Pastor Ralph Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ’s coming? In what ways does it encourage us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledilly Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 What a glorious chapter! And verses 51-52 are the specific description of how our hope of glory will be completed. All believers, first those who have died and then those still alive on earth, will be instantaneously transformed at the sounding of the trumpet call to come home. All that is perishable and mortal will be changed to imperishable and immortal in an amount of time so quick it cannot be further reduced. All traces of our Adamic nature will be gone as we will finally come into spiritual perfection and be made fully like Christ! This is joy and encouragement to the world-weary soul because it is the fullness of all we hope for and await in Christ. Everything we’ve ever longed for, every promise God has made to believers will be realized! THAT will be the time when faith and hope are no longer needed or relevant and will truly pass away into history. Our lesson here refers to this happening at the time of Christ’s coming. Just to clarify a point, I do not believe this appearing of Christ when the Father sends Him to gather His Bride is the same event as His second coming when, in His role as King of kings, He leads the charge from heaven to begin the final battle against evil and actually steps down onto the earth (Rev.19). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerslope Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? Paul is telling us that when Jesus returns, He will appear in a "flash" to everyone, all over the world. Then those who are dead will rise up with immortal bodies, spiritual bodies, and we who are alive will be changed into the same type of body. In what ways does it encourage us? When the trumpet sounds, we cannot do anything. Jesus takes over and all who are His will have their bodies turned from the physical and mortal into the spiritual and immortal. And we will be on our way to God's presence. NO MORE BAD! NO MORE TERROR! NO MORE DEATH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 He will come for us--we'll be resurrected and get our new glorified spiritual bodies! We will be like Him and see Him as He is. No more sorrow, no more tears! We will be changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sank T Monius Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 1 Corinthians 15:51-52Q). What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming?A). The resurrection will come according to God's own schedule.#Q). In what ways does it encourage us?A). Jesus said "For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day." (Luke 17:24) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ’s coming? It will be sudden, (in the twinkling of an eye..or a fraction of a second), at His appointed time according to God's secret counsel when the last trumpet is sounded. (The rapture of the Church will fulfill the Feast of Trumpets). There will be no warning. His power will raise the dead in Christ, and believers who are alive will be raised imperishable, free from decay, changed and transformed in our Heavenly bodies to meet Jesus in the air.(This is prior to the second coming of Christ when His feet will physically stand on the Mount of Olives splitting it in two....beginning His millennial reign on earth for 1,000 years.) In what ways does it encourage us? Like Noah's Ark which is a "type and shadow" of the rapture of the Church, God has planned an escape from the coming judgment on the earth, for His living children....It is such a beautiful thing to imagine...I hope I'm still here to experience coming into His Presence in such a supernatural way. To bypass death, to anticipate the unspeakable joy of being with Him for eternity...."Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ’s coming? In what ways does it encourage us? In these verses Paul gives his understanding at that time of the Second coming of Christ. Paul says that they, here it seems to refer to those to whom he is writing and other Christians of his time will not all die but some will be changed bodily- the physical body will be changed into a spiritual body , probably like that of Jesus when he had returned to the earth. For he told Mary "Do not hold me for I have not yet returned to the Father." (John 20.17) All this will happen in a flash. "The dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed." (15:51-52)" (notes) There will be a Heavenly trumpet sounded, to call attention of all Christians, perhaps today it will be a text message, " and we will be changed." (15:52) At that time we will be changed." (15:52) In these verses Paul is being very descriptive and is trying to paint a picture of what he sees as the second coming of Jesus. It seems quite clear that Paul thought that this event would happen in his life time and that the dead would rise at that time. However in Philippians 1.23 he teaches "I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;"There seems to be a discontinuity in Paul's teaching here. The Philippians quote seems to imply that we are with Jesus as soon as we die. This than is how we are encouraged. Jesus is standing at the right hand of God the Father and is waiting for us. (Acts 7.56) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ’s coming? In what ways does it encourage us? In these verses Paul gives his understanding at that time of the Second coming of Christ. Paul