What takes place at the sounding of the trumpet?

Answer

"For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with
the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first." 1 Thess. 4: 16.

Through whom is the reconciliation received?
Was the judgment still future in Paul's day?
Out of what will all be judged?
What promise is made to the willing and obedient?
How was this covenant then confirmed and dedicated?
What part will the angels have in this event?
What did Job say in the midst of his afflictions?

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