1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What Will Happen?

1. The REVEAL of Christ (verse 16)
2. The RESURRECTION of the saints (verse 16)
3. The RAPTURE of the living saints (verse 17)
4. The REUNION – we meet the Lord in the air (Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 11, Revelation 19:7-10, Revelation 22:12)
   • Rapture = catching up
   • Second coming = setting up
5. The REIGN of Christ (Revelation 20:11-15)

When Will It Happen?

• No one knows (Matthew 24:43)

So What?

1. Live with urgency for the gospel
2. Be ready