1 Thessalonians 4:14-17

“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 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: 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.”

"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 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: 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." - 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17
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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 mean?

1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 (KJV) states: "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not…

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The Assurance of Our Reunion in Christ

In the sacred tapestry of Scripture, few promises shine as brightly as the hope encapsulated in 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17. The Apostle Paul, writing to the Thessalonian church amidst their concerns about the fate of deceased believers, offers profound comfort by affirming the…

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A Prayer of Hope and Assurance in Christ's Return

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You with hearts open wide, gratefully acknowledging the profound truth found in Your Holy Word. As we meditate on the blessed promise from 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17, we seek to grasp the depth of its meaning and the…

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1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 - "For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."
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1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – "The Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command."
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 – "The Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command."
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1 Thessalonians 4:14 - "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."
1 Thessalonians 4:17 - "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."
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 – "We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing."
"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: 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." - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
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"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." - 1 Thessalonians 4:14
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - BibleGateway.com For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God:
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 - BibleGateway.com For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God:
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 – "We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."
1 Thessalonians 1:4 - "Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God."
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
1 Thessalonians 4:18 - "Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
1 Thessalonians 4:4 - "That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;"
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 - "Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 4:5 - "Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:"