The Last Trump
Written by: Delbert Magusara Haim
February 10, 2013
I would like to clarify something regarding the trumpet that shall sound in the last day because some people would say that there is a trump for the body of Christ’s members (Gentiles), and another one for the kingdom of God people (Israel). This type of doctrine came out because they believe that there is distinction between the terms Church of the body of Christ and the kingdom Church. And that in the last day, the Lord’s coming is in contrast with the meeting with the Lord in the air. In which case, there is a time for the second coming with vengeance and another time for the meeting in the air to rapture the believers, according to them. For the sake of those who are not familiar of this sect, they are the ones that believe there are two different sets of Christians in the Bible; one in the nation Israel (Jews) and the other in all nations(Gentiles). Wherefore, in the coming of Christ there are two literal trumps will sound in different period of time.
Reading the passage in Thessalonians;
Questions:
Who are the dead in Christ that shall rise first? And those who are alive and remain?
And what is Paul referring to this trump in the resurrection event?
Now, take a look also at the passage of Corinthians: Paul clearly mentions there the very specific trump that shall sound for them and described as the last trump.
Just hold on at this point and we will try to read the seven trumpets that sound respectively during the opening of the seventh seal in Revelation.
Since the book of Revelation is the revelation of Christ and of his coming, now, could you conclude that the last trump in Corinthians 15 is not the seventh trump in Revelation 11? And could you also conclude that the dead in Christ that shall rise first in 1 Thessalonians 4 is not the dead in Revelation 20 "and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus"?. We can never see any evidence here that signifies distinction of God's trump for the dead and another trump for the living.
Thus the last trump which Paul talks about is the sound of the seventh angel’s trumpet in Revelation twenty which is the sound of the first resurrection of the dead and together with them the living changed. It is said “This is the first resurrection” in Revelation because this is the putting on of incorruptible body or spiritual body and not a biological one as we can see in the past resurrections that happened like the resurrection of Christ, Lazarus, and the others. For the resurrection of Christ with the others was a visible resurrection just to prove unto the men of Israel that there will be a resurrection of the dead. Even Christ testified Himself that He was not spiritually resurrected but rather physically, which is of the same body of flesh and bones that is corruptible.
But in this last trump that Paul talks about is a spiritual resurrection. Meaning, both the dead and the living shall spiritually resurrect from their respective natural bodies.
Concerning also the “waiting” which Paul refers to in Romans 8 “waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body”, it is actually the waiting for spiritual adoption, both the living and the dead. If we will put this situation in the fact and considering any of his brethren died before the adoption took place, this man would experience death just like what the others experienced in time past. The spirit after death would not be directly caught up into heaven because the proclamation of adoption that would occur only at the last trump that did not happen yet that time. That is why Paul always was comforting the body of Christ’s members and encouraged them to watch this great day of Christ, and if possible, all of them should not die yet in order to experience this very fantastic day which is the direct catching-up of spirit into heaven after death.
All believers who were reserved by Paul for Christ’s coming as he said, “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23“ were already saved from the condemnation of sins but had not yet received spiritual adoption. Thus, when the last trump sounded, all the dead in Christ rose and were released from the grave or sheol, and the living saints who remained, were also quickened after them. This means that their spirit would not die anymore eternally. And this is also now our hope in this age on earth that after the body dies, we shall also experience as what the 1st century saints did experience.
Therefore there is no distinction of trump between Israel saints and the Gentile saints but together resurrected at that period of time in first century.
So be happy and have peace of mind for in the day your flesh will return to dust, your spiritual body at the same time will be caught up directly in the air and not in the grave.
February 10, 2013
I would like to clarify something regarding the trumpet that shall sound in the last day because some people would say that there is a trump for the body of Christ’s members (Gentiles), and another one for the kingdom of God people (Israel). This type of doctrine came out because they believe that there is distinction between the terms Church of the body of Christ and the kingdom Church. And that in the last day, the Lord’s coming is in contrast with the meeting with the Lord in the air. In which case, there is a time for the second coming with vengeance and another time for the meeting in the air to rapture the believers, according to them. For the sake of those who are not familiar of this sect, they are the ones that believe there are two different sets of Christians in the Bible; one in the nation Israel (Jews) and the other in all nations(Gentiles). Wherefore, in the coming of Christ there are two literal trumps will sound in different period of time.
Reading the passage in Thessalonians;
- For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 1Th 4:16-17
Questions:
Who are the dead in Christ that shall rise first? And those who are alive and remain?
And what is Paul referring to this trump in the resurrection event?
Now, take a look also at the passage of Corinthians: Paul clearly mentions there the very specific trump that shall sound for them and described as the last trump.
- 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. 1 Corinthians 15:52
Just hold on at this point and we will try to read the seven trumpets that sound respectively during the opening of the seventh seal in Revelation.
- And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. Rev 8:1-2
- The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. Rev 8:7
- And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; Rev 8:8
- And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; Rev 8:10
- And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise. Rev 8:12
- And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. Rev 9:1-2
- And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, Rev 9:13
- And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Rev 11:15
- And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Rev 20:4-6
Since the book of Revelation is the revelation of Christ and of his coming, now, could you conclude that the last trump in Corinthians 15 is not the seventh trump in Revelation 11? And could you also conclude that the dead in Christ that shall rise first in 1 Thessalonians 4 is not the dead in Revelation 20 "and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus"?. We can never see any evidence here that signifies distinction of God's trump for the dead and another trump for the living.
Thus the last trump which Paul talks about is the sound of the seventh angel’s trumpet in Revelation twenty which is the sound of the first resurrection of the dead and together with them the living changed. It is said “This is the first resurrection” in Revelation because this is the putting on of incorruptible body or spiritual body and not a biological one as we can see in the past resurrections that happened like the resurrection of Christ, Lazarus, and the others. For the resurrection of Christ with the others was a visible resurrection just to prove unto the men of Israel that there will be a resurrection of the dead. Even Christ testified Himself that He was not spiritually resurrected but rather physically, which is of the same body of flesh and bones that is corruptible.
- Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. Luke 24:39
But in this last trump that Paul talks about is a spiritual resurrection. Meaning, both the dead and the living shall spiritually resurrect from their respective natural bodies.
- It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 15:44
- Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. 1 Corinthians 15:46
Concerning also the “waiting” which Paul refers to in Romans 8 “waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body”, it is actually the waiting for spiritual adoption, both the living and the dead. If we will put this situation in the fact and considering any of his brethren died before the adoption took place, this man would experience death just like what the others experienced in time past. The spirit after death would not be directly caught up into heaven because the proclamation of adoption that would occur only at the last trump that did not happen yet that time. That is why Paul always was comforting the body of Christ’s members and encouraged them to watch this great day of Christ, and if possible, all of them should not die yet in order to experience this very fantastic day which is the direct catching-up of spirit into heaven after death.
- Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6
All believers who were reserved by Paul for Christ’s coming as he said, “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23“ were already saved from the condemnation of sins but had not yet received spiritual adoption. Thus, when the last trump sounded, all the dead in Christ rose and were released from the grave or sheol, and the living saints who remained, were also quickened after them. This means that their spirit would not die anymore eternally. And this is also now our hope in this age on earth that after the body dies, we shall also experience as what the 1st century saints did experience.
Therefore there is no distinction of trump between Israel saints and the Gentile saints but together resurrected at that period of time in first century.
So be happy and have peace of mind for in the day your flesh will return to dust, your spiritual body at the same time will be caught up directly in the air and not in the grave.