In a world where it is difficult to lead a quiet life, one needs to have an assurance that God is in control, and that victory is possible. The parousia passage in I Thess 4 assures us that we can remain confident, even when death comes, because our future is with the Lord. The foundation for this assurance comes in the resurrection of Jesus. Because he was able to conquer death, our resurrection is also assured if we are "in Christ". The Jewish betrothal and marriage tradition are an incredible illustration of our coming marriage to Jesus.
Therefore, encourage one another with these words.
Pastor Wayne
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