Graphic: We'll meet Christ in the air - but when?
Most people say 1 Thessalonians 4 describes a secret Rapture taking place before the Great Tribulation. But put together all the scriptures that talk about being resurrected to meet Christ in the air, and you can piece together a coherent picture of not only when it will happen (at the end of the Tribulation), but how obvious it will be (very).
1 Thessalonians 4
Matthew 24
1 Corinthinans 3
Revelation 11-20
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1 Thessalonians 4
When?
Not stated
Where is Christ?
In the clouds
Who is gathered?
The dead, then the living saints
Who is raised first?
The dead
What is heard?
The voice of an angel and a trumpet
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Matthew 24
When?
After the tribulation
Where is Christ?
In the clouds
Who is gathered?
The elect
Who is raised first?
Not stated
What is heard?
A trumpet
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1 Corinthinans 3
When?
Last trumpet
Where is Christ?
Not stated
Who is gathered?
The dead, then the saints
Who is raised first?
The Dead
What is heard?
Last trumpet
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Revelation 11-20
When?
Seventh trumpet
Where is Christ?
Seen coming down form heaven
Who is gathered?
The dead are judged, the saints rewarded
Who is raised first?
Not stated
What is heard?
Seventh trumpet
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