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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: when does the "RAPTURE" happen and will everyone who is saved be taken up to heaven or will some have to stay and suffer through armegeddon?? |
Bible Answer: Another good question. The following passage describes the rapture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. The short books of 1 and 2 Thess. give good background info. Also 1 Cor 15. When will it happen - there is a great deal of "discussion" about this. I would suggest not letting others make up your mind for you, but read Matt 24, Luke 21, I Thess, 2 Thess, Deut 28-30, Dan 7, Dan 9-12. Focus on the passages that are straightforward to you. Watch and be ready. Watch for the signs in Matt 24. Be ready for false christs and deception. Be ready for persecution. Be ready for the blessed hope and glorious return of Jesus Christ. May He find us ready, Listener |