One day believers will either be raised from the dead or caught up (raptured) in the clouds. Either way, we will be changed in a “moment, in a twinkling of an eye”, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54.
Many believers call this the rapture. The word “rapture” is the Latin translation of the Greek word “harpazo”, which is translated in verse 17 as “caught up”.
Many believers call this the rapture. The word “rapture” is the Latin translation of the Greek word “harpazo”, which is translated in verse 17 as “caught up”.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
On that glorious day we will look on Jesus - the One who loved us so much that He left the glory of Heaven and endured countless sufferings to redeem us from sin. We will meet the One who conquered death, Hell and the grave - the One who loved us in spite of our sins.
This stirs my heart. Imagine seeing His face - hearing His voice - feeling His touch. Imagine bowing at His feet and thanking Him for the cross, the blood, the empty tomb the Bible, the Holy Ghost, the church, and the blessings of life,
1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
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