[xzins]

Technically, if I understand 1Th4 correctly,

"the dead in Christ will rise first."

then

"We who are alive....will be "changed" (raptured)"

The necessity of changing this living body into a glorified body IS part of the resurrection. Bodies (living or dead) are glorified.

[Seven_0]

"We who are alive....will be "changed" (raptured)"

The necessity of changing this living body into a glorified body IS part of the resurrection. Bodies (living or dead) are glorified

Since it is appointed unto man, once to die, can we count the rapture as a death too? Sorry to be picky, but it seems there is always something that does not fit.

[Jean Chauvin]

"The necessity of changing this living body into a glorified body IS part of the resurrection. Bodies (living or dead) are glorified. "

LOL!

So, you've "finally caught on"!

You now have to redefine "resurrection of the dead" to include the people who John sees in Rev 20:4 who are alive in their bodies.

How utterly bankrupt and shameful!

Jean