David in NJ
Well-Known Member
Thessalonians Chapter 1 : Paul writes to the Body of Christ in Thessolonica to give comfort and hope - WHY ???
Because they were experiencing great persecution and tribulation - get it!
They were being put to death because of their faith in Jesus - get it!
When Paul gets to chapter 4 he again comforts them (and us) that IF, again IF, we remain alive unto the coming of the Lord, He will take us up to Him (Rapture) but NOT before the resurrection - "at the Last Trump the dead in Christ will rise FIRST, then we who are alive at His Coming will be caught up (Raptured) to forever be with Christ. Comfort one another with these words"
No greater comfort than to know that your family/friends who were put to death for their faith in Jesus will be resurrected and united with us when the Lord returns.
Because they were experiencing great persecution and tribulation - get it!
They were being put to death because of their faith in Jesus - get it!
When Paul gets to chapter 4 he again comforts them (and us) that IF, again IF, we remain alive unto the coming of the Lord, He will take us up to Him (Rapture) but NOT before the resurrection - "at the Last Trump the dead in Christ will rise FIRST, then we who are alive at His Coming will be caught up (Raptured) to forever be with Christ. Comfort one another with these words"
No greater comfort than to know that your family/friends who were put to death for their faith in Jesus will be resurrected and united with us when the Lord returns.