1 Thessalonians 4:16

Spanish Version Is Called = Free Bible Version or (Versión Biblia Libre = VBL) - Public Domain - http://www.freebibleversion.org/ - Copyright © 2018 Jonathan Gallagher y Shelly Barrios de Avila

Pues el Señor mismo descenderá con grito de mando, con el clamor del arcángel, y con el sonido de la trompeta de Dios; y los que han muerto en Cristo resucitarán primero.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse describes the return of Jesus Christ from heaven with a shout and the sound of trumpets, accompanied by angels. It also says that those who have died but believed in Christ will rise first. The key message is about the coming of Jesus to gather his followers.

Explicado para niños

Imagine if your favorite superhero came down from the sky with a loud yell, along with lots of other heroes and trumpets blowing really loudly. And guess what? If you were asleep or even in a deep sleep (like when someone dies), you would wake up too! This is how Jesus will come back to get his friends.

Contexto histórico

This verse was written by Paul around 50-52 AD, directed at the Christian community in Thessalonica. The letter aims to reassure them about their loved ones who had died and to encourage a holy life as they await Christ's return.

Aplicación para hoy

Imagine you're waiting for someone very important, like your best friend moving away but promising to visit. This verse reminds us that Jesus is coming back, so we should live our lives in readiness and hope, focusing on what matters most before He returns.

Temas

• resurrection
• second coming
• faith
• hope
• salvation
• angelic intervention

Versículos relacionados

• Matthew 24:30-31
• John 5:28-29
• Revelation 20:11-13
• 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
• Daniel 12:2

Preguntas frecuentes

Why does Paul mention a shout, voice of archangel, and trump of God?

Paul uses these dramatic elements to emphasize the grandeur and power of Christ's return. These symbols evoke imagery from Jewish traditions about divine intervention and judgment.

What happens to those who are still alive when Jesus comes back?

The verse mentions that the dead in Christ rise first, but subsequent verses indicate that living believers will be transformed and meet the Lord in the air. They won’t stay behind.

How can we prepare for this event mentioned in 1 Thessalonians?

Living a righteous life and spreading the gospel are ways to remain ready, as Paul encourages throughout his letters, knowing that Christ's return could be at any time.

What does this passage teach us about faith in times of waiting?

It teaches us to have hope and to live faithfully while we await Jesus' return. This involves maintaining a holy lifestyle and being actively engaged in the work of Christ until He comes again.