says that they, here it seems to refer to those to whom he is writing and other Christians of his time will not all die but some will be changed bodily- the physical body will be changed into a spiritual body , probably like that of Jesus when he had returned to the earth. For he told Mary "Do not hold me for I have not yet returned to the Father." (John 20.17) All this will happen in a flash. "The dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed." (15:51-52)" (notes) There will be a Heavenly trumpet sounded, to call attention of all Christians, perhaps today it will be a text message, " and we will be changed." (15:52) At that time we will be changed." (15:52) In these verses Paul is being very descriptive and is trying to paint a picture of what he sees as the second coming of Jesus. It seems quite clear that Paul thought that this event would happen in his life time and that the dead would rise at that time. However in Philippians 1.23 he teaches "I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;"There seems to be a discontinuity in Paul's teaching here. The Philippians quote seems to imply that we are with Jesus as soon as we die. This than is how we are encouraged. Jesus is standing at the right hand of God the Father and is waiting for us. (Acts 7.56) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvoryEagle Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? Suddenly In what ways does it encourage us? Pain free in new bodies Our text says: "... at the last trumpet.For the trumpet will sound,the dead will be raised imperishable, andand we will be changed." (15:51b-52a) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52) What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? In what ways does it encourage us? All believers who have passed away will be raised and receive their resurrection bodies. On the other hand, those believers who are still alive when our Lord returns will not experience death but will be changed into their resurrection bodies in an instant. That is in the smallest possible amount of time – in the twinkling of an eye. A trumpet blast will usher in the new heaven and new earth. To think we will all be given new bodies - bodies that are imperishable and immortal. No more pain or suffering. No disabilities. Only eternity with Jesus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delivered Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52) What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? To those who walk in faith, death holds no terror, but is gain, their faith in Christ is their hope that the body as well as the soul will one day be be raised incorruptible, unto an unending existence, faith in a resurrected body is a indispensible component of the Gospel, it is this hope that we must keep holding onto, or our faith will have been in vain. In what ways does it encourage us? It encourages me to persevere in the "FAITH, to fight the good fight, to run the race set before me, to ever be watching and making ready for the day when the blowing of the "last trump" will sound... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ’s coming? In what ways does it encourage us? 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 teaches us that at anytime when we least expect it, the Lord will return, at the sound of the last trumpet He will appear in all his glory. Those believers who have passed away will be first to be resurrected and meet the Lord in the air. We believers who are alive at the time will be changed in an instant into a glorified body, we also will meet the lord in the air. Christ coming again, although we not the time, we should always be ready to meet Him. We are continually to work diligently to share the gospel with non believers, and stand firm for the word of God. For the devil knows his time is short and will work hard to keep as many souls from going to heaven as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion of Grace Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 These verses tell us a mystery! When Christ comes, in a flash, in a twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet, the dead will be raised no longer perishable, but imperishable. Not only will they raise and be changed but all those left alive will be changed. No longer will there be mortality but immortality. "Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting?" This tells us Jesus defeated death and we too will defeat death through Him! It also tells us He IS returning! Oh happy day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 It teaches us that when Christ returns that we who are in Him will be resurrected and if we are alive we will be transformed. Knowing this it encourages me to stay in Jesus because we know that there is nothing in this world that can take this away from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Beenleigh Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? In a flash, no warning just as the days of Noah, quickly, as fast as the twinkling of an eye( aren't the words so beautiful in imagery ) the last trumpet sounds, the dead will be raised and all will be changed. In what ways does it encourage us? To see Jesus, our loved ones who have gone ahead, to suffer no more pain, to see the new heavens and the new earth. Encourages us to stay faithful and true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvoryEagle Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? HE WILL COME WHEN THE FATHER IS READY AND NOT ONE MINUTE