The Thessalonians were wondering why many of their fellow believers had fallen asleep (Died) and what would happen to them when Christ returned? Paul wanted the Thessalonians to understand that death is not the end of the story. When Christ returns all believers –Dead and Alive will be united never to suffer or Die again.
What Does Paul means when he says, “By the Word of the Lord” Either this was something that the Lord Had revealed directly to Paul or it was a teaching of Jesus that had been passed along orally.
Vs 15-18
Knowing exactly when the Dead will be raised in relation to the other events at the second coming is not as important as knowing why Paul wrote these words- To challenge the believers to comfort and encourage one another when Loved ones Die. This passage is a great comfort when any believer dies.
Because Jesus came back to Life, so will all believers .
All Christians including those living when Christ returns will live with Christ forever. Therefore we need not to despair when Loved one dies or world events take a tragic turn. God will turn our tragedies into triumphs our poverty to riches our pain to glory and our defeat to victory.
All believers throughout the history will stand united in God’s presence safe and secure. As Paul comforted the Thessalonians with the promise of the resurrection so we should comfort and reassure each other with the "GREAT HOPE".
Article by
Moses Njoroge
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