OPBC logo


The End of the World: Future Events and You
The Rapture: Who Is Involved?  I Thessalonians 4:16-18

  1. THE L______  HIMSELF, v. 16
    1. “The Lord” in the New Testament almost always refers to J_______  , even when quoting Old Testament scriptures where it refers to G____ !
      1. The G_____  of the Universe, in the Person of Jesus, is coming personally to pick us up and take us home !
      2. We will no longer need Him in His position as our i___________.
    2. This is the most encouraging part of our Blessed Hope!
  2. THE A___________  AND A HEAVENLY T_________  , v. 16
    1. These are the signals that g________  Gods people.
    2. These are the signals of a Dispensational c________  .
      1. Compare I Corinthians 15:51-52
  3. THE D______  IN C________ , v. 16
    1. These are the first to be resurrected and united with Christ.
      1. There is a proper o_______  in the resurrection, I Corinthians 15:22-23
      2. John 5:24-29
    2. This is another encouraging part of our Blessed Hope!
  4. ALL CHRISTIANS STILL L________  , v. 17
    1. Be aware of a false doctrine: a so-called P_________  Rapture.
    2. The example given is expectancy: the desire and hope to be raptured in your own L__________  .
      1. This is an enduring motivation for holy living:
        1. Philippians 4:5
        2. II Timothy 4:8
        3. Titus 2:11-13
        4. I Peter 4:7
        5. II Peter 3:14
        6. I John 2:28
        7. Revelation 22:7
      2. And a reason for consistency in Christian fellowship:
        1. I Thessalonians 4:18, 5:11
        2. James 5:8-9
        3. Hebrews 3:13
        4. Hebrews 10:23-25
  5. IT IS FOR U____  , NOT T______  !!!  I Thessalonians 5:1-11
    1. The most important question of your life: Which one are you?