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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: Greetings Tim! Ok.. What would be the 'Event' that finally triggers the first 3 1/2 years? Would this be the "covenant" spoken of in Daniel 9:27? 27“And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate.” (NASB) Also, who is the "restrainer" in 2 Thess. 2:6-7? I have thought that this would be the Holy Spirit. If it is the Holy Spirit, then how can this be if the Holy Spirit will be with us forever (John 14:16)? If the Holy Spirit has to "step aside", then would this not mean that He has to leave the earth? These are all honest questions! I seek no controversy or argument, I am still seeking to sort all of this out. Blessings! Nolan |