The Coming of Christ
The first letter to the Thessalonians discusses the coming of Christ. It mentions it a number of times. There are a number of things we can learn about this event by reading this brief correspondence of Paul.
The coming of Christ is spoken of in at least these areas of the letter: Chapter 1:9-10, 2:19-20, 3:12-13, 4:15-18, 5:2, 23. Sometimes the actual language “coming” is stated directly, yet, in the first chapter it is inferred as the phrase “wait for his Son from heaven” is used.
The Thessalonians were impacted by the thought of the coming of Christ to the degree that they directed their worship away from idols and toward God. It was to direct them toward holiness so that they might be presentable to God when Christ returns. This thought filled the mind of Paul as he envisioned them being a crown and joy in that same holiness.
When Jesus returns the Thessalonians are told very explicitly what will happen upon that day. They are told what it will look like. It is explained how they will meet Jesus in the air, that He will not be touching back down upon the earth. They are told they will meet him in the air, in the clouds. They will do so with all those who have died in the Lord before them.