We believe that the second advent of Christ is in two stages:A. The RAPTURE of the living saints and the resurrection of the sleeping saints are translated together (I Thes. 4:16­17). This is the return of the Bridegroom for His Bride, and the blessed hope of the Church (Titus 2:13). B. The REVELATION of Christ with His glorified saints to set up His 1,000 year Millennial Reign of world government in which He shall rule in Holy justice and bliss.References: II Thes. 1:7; Jude 14; Rev. 20:1­7; Zech. 14:4