The Blessed Hope of the Church

The Blessed Hope of the Church

One of the greatest comforts God has given the Church is this truth: our future is not wrath, but rescue.

The Bible does not teach that the Church will endure God’s coming judgment on the world. Instead, it teaches a blessed hope — a promised moment when Christ will call His Church home.

📖 1 Thessalonians 5:9 (KJV)

“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.”

This is not escapism.

This is assurance.

⛅ THE CATCHING AWAY OF THE CHURCH

Before the Day of the Lord breaks upon the earth, Scripture reveals a moment of divine intervention — the Rapture.

📖 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (KJV)

“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, to meet the Lord in the air…”

This event is:

sudden ⚡

joyful ✨

comforting 💛

It is Christ coming for His Bride, not coming in judgment upon the world.

📖 “Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”

— 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (KJV)

🔔 WHY THIS TRUTH MATTERS TODAY

Knowing Christ could come at any moment should not produce fear — it should produce watchfulness, holiness, and hope.

📖 Titus 2:13 (KJV)

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.”

This hope reminds us:

this world is not our home

our labor in the Lord is not in vain

Christ keeps His promises

✝️ A WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT READY

If you are reading this and you are unsure where you stand with God, this message is not meant to scare you — it is meant to invite you.

The same Bible that teaches the Rapture also clearly teaches how to be saved.

📖 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 (KJV)

“Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.”

Salvation is not earned.

It is received by faith.

📖 Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV)

“For by grace are ye saved through faith… not of works…”

If you have never trusted Christ:

believe the gospel

call upon Him

receive the free gift of salvation

📖 “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

— Romans 10:13 (KJV)

💭 A FINAL QUESTION FOR ALL OF US

Christ is coming.

The question is not if, but when.

Are you ready for His appearing?

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