The document discusses details and practical applications of the rapture according to several New Testament passages. It outlines that the rapture will be a mystery, universal, and instantaneous event that will result in victory over death for believers. Believers should live steadfast, immovable lives devoted to God's work as they watch and long for their transformation and the rapture's occurrence, finding comfort in believing loved ones are with the Lord. They must purify themselves and conduct their lives in a holy, godly, and blameless manner as they look forward to Christ's return.

1. I CORINTHIANS
15:50-58
LIVING THE
RAPTURE
REALITIES

2. DETAILS OF THE RAPTURE,
I Cor. 15:50-53
It is a “mystery”
It is “universal”
It is instantaneous
It is necessary
It will be the end of death for
Church saints!

3. DETAILS OF THE RAPTURE,
I Cor. 15:50-53
It will be a great victory!!!

4. MORE DETAILS OF THE RAPTURE
• Philippians 3:20-21
• I Thessalonians 4:13-18
• Titus 2:11-14
• I John 3:1-3

5. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
THE RAPTURE TRUTHS:
• I Corinthians 15:58!
Be Steadfast!
Be immovable!
Always abounding in the work
of the Lord

6. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
THE RAPTURE TRUTHS:
• Philippians 3:20-21
Be Watching!
LONG for your new body!

7. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
THE RAPTURE TRUTHS:
• I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Be Comforted concerning
Christians who have already
gone to be with the Lord!

8. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
THE RAPTURE TRUTHS:
• Titus 2:11-14
Deny ungodliness
Deny worldly desires Looking
for the
Live sensibly blessed
Live righteously hope!
Live godly

9. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
THE RAPTURE TRUTHS:
• I John 3:1-3
Purify yourself, as He is pure!

10. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF
THE RAPTURE TRUTHS:
• II Peter 3:11, 14
Holy Conduct
v. 12,
Godliness Looking for
Peace and hastening
Spotless the coming of
the day of God!
Blameless

11. The Rapture…
Believe it…
And LIVE IT!!!

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