So, you think that if clouds are mentioned in one event, that they must be referring to the same clouds. They do the same thing with the word "trumpet." Since the word "Trumpet" is mentioned in the seven trumpet judgments, then the last one must be the "last trumpet" referred to in 1 Cor.15:52.
The fact is that, both events mention clouds. When the dead in Christ rise first, the living in Christ are caught up with them in the clouds. Likewise, when the Lord returns to the earth to end the age, Matt.24:30 reveals the Son of Man arriving on the clouds.
By making the reference to clouds as referring to the same event, you put the church through God's wrath which must take place prior to the Lord's return to the earth to end the age as described in Matt.24:29-31 and Rev.19:11-21.
Why don't you consider all scriptures instead of settling on your adopted belief?! The church cannot be gathered at Matt.24:29-31 because it would put them through God's wrath which must take place prior to the Lord's return to the earth. That should always be the first concern when interpreting the timing of the gathering of the church. Since God's wrath comes first, then we must be removed prior to His wrath.
The fact is that, both events mention clouds. When the dead in Christ rise first, the living in Christ are caught up with them in the clouds. Likewise, when the Lord returns to the earth to end the age, Matt.24:30 reveals the Son of Man arriving on the clouds.
By making the reference to clouds as referring to the same event, you put the church through God's wrath which must take place prior to the Lord's return to the earth to end the age as described in Matt.24:29-31 and Rev.19:11-21.
Why don't you consider all scriptures instead of settling on your adopted belief?! The church cannot be gathered at Matt.24:29-31 because it would put them through God's wrath which must take place prior to the Lord's return to the earth. That should always be the first concern when interpreting the timing of the gathering of the church. Since God's wrath comes first, then we must be removed prior to His wrath.
How many times in Revelation does it mention Jesus coming in the cloud after each of the seven trumpets are sounded?
Is there a separate trumpet for His coming again in the cloud?
I ask these to further understand your beliefs.
Thanks in advance my Brother.