http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/may2005/sma55.htm
 

The problem that I am having with dates that are close at hand is that their have not been any reports of the resurrection. The pattern is the "Dead in Christ" rise first.. It would seem they would be with us for the 40 days
before the Ascension as Christ and the others were.
 

Stephen Martin

 
Stephen, The Dead in Christ are already in Heaven!  "Absent from the body, PRESENT with the Lord."  Jesus said to the thief on the cross next Him, "TODAY you will be with ME in PARADISE."  I don't think Jesus lied.  The minute/second we die, we are instantly in the presence of God.  Only those who are remain alive, must wait until the rapture.....for the Dead in Christ ALWAYS precede us, for they are already there!
 

Maranatha!
Deborah
* * .(\ *** /).*. *
   * (\ (_) /) *
 * . (_/ ll\_) . * .
  * . /___\ . *
      * .. *