BEFORE. In what ways does it encourage us? WHATEVER WE ARE GOING THROUGH NOW; IT WILL CHANGE WHEN OUR RESURRECTED BODIES REPLACE OUR PHYSICAL BODIES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? In what ways does it encourage us? The passage in 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 teach us that Christ's coming will: Be preceded by a loud voice and trumpet sound blast from an angel Christ will then come along with angels The dead will rise first to meet him and the Living will be transformed within a twinkle of an eye. The resurrection body will be glorious, imperishable, and has power to live for eternity We will be like Christ after the resurrection. This is encouraging because we do not have worry about those who died before the coming of the Lord since they will resurrect first. furthermore, our resurrection bodies will be special, heavenly, imperishable and glorious like that of our Lord Jesus Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixonle Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ’s coming? In what ways does it encourage us? http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1380-q4-christs-coming/ We are told in our lesson that Paul shares that those who have already died in Christ won't miss out at the time of Christ’s return to earth. In fact, they'll be the first to be resurrected. But to the Corinthians, who are concerned about the form of the resurrection, Paul says, "the dead will be raised imperishable" (15:52b), that is, with resurrection bodies. Also in our notes, we are introduced to the term, “instant transformation”. Yes, we wo;; be instantly changed and transformed from our earthly body into our new imperishable one, like Jesus' resurrection body. 1. The resurrection will happen instantaneously, in a flash, or blink of the eye. Our notes use the terms "in a moment," or “instantaneous action”, “quick glance, the instant movement of the eye from one point to another”. 2. The resurrection will come according to God's own schedule, which we will not know agead of time, so we must be ready at all times. Our text says: "... at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed." (15:51b-52a) Dr. Wilson writes that “In that instant the dead will rise to meet him with resurrection bodies, and the rest of his disciples who are still alive will suddenly feel a change as their flesh-and-blood bodies are changed into resurrection bodies. These bodies will fit us for the Kingdom that will now pervade all. These bodies will never again feel cold or blistering heat. They will never again become sick and waste away. They will never grow tired or be injured. And they will never again feel the tears of grief and the emotions of shame. We will be changed! And it will be wonderful!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmela Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Q4. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52 ) What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? In what ways does it encourage us? Before this passage Paul reminds us that flesh and blood (that which is alive, as we know life) cannot be partakers of eternal salvation and inherit or share in the Kingdom of God; nor does the perishable, that which is decaying (that which no longer has life in it, which is dead), have a share in the immortal. Now what!!!!!!! Here it comes. The MYSTERY REVEALED!!!!!! The trumpet will sound when Christ comes again . . . everyone will hear it . . . In the twinkling of an eye / in a moment . . . the dead in Christ will be raised imperishable (free and immune from decay) . . . those still alive at the time will also be changed or transformed (the body that is susceptible to decay, will be replaced into an imperishable body) . . . we will now be able to say "Death where is your victory? where is your sting?" No longer can it do anything to us. In the passage of 1 Thessalonians 4 we read that those who are dead in Christ will rise first and then those who are alive will join them instantaneously to meet Him in the air. mortal will put on immortal perishable will put on imperishable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissi Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 This is fascinating. I've always avoided end-time talk because it seemed like such ridiculous speculation. This is more clear. When Christ comes again -- the date and number of His coming isn't clear -- there will be no time for preparation or even waiting. It will be instantaneous. Those already dead will have received their resurrection bodies already; those alive will be instantly given their new bodies. Angels are tasked with locating alive believers at the time of the final trumpet call (before?) Christ comes. I'm grateful that this is painless. We simply die and receive our new bodies, or if we die before Christ comes, we'll receive our new bodies in due time. There's no mention of suffering or begging. The decision has been made and God executes it quickly. I'm not afraid to die like this. Those who die before He comes have had much more difficult time dying, unless it's quick as in an accident. I'm watching my father die now, mostly of old age. He is almost blind, unable to write, and can barely move from place to place -- I can recall him as a vital man. This is death for most of us, and it's far, far more painful than the instant death of the resurrection day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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