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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: Is the rapture biblically supported? |
Bible Note: Greetings Tim - although I agree with the concept, I can't agree with the promotion of a "catching away" prior to any "tribulation" as prophesied . . . yet I do see this taking place prior to the out pouring of God's wrath upon the earth. (1 Thess 1:10; 5:9) What bothers me is that believers may become disillusioned when these things (events as prophesied up until the vial or bowl judgments) happen upon the earth. I do not want my children to fear, but to patiently stand firm in their faith and wait patiently for the Lord; to not be surprised because Jesus has plainly stated, John 16:33 that we are to expect "tribulation." Indeed, many our our members are enduring persecution, hardship and martyrdom for their faith in Jesus across the globe. They are not being "raptured" out of their "troubles" . . . why is it that western believers think that they will escape and be carried to heaven on a cloud of ease? Most likely because our pulpits have preached this message . . . imo, someone is going to be surprised, may it be me!! Blessings, mommapbs |