Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
1, The Event –
The Fulfilment of Christ’s Promise. John 14:2-3.
The Display of Christ’s Power. 1 Thess 4:16.
The Realization of Christ’s Presence. 1 Thess 4:17.
2, The Accompaniment –
The Shout of a King. 1 Thessalonians 4:16.
The Voice of the Chief Messenger. 1 Thess 4:16.
The Trump of God. 1 Thessalonians 4:16.
(The Lord Himself as Prophet, Priest and King)
3, The Fulfilment
Resurrection of sleeping saints. 1 Thess 4:16.
Rapture of living saints. 1 Thessalonians 4:17.
Reunion of all saints. 1 Thessalonians 4:17.
Rewards for faithfulness. 1 Cor 3:11-17. Revelation 22:12.