WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1994 Question 30

Question 30

The Second Coming of Christ

Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians is that those who are left until the coming of the Lord shall

  1. A.die at the trumpet blast and be raised to life
  2. B.die and be buried
  3. C.not die but shall remain awake
  4. D.precede those who have fallen asleep
  5. E.join those who are raised to meet the Lord.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (join those who are raised to meet the Lord.)

Explanation

The dead in Christ rise first; then those alive are caught up together with them to meet the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17).