Bible Verses About The Rapture And The Resurrection

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.

Key last-trumpet resurrection text.

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.

Explicit caught-up passage.

Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

Core resurrection question in Paul.

For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

Direct resurrection statement from Paul.

And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

Directly names resurrection of life and judgment.

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

Key passage on resurrection body and imperishability.

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.

Core first resurrection text from Revelation.

Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

Plain last-day resurrection statement.

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

Christ as firstfruits of resurrection.

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

Direct passage about a mystery and believers being changed.

And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

Explicit hope of resurrection of both just and unjust.

But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.

Explains the thousand-year first resurrection frame.

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

Shows the living do not go before the dead.

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

Brings God bringing the dead with Jesus.

Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.

Supports resurrection language from Isaiah.

But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.

Seventh trumpet theme, but more indirect.

And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.

Ascension language that fits gathering imagery.

But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

Order of Christ then those who belong to him.

Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

General Bible proof of resurrection from Acts 26:8.

Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

God will raise us also with Jesus.

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

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.

Kingdom trumpet, useful but indirect.

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Comfort verse tied to the coming passage.