With a shout (εν κελευσματ). Note this so-called instrumental use of εν. Old word, here only in N.T., from κελευω, to order, comma…

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven. (See Barnes' commentary on Acts 1:11).

With a shout. The word used here (<…

For.—This is a justification of the statement that we shall certainly not precede the dead. Therefore, the words up to “<…

Whatever ideas we have concerning the details of Christ's coming, this summing up of the whole matter is unutterably precious to us: so shall w…

The authority that validates Paul’s affirmation in v.14 is nothing le than “the Lord’s own word” (cf. 1:8). Various attempts have been made to iden…

For the Lord himself. He uses the term κελεύσματος (shout), and afterwards adds, the voice of the archangel, by way of e…

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven
Not by proxy, or by representatives; not by the ministry of angels, a…

Here is comfort for the relations and friends of those who die in the Lord. Grief for the death of friends is lawful; we may weep for our own lo , …

Previously, Paul aimed to bring the The alonians to the practice of self-control instead of sinful desire, and to curtail their idlene . Now he urg…