about the end times as I can get, free of interpretations of the churches and others. No matter how learned and well versed they are. Scripture is the ultimate truth and that is where my allegiances fall. I certainly do appreciate your offer of help, as I do the others, no matter the opinion you may or may not hold. God Bless!

No sorry I would not agree