"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 3 November 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: "1 Thessalonians 4:17 "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."
Although the word Rapture does not occur in the English Bible the Latin word for "carry off" is "raptus" from which we get the word 'Rapture". A close examination of the prophetic Scriptures reveals a distinction between the Rapture (which relates to the church) and the revelation of Christ in power and glory (which relates more to Israel).
Verses 16-18 for Christians will be an exciting time. For that is when we will be taken up in the air to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As I read these verses I have a picture that accompanying the descent of Christ from heaven will be the voice of an archangel, perhaps Michael, who is portrayed as the leader of the Army of God (Daniel 10:13,21; Jude 9; Revelation 12:7-9). The only other angel mentioned in Scripture is Gabriel. who is given a prominent role as a messenger of God (Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19,26).
The archangels voice will be of triumph because of the great victory at the coming of Christ, culminating thousands of years of spiritual conflict with Satan. (Praise God) The final signal will be the trumpet of God. The three elements consisting of the shout of the Lord Himself, the voice of an archangel and the trumpet of God will be perhaps be separate events occurring in quick order.
The doctrine of the resurrection is a central doctrine of our faith, including as it does the resurrection of Christ and, ultimately, the resurrection of all people. The answer to the question as to how the dead can be raised when the remains of their bodies are in some cases totally scattered is not a problem for our God where "nothing is impossible with Him."
Clearly the resurrected body will be a physical resurrection in which bodily existence will be restored as confirmed in 1 Corinthians 15:51-53. The resurrected bodies of Christians will be like that of Christ (1 John 3:2), incorruptible, and immortal, and yet they will be bodies of flesh and bone Luke 24:39,40; John 20:20,25,27). They will be recognizable, as was the resurrected body of Christ.
Christians who are living will then be caught up in the air with other believers in clouds to meet the Lord in the air. (Wow!!! How exciting is this going to be). In the Bible, the Lord is often accompanied by clouds, signifying His glory (Psalm 68:4; 97:2). The bottom line and most important result is that we will always be with the Lord. (Thank You Jesus).
Today's Hymn: "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder"
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;
When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
On the bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise
And the glory of His resurrection share
With His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies
and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
Let us labor for the Master, from dawn till setting sun
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit as Christians how we look forward to the day that when we be will air bound to the clouds to be with you for all eternity. As we wait for that day may we go about your business in spreading the Good News of the Free Gift of Salvation that come with faith and trust in You. May Your light that is within us be as a beacon on the hill drawing others to us, so that we can tell them about Your Love, Mercy and Grace that was so great for us, that You shed your blood for our sins. May we in our daily lives, give You all the praise and all the glory, which You so richly deserve.
Amen
"Today's Biblical Truth: "The Christian Life not only begins with faith, but it continues as a daily walk of faith."
Click on the Link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from James 1 which is Titled: "It's Easier When You Know".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sister in Christ who are being persecuted for there faith in Jesus Christ and also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: "1 Thessalonians 4:17 "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."
Although the word Rapture does not occur in the English Bible the Latin word for "carry off" is "raptus" from which we get the word 'Rapture". A close examination of the prophetic Scriptures reveals a distinction between the Rapture (which relates to the church) and the revelation of Christ in power and glory (which relates more to Israel).
Verses 16-18 for Christians will be an exciting time. For that is when we will be taken up in the air to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As I read these verses I have a picture that accompanying the descent of Christ from heaven will be the voice of an archangel, perhaps Michael, who is portrayed as the leader of the Army of God (Daniel 10:13,21; Jude 9; Revelation 12:7-9). The only other angel mentioned in Scripture is Gabriel. who is given a prominent role as a messenger of God (Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19,26).
The archangels voice will be of triumph because of the great victory at the coming of Christ, culminating thousands of years of spiritual conflict with Satan. (Praise God) The final signal will be the trumpet of God. The three elements consisting of the shout of the Lord Himself, the voice of an archangel and the trumpet of God will be perhaps be separate events occurring in quick order.
The doctrine of the resurrection is a central doctrine of our faith, including as it does the resurrection of Christ and, ultimately, the resurrection of all people. The answer to the question as to how the dead can be raised when the remains of their bodies are in some cases totally scattered is not a problem for our God where "nothing is impossible with Him."
Clearly the resurrected body will be a physical resurrection in which bodily existence will be restored as confirmed in 1 Corinthians 15:51-53. The resurrected bodies of Christians will be like that of Christ (1 John 3:2), incorruptible, and immortal, and yet they will be bodies of flesh and bone Luke 24:39,40; John 20:20,25,27). They will be recognizable, as was the resurrected body of Christ.
Christians who are living will then be caught up in the air with other believers in clouds to meet the Lord in the air. (Wow!!! How exciting is this going to be). In the Bible, the Lord is often accompanied by clouds, signifying His glory (Psalm 68:4; 97:2). The bottom line and most important result is that we will always be with the Lord. (Thank You Jesus).
Today's Hymn: "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder"
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;
When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
On the bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise
And the glory of His resurrection share
With His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies
and the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
Let us labor for the Master, from dawn till setting sun
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there
When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit as Christians how we look forward to the day that when we be will air bound to the clouds to be with you for all eternity. As we wait for that day may we go about your business in spreading the Good News of the Free Gift of Salvation that come with faith and trust in You. May Your light that is within us be as a beacon on the hill drawing others to us, so that we can tell them about Your Love, Mercy and Grace that was so great for us, that You shed your blood for our sins. May we in our daily lives, give You all the praise and all the glory, which You so richly deserve.
Amen
"Today's Biblical Truth: "The Christian Life not only begins with faith, but it continues as a daily walk of faith."
Click on the Link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from James 1 which is Titled: "It's Easier When You Know".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sister in Christ who are being persecuted for there faith in Jesus Christ and also pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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