1Th 4:14-15 | TNotes | STEP | 4:14 The central Christian creed, that Jesus died and was raised to life again , is the foundation for hope in the face of death, guaranteed by the resurrection of Christ (1 Cor 15 ). • God will bring back refers to the resurrection of believers (1 Thes 4:16 ).

b1 Cor 15►

c1 Thes 4:16►

eMatt 24:29-31►

g1 Thes 4:17►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15

4:14 ^a The central Christian creed, that Jesus died and was raised to life again, is the foundation for hope in the face of death, guaranteed by the resurrection of Christ (1 Cor 15 ^b).

• God will bring back refers to the resurrection of believers (1 Thes 4:16 ^c).
4:15 ^d directly from the Lord: Jesus’ own teaching provided the source of Paul’s assurance for the Thessalonians (see Matt 24:29-31 ^e, 40-41 ^f)

• not ... ahead: Paul wants the Thessalonians to know that, when the Lord returns, the dead will not be at a disadvantage but will participate equally in the resurrection.

• In referring to Jesus’ coming, Paul uses a Greek term (parousia) commonly used to describe the coming of the emperor to a city with great pomp and celebration (see 1 Thes 4:17 ^g).