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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain [on the earth] will simultaneously be caught up (raptured) together with them [the resurrected ones] in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord! [John 14:3; 1 Cor 15:52; 2 Cor 5:8; Phil 1:23; Col 3:4] |
Subject: Rapture |
Bible Note: Thank you for the reply. I understand the different positions of pre, mid and post- trib and that we are not immune to tribulation, especially because many of us already have and are suffering for either the cause of Christ or life circumstances. I've read scripture pertaining to the rapture (harpadzo), as well as others commentary utilizing scripture to support their views on either a pre, mid or post-trib point of view. It seems as if the majority take the pre-trib stance, although I've heard it said that this belief is more common due to dispensationalism of the 1800's. personally, I just am reluctant to hold firm to any one position as to when the rapture will occur and will continue searching, as I think that although it's not a deal breaker of one's salvation, I do believe it's important to understand the whole counsel of God. Any more comments are welcome. |