Thematic Bible: Rise first


Thematic Bible



For the Lord Himself [i.e., Jesus] will come down from heaven with a commanding shout [Note: This probably refers to Jesus' voice. See John 5:25, 28], [and] with the archangel's voice [i.e., Michael. See Jude 9] and with the sound of God's trumpet; [at this] the dead in [fellowship with] Christ will rise [from the dead] first. Verse ConceptsDeath, Of BelieversFutureArchangelsLast ThingsMichael The ArchangelResurrection, Of BelieversResurrection, Of The DeadShoutingAngels, DescriptionAngels, Important EventsGod Going DownShout Of GodChrist And HeavenDeath Of God's PeopleOur ResurrectionTrumpets At The EndFirst ResurrectionRisingThe Second ComingThe Rapture

But each one [is raised up] in his own turn: Christ as the firstfruits [See verse 20]; then those who are Christ's [i.e., believers], when He returns. Verse ConceptsSecond Coming Of Christ, The PurposeChrist, Names ForChrist The BeginningMetaphorical FirstfruitsOur ResurrectionThe Second Comingorder