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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: Order of events at the 2nd Coming? |
Bible Note: Debbie to preserve peace let's go with your thoughts on the falling away, it works for me. As far as nearly saved Christians getting saved after they see the rapture, while I like the picture the Left Behind books painted, I don't think it is right. If people can't be Christian now when is cost them nothing what makes anyone think they will when it will cost their lives. I imagine the near Christians will be the first to accept whatever explanation is given for the missing people. Remember this is going to be a very very troubling and trying times, cool heads and logical thinking will simply cease to exist. Additonally I believe the Holy Spirit is needed for salvation and I believe heaven's focus will be on the Jew. The Word has warned us repeatedly to get serious that time was running out, God has given plenty of warning. I think many will find it is just to late after the rapture occurs. I think there are many today that are playing Christianity and expect to get serious at death or after they see the rapture and I really believe for them it will be to late. |