QT 25 Sep 19, 1 Thess 5:9, We will be physically saved from the wrath to come

1 Thessalonians 5:9 (ESV) — For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

NOTE: These verses continue the discussion on life and death for those who are in Christ, and the coming rapture that will resurrect both the living and the dead that are in Christ. But Paul makes it very clear that we are not destined to wrath. Why would he say that? Because Jesus' return is associated with the tribulation period, a time of wrath upon the whole world, and especially on the unbelieving Jewish nation. His point is that is not a part of a Christian's destiny. As a believer we will be raptured. Jesus will come and take us up with him. This is not the second coming which comes after the tribulation and the explosion of God's wrath upon the world. We are protected from that. The "salvation" mentioned here while related to our spiritual salvation is actually the physical salvation from experiencing the wrath of the tribulation.

PRAYER: Father, I thank you that I am saved, spiritually and in the future physically from the great tribulation. Your anger must be very great against the world. In every way possible we have sought to discredit your word and your creation. We are an incredibly stupid people. Forgive us. Have mercy. Open our eyes to your absolute truth about life and the world.