1 Corinthians 15:50–52: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
Here Paul deals with the second coming of Christ and what it means to both the living and the dead. “We shall not all die (sleep),” because some saints will be alive when Christ returns; “but we shall all be changed.” This mystery concerns the rapture of the church. When Christ returns, the dead shall be raised first, the living caught up with them, and all will be changed to be like Christ. And all of this will happen in the twinkling of an eye. 1
Application
- Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
- What should you not be ignorant about? Will the Lord return to earth? What will happen to Christians living on earth when this happens? Why are these words able to comfort every believer?
Thought to Share
A twinkle is much faster than a wink, so always be ready for Him. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, I am so thankful that You’re the One that changes me, continually.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
