Bible Verses About "Resurrection vs. Rapture — Are They the Same Event"
The resurrection is the raising of bodies from the dead; the rapture is the catching up of living believers. At Christ's return, the dead in Christ rise first, then the living are caught up together.
The resurrection is the raising of bodies from the dead; the rapture is the catching up of living believers. At Christ's return, the dead in Christ rise first, then the living are caught up together.
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout... and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds." — 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Resurrection vs. Rapture — Are They the Same Event?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout... and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds."
"Behold, I shew 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 trump."
"All that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation."
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