I remember first hearing the term "rapture" in regards to being taken up into heaven, about four years ago. Though a common term and topic in mainstream Christianity it's foreign to most members of the LDS church. Though we don't use that term or theology, we know very clearly how it will play out here on Earth when Christ returns.
Here is an online Q&A response that I thought offered a great explanation. I pasted it below:
If you asked a Mormon about the rapture, you might not get a clear
answer. The word, “rapture” isn’t part of our vocabulary in this
context, and you won’t hear a lesson about it on Sunday. As far as my
research goes, there isn’t a consensus among other Christians concerning
what the rapture is either, but the basic idea is that righteous
individuals will experience Heavenly glory at an event where they
encounter Christ. And yes, we believe that will happen.
Do we believe in the popular idea that all or even some of the
righteous souls on this earth will all be taken away permanently,
leaving the rest behind? No, this earth is God’s creation and He will
not abandon it. In fact, quite the opposite will occur, and the earth
will be burned at His coming (Nahum 1:3-5).
This is a crucial part in returning the earth to a state like the
Garden of Eden which is described by John as a “new heaven, and a new
earth” (Revelation 21:1)
and is symbolic of our personal conversion (Noah’s flood = Baptism.
Renewal of the earth by fire = Baptism by fire and spirit. John 3:5).
The righteous will be spared during this period and will live on the
newly cleansed earth during the Millennium of Christ’s reign. The
righteous that will be spared will be the honest and just people of the
earth, not members of any specific church. This includes all people who
are honest, chaste, and live according to their own level of light.
Prior to this renewal, God will be pouring as much light, truth and
spirit onto the earth for our benefit. This is to help all to endure
what may be termed the “tribulation,” another word not found in our
vocabulary in this context. This coincides with our belief concerning
the increasing wickedness and suffering that will exist before Second
Coming of Christ. With God’s help, it is and will continue to be
possible to be happy in spite of what is happening around us. And also
because of God’s help, it is our responsibility to search out those in
need of a caring heart.
The subject of the Second Coming is extremely complex in its details
and yet very simple by nature. One could focus intently on every sign,
every prophecy and every scripture and still miss the very point of the
matter, that is, that Christ is returning and we must be ready to
receive Him. Study the scriptures and the words of the prophets for
yourself to learn about His gospel.
Here is another great response to this question: http://en.fairmormon.org/Mormonism_and_doctrine/Rapture_and_LDS_theology
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