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“Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord“

 

This passage gives us a chronological sequence of events related to the Rapture.

Then

The word “then” means afterward, thereupon, thereafter. This word denotes succession in numbering and shows the chronological sequence. The word “then” strongly opposes the former state of resurrecting the dead. This is an entirely different event. The previous verse explained the place of the dead bodies at the Rapture. This verse explains what happens to those living when Jesus comes again.

we who are alive and remain

By the word “we,” Paul includes himself in those who might be living at the Rapture. He was disappointed but not mistaken. Paul’s expectation of the Rapture kept him on the tiptoe of anticipation of meeting the Lord face to face.

Principle:

Healthy Christians live in anticipation of the Lord’s return.

Application:

A healthy Christian lives on the tiptoe of expecting Jesus’ return. Jesus may come today, glad day! Are you living in anticipation of the Lord’s return?

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