Understanding and Interpreting the Bible
(Part 1A --- Recognizing the NECESSITY of dividing the Word)
In our previous study, we had a look at the two verses below, analyzing the
contents of the verses to understand it properly. In this new study, I'd like
to use the colour divisions in them to introduce a new, and
very important topic. I'll make the topic clear as we progress in this post,
but let's first look at the context of the two passages below, specifically based on their colour legends.
(Focus on the Return)
1 Thess.4:16-17 For the Lord himself shall descend from
heaven with a shout, (<-- 7-yr Trib. -->) with the voice of the
archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise
first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up
together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall
we ever be with the Lord.
(Focus on the Rapture Event)
1 Cor.15:51-22 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all
sleep, but we shall all be changed [raptured], 52 In a moment, (<-- 7-yr Trib. -->) in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall
sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be
changed.
(Colour Legend)
Israel: 2nd Coming in Clouds with trumpet and resurrection
Body of Christ: Silent rapture with no visual events
