The trumpet in 1 Corinthians 15 signals the sudden transformation of believers at the Rapture, when the dead are raised incorruptible and the living are changed.
The trumpet call initiates the resurrection of deceased believers and the instantaneous change of living believers into immortal bodies. It is described as happening 'in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,' signifying the completion of God's purpose for the Church. Les Feldick distinguishes this trumpet from the trumpets in Revelation, emphasizing it is God's own trumpet for the Church.
1 Corinthians 15:52 — This verse explicitly mentions the trumpet and describes the moment of resurrection and change.
The Bible says that at the last trumpet, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and those alive will be changed. This change occurs in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. The corruptible must put on incorruption, and the mortal must put on immortality. This event is described as a secret not previously revealed, and it indicates that not all believers will die but will be transformed.
Les Feldick emphasizes that the trumpet in 1 Corinthians 15 signals the Rapture of the Church, an imminent event. He stresses that this trumpet is distinct from the trumpets in Revelation, as it is God's own trumpet for the Church. The trumpet announces the resurrection of dead believers and the transformation of living believers into spiritual, incorruptible bodies. Les also connects this to the concept of the 'last trump' and the immediacy of the event.
The 'last trump' refers to the trumpet call that initiates the resurrection and transformation of believers. Les Feldick clarifies that this is not the same as the trumpets in Revelation, which are given to angels. The trumpet in 1 Corinthians is God's trumpet for the Church, and it signals the sudden change of believers.
At the sound of the trumpet, the dead in Christ are raised incorruptible. This resurrection is for church-age believers, not Old Testament saints, as Les notes that Daniel has to wait. The trumpet call ensures that believers who have died are raised to new life.
Living believers will be changed in a moment, at the twinkling of an eye, without experiencing physical death. This change is described as putting on incorruption and immortality, making them fit for eternity. Les emphasizes that this change is sudden and immediate.
The Secret of the Rapture
Les explains that 1 Corinthians 15:51 reveals a secret that some believers will not die but be changed, emphasizing the imminent nature of the Rapture.
The Last Trump and Revelation's Trumpets
Les clarifies that the 'last trump' in 1 Corinthians 15 is distinct from the trumpets in Revelation, as God has many trumpets and uses this one for the Church.
Resurrection of Church-Age Saints
Les teaches that the trumpet raises the dead in Christ, specifically church-age believers, and then living believers are changed and caught up together.
Instant Transformation
Les highlights the split-second change of living believers, occurring before they leave the earth, and connects the trumpet to biblical calls for gathering.
Imminence of the Rapture
Les emphasizes that the Rapture is imminent and that believers should be prepared, as it could happen at any time.
Symbolic Trumpet Call
Les draws a parallel between John's vision of a trumpet calling 'come up hither' and the Rapture, where believers hear a trumpet call and are taken.
Necessity of Change
Les explains that the change at the trumpet is necessary because corruptible bodies must put on incorruption and mortality must put on immortality.
From Adam to the Rapture: God's Plan for the Ages
Now, they were cremated, and God is going to have no trouble resurrecting them, but all I want you to see is I don't care where a person may go to their grave, whether it's in the deepest ocean or a deepest cave, or whether they're cremated or blown apart in an explosion, never doubt for a minute that God is going to be able to resurrect that body, because that's what resurrection is all about.
1 Corinthians 15:51: Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
Paul introduces the secret that not all believers will die but will be transformed.
1 Corinthians 15:52: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
This verse directly specifies the role of the trumpet in the resurrection and transformation of believers.
1 Corinthians 15:53: For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
It explains why the change is necessary: to be made fit for eternity.
The trumpet signals the moment when believers are resurrected or changed, marking the Rapture. It is distinct from the trumpets in Revelation and represents God's call for the Church.
No, Les Feldick teaches that the trumpet in 1 Corinthians 15 is God's trumpet for the Church, separate from the seven trumpets of Revelation that occur later.
No, according to 1 Corinthians 15:51, not all believers will die; some will be changed at the last trumpet.
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