Scripture

It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will be transformed.

Observation

Our dying physical bodies cannot inherit God’s kingdom. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed.

When the last trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to eternal life. Those who are alive at the time will be transformed and receive immortal bodies.

Death will be swallowed up in the victory of Christ. Sin is the sting that empowers death. Thank God! In Christ we have the victory over sin and death.

Application

There is much that is unclear about the end times. One thing that is certain is that those who are dead will be raised in a moment. Those who are alive in Christ will be transformed in the twinkling of an eye.

This promise is to everyone who puts their trust in Christ. Christ has defeated sin and death, and if we are in Christ we share the spoils of the victory.

Those who are not in Christ have not had their sins forgiven. They will be raised also, to be judged by God. They will be cast into a Lake of Fire along with satan and the demons.

Faith is a matter of life and death – eternal life and eternal death.

God is not wanting anyone to perish, so He delays the final day to save as many as possible.

Prayer

Thank you Lord Jesus for saving me. Yours is the victory and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.