The coming of the Lord Jesus is the Christian’s proper hope. This we see in 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10. We wait for God’s Son from heaven.
First Thessalonians 4:13-18 unfolds for the first time the manner in which it will take place. First Corinthians 15:51-57 unfolds the blessed revelation of an incorruptible and immortal body received in that day. Philippians 3:21 unfolds the truth that we shall have bodies of glory like Christ.
Every Old Testament scripture, without any exception whatsoever, mentioning the future coming of the Lord refers to the setting up of the kingdom on earth. When His coming in that character is spoken about, we come with Him, having previously been caught up to meet Him in the air (Zech. 14:5; Jude 14; Rev. 17:14).
“The Spirit and the bride say, Come.” May our hearts respond and say, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:17,20).
H. E. Hayhoe