Q # 238933

Question:

Dear Dr. Lindstrom, Could you please explain. When a believer dies, He is present with the Lord. If you are present with the Lord when you die. Then who are the dead that meet JESUS in the air at the time of the Rapture? How can you be with the Lord, and then be risen from the dead at the Rapture? Thank You for your time. I enjoy your radio show daily as well as your weekly television show. Thank you for being a great example of a true Christian and believer of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Keep Looking UP JESUS IS COMING SOON! May God continue to Bless You and your family. Keeping you and your family in my prayer. God Bless You.

Answer:

The souls of the believers are present with the Lord and will come with Him at the event of the rapture. Their souls will rise up from the earth to be united with their souls.