1 Thessalonians 4:16 - The Return of the Lord - Bible Hub
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves.
16 Bible Verses about Eagerly Waiting For The Return Of The Lord
Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. ...
1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 NIV - According to the Lord’s word, we …
1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. New International Version. 15 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. 16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the ...
Asleep in the Lord – Austin's Blog
16 hours ago · The Bible consistently and often uses the metaphor of “sleep” to describe the deaths of believers. Matthew 9:24 – Jesus says of a deceased girl, “The girl is not dead but sleeping.”. Matthew 27:52- Many Old Testament saints came awake from their sleep after the resurrection of Christ. John 11:11-14 – Jesus refers to Lazarus’s ...
99 Bible Verses about Fallen Asleep In The Lord - OpenBible.info
After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him.”. The disciples said to him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.”. Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep.
How are we to live our lives in light of Christ’s return?
Jan 4, 2022 · In 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Paul concludes a lesson on Christ’s coming with these words: “So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.” To retreat and “hold the fort” was never Jesus’ intention for us.
Lesson 14: Hope and Comfort in Christ’s Coming (1 Thessalonians …
Oct 30, 2016 · When Stephen was stoned to death, he cried out (Acts 7:59, 60), “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” “Having said this, he fell asleep.” And, as Paul goes on to say (1 Thess. 5:10), “whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.”
Who are the dead in Christ in 1 Thessalonians 4:16?
Jan 4, 2022 · It is not meant to convey actual sleep. In fact, the experience of the believer after death and before the end of the age when Christ returns is conscious, blissful communion with the Lord. Paul hints at this in 2 Corinthians 5:6–8 and Philippians 1:23.
Do you think we go to heaven the instant we die, or do we sleep …
Answers. Q: Do you think we go to heaven the instant we die, or do we sleep (or something like that) until Christ comes again and we are awakened? We had a discussion about this in our Bible study, and I was surprised to find out how many different opinions there were. A:
Those Who Have Fallen Asleep - Open the Bible
Sep 15, 2020 · God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep. (4:14) We will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. (4:15) We can be confident about this because Paul says, “to live is Christ and to die is gain.” He also says that to be with the Lord is …