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1 Thessalonians 4:13
What follows this verse is the instruction regarding the return of Jesus Christ at the seventh trump.
So, where in the grand scheme of things is AD 50, the date of Paul's writing of this epistle? It is a mere nineteen years after Christ's death and resurrection, and He has not returned yet. It is a topic of hot conversation in the fellowship of the people of the church of God. Some are beginning to worry; some are beginning to feel that it is taken too long. Their hope is being deferred.
So, Paul has to write them, instructing them about the return of Jesus Christ, and to exhort them to get their hope back on track!
John W. Ritenbaugh
How to Know We Love ChristRelated Topics: Hope | Hope , Deferred | Jesus Christ's Return | Jesus Christ's Second Coming | Return of Jesus Christ | Seven Trumpets | Seventh TrumpOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing 1 Thessalonians 4:13:
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What Does 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Mean?
In relation to 1 Thessalonians 4:13, the concern among the church in AD 50, just nineteen years after Christ's death and resurrection, centers on His delayed return. Many in the fellowship are discussing this intensely, with some growing worried and feeling that too much time has passed. Hope among them is waning as they await Jesus Christ's return at the seventh trump. To address this, guidance is provided to alleviate their sorrow over those who have fallen asleep and to restore their hope. The instruction focuses on understanding the timing and nature of Christ's return, urging the believers to remain steadfast and hopeful despite the delay.