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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven with a shout of command, with the voice of the archangel and with the [blast of the] trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. |
Bible Question:
In reference to 1 Thes. 4:16, Jehovah Witnesses claim that the Lord will come with the voice of the archangel, therefore making Jesus Michael the Archangel. How do I refute that? Thanks, Joseph |
Bible Answer: Greetings Joseph! I would recommend the following approach to this verse when dealing with Jehovah Witnesses. They are trying to say that coming with a voice of an archangel means that Jesus is an archangel. The easiest refutation of this view (though I doubt they will listen) is simply this: There are three things said to accompany the coming of the Lord: a shout, a voice, and a trumpet. It is not said anywhere in this verse that it is Jesus doing the shouting, or giving voice, or sounding the trumpet. The verse simply lists three things that will accompany His coming. In addition, take them to Hebrews where Jesus is proclaimed to be higher than the angels. So how could He be an angel? I hope this helps! Logic doesn't always work when dealing with cults. Your best bet is prayer and love. People are always more willing to consider what you have to say when they know that you love them. Ultimately, you must rely on the convicting power of the Holy Spirit to expose the lie that they have bought into. Our prayers will be with you! Your Brother in Christ! Tim Moran |