What does the Apostle Paul say concerning this?

Answer

"When they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them. . . . and they shall not
escape." 1 Thess. 5: 3.
NOTE - When Christ comes, the righteous will be delivered and taken to heaven, and all the
living wicked will be suddenly destroyed, as they were at the time of the Flood. For further proof see 2
Thess. 1: 7-9; Rev. 6: 14-17; 19: 11-21; Jer. 25:30-33. There will be no general resurrection of the wicked
until the end of the one thousand years. This will leave the earth desolate and without human inhabitant
during this period.

Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?
What danger attends the teaching of false doctrine?
When did this long period expire?
From what time was Christ, the Word, associated with God, the Father?
For what purpose did Christ say He would come again?
What promise did God leave for these persecuted ones?
To what is the life of the redeemed compared?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle