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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: Dear Vintage, I agree with your post, and I think you did a good job in making your point with Scripture and keeping it simple. Many of the views of when these thing will happen are long, drawn out and, confusing, as far as I'm concerned. One this you said that I have to question though is your question: Aren't there a lot of events that need to be accomplished before the rapture?" Implying that somethings need to be accomplished before the Rapture can happen. I cant say for sure of course and I don't believe for a moment that anyone else can either, but I don't believe there are. :-) I also don't see anywhere in Scripture where it says that the Rapture is a single event. Just food for thought. :-) Thanks for a good old common sense post. John |