What is the best way to help unbelievers understand the rapture, especially if they think it's rubbish?

[Moderators note: This question assumes that I Cor 15:52 refers to a special rapture of the church vs. the resurrection. For related topics on the rapture, see:

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1 Corinthians 15:52

ESV - ⁵² In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked September 22 2017 • Mike Gardiner