RAPTURE – PART 2

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” – John 14:2-3

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 15:50-53

INTRODUCTION

Our last lesson revealed the meaning of the word, rapture. We also discovered events surrounding the rapture as regards timing and other issues. Today’s lesson will show us the reasons, the qualification as well as fallacies surrounding the rapture. May the good Lord teach our hearts and bless our lives with His truth by His Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

OUTLINE

1. WHY WILL THE RAPTURE TAKE PLACE?

2. WHO WILL BE RAPTURED?

WHY WILL THE RAPTURE TAKE PLACE?

1. To resurrect the just of all ages from among the dead – 1Thess.4:13-17; Ps.50:1-6.
2. To take the saints out of the world before the tribulation –Lk.21:34-36; 2 Thess.2:7-8; 1Thess.1:10.
3. That Jesus Christ might present to Himself a Church without spots or wrinkles –Eph.5:27; Jn.14:1-3.
4. To transform or change the bodies of all faithful saints from mortality to immortality –Phil.3:20-21; 1Cor.15:21-23, 42-44, 51-58.
5. To assemble the saints at the marriage supper of the Lamb –Rev.19:1-10.
6. To allow the revelation of the anti-Christ – 2 Thess.2:1-8.
7. To present saints to God the Father – 1 Thess.3:13; Jude 24.
8. To make the saints whole in body, soul and spirit – 1 Jn.3:2-3; Rom.8:22-23.

WHO WILL BE RAPTURED?

1. Those who are in Christ at His coming – Jn.1:12; 2 Cor.5:17.
2. Those who earnestly desire His appearance – Titus 2:13; Phil.3:20.
3. Those who love the Lord supremely – Phil.3:7-10; Jn.21:15-17; Jn.14:15;; Mk.16:15-18; Lk.19:12-13.
4. Those whose citizenship is in Heaven – Phil.3:20-21; Eph.2:19.
5. Those who will live holy even as He is holy – 1 Pt.1:16; Heb.12:14; 1 Jn.3:1-3.

CONCLUSION

Let us be sober in watchfulness, always fellowshipping together and keeping the unity of the faith in the bond of peace – 1 Thess.5:6,  Heb.10:25, Eph.4:3.

QUESTIONS

1. Stating six reasons, why will the rapture take place?

2. Mention the categories of people that would be raptured.

Altar call for the unbeliever: For anyone reading this who is not saved and wants to be part of the family of God, please repeat this out loud. Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I have sinned against you. Lord Jesus forgive me of my sins. I repent of my sins. Lord Jesus come into my life and be my Lord now and forever in Jesus Name

Prayer: Holy-Spirit help me to be prepared for the coming of Jesus Christ, to pattern my life in accordance to God’s word & will in Jesus Name.

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