"For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the
Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ" [not the tribulation]..."--Phil. 3:20-21
"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great
God and our Saviour Jesus Christ [not the tribulation];" -- Titus 2:13
"Be patient...unto the coming of the Lord [not tribulation]"--James 5:7
"When he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before
him at his coming [not the tribulation's coming]"--1 John 2:28
"Unto them that look for him [not the tribulation] shall he appear the
second time" -- Heb. 9:28
"So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ [not the tribulation]"--1 Cor. 1:7
"And to wait for his Son [not the tribulation] from heaven, whom he
raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to
come." -- 1 Thess. 1:10
"And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ [not the tribulation]"--2 Thess. 3:5
Differences between The Rapture and The 2nd Coming
| The Rapture | The 2nd Coming |
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Christ comes for His own
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | Christ returns with His own
Revelation 19:14 |
Believers taken to
Father's House
John 14:3 | Believers come to Earth
Matthew 24:30 |
Seen only by believers
1 Corinthians 15:52 | Every eye will see Him
Revelation 1:7; 19:11-16
Matthew 24:30 |
| No reference to Satan | Satan bound
Revelation 20:1-3 |
| Earth not judged | Earth judged
Revelation 20:4-5 |
A Mystery -
1 Corinthians 15:51 | Foretold in Old Testament -
Dan. 12:1-3; Zech. 12:10; 14:4
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