The Appearing Of Jesus

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

Is the appearing of Jesus and the second coming two separate advents?
2 Timothy 4:1, 8; Colossians 3:4; 1 John 3: 1-3; 1 Timothy 6:14; 1 Peter 1:7.
What mystery is expected to occur at the appearing of Jesus?
1 Thessalonians 4: 16, 17 (First Resurrection).
Who are those that will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air?
John 3:5 (Born Again Believers).
Will the dead in Christ rise at his appearing?
Yes: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (First Resurrection).
Will those who are alive and in Christ be also caught up to meet him in the air?
Yes: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (Translation Mortal > Immortality).
What are the signs predicted to precede the appearing of Christ?
2 Thessalonians 2:1-4; Matthew 24: 5-14; Mk.13; Lk.21
What will happen to those who are not taken up in the rapture?
Revelation 6: 12-17.
Will the appearing of Jesus usher in the end of the Gentile Age?
Yes: Romans 11:25.
Did Jesus himself make mention of this particular advent?
Yes: John 14:1-3.
Did Jesus ever mention exactly when he is going to make his appearance?
NO: Mark 13:32.
What will be the spiritual condition of the Church before she is raptured out of this world?
Ephesians 5:27.
Will we be caught up with our natural bodies?
No: 1 Corinthians 15:50-54.
Since no man knows the hour of the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ; what is a believer asked to do?
Matthew 25:13.
Where will we be taken to after we are caught up to meet the Lord in the air?
John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:9.
Will those that are taken up in the rapture pass through any form of tribulation?
Yes: Matthew 24:9; Revelation 7:14; Luke 21:12-19; John 16:33.
Must one be in Christ or in a religion to be taken up in the rapture?
John 14:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (Christ).
When Christ shall appear will we see him as he is?
1 John 3:2.
Is the Lord Jesus Christ symbolic of the Ark of Safety as was in the days of Noah?
Yes: Matthew 24:37-39.
Will there be a social, moral, and spiritual breakdown or collapse in society before the appearing of Jesus?
Yes: Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Timothy 3:1-17.
Is it possible for God to change His mind about this long awaited advent known as the rapturing of the church?
No: 2 Peter 3:3-9.
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.