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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 Nolan! I appreciate the questions, but I don't have all the answers. The Event: I think you are right. The covenant will signal the beginning of Daniel's 70th week. The breaking of the covenant will signal the second half of Daniel's 70th week. The Restrainer: Again, I agree with you. I think that the Restrainer is the Holy Spirit. At the rapture of the Church, I believe that the Holy Spirit will withdraw His restraining influence. I don't believe He will cease to be on earth, since He is omni-present. But, I believe He will step aside and allow the anti-christ full reign during the last half of the 70th week. During that time, I believe people can and will come to Christ, but it will be extremely difficult. It will also be an automatic death sentence. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |