1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

FOMO (Fear of Missing out)

The Thessalonian’s concern - What about believers who have died? (1 Thessalonians 4:13)

Paul’s answer

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

• They will not miss out
• We grieve with HOPE

A snapshot of Jesus’ Second Coming

1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

• No secret
• His people will meet Him

Different interpretations of the “rapture” 1 Thessalonians 4:17

1. Snatched away to heaven (premillennialism)

3. The King’s Triumphant Return - snatched up to join his glorious entry

Paul writes to encourage and show Christian hope! Hope in the face of death.

v17 - And so we will be with the Lord forever

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