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IT’S GOING TO BE BY FAITH: THE MECHANICS OF THE GLORIOUS TRANSLATION

MESSAGE BY: PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

THE SCRIPTURAL MYSTERY

“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed” — (1 CORINTHIANS 15:51)

In the world of religious tradition and secular philosophy, there is an unspoken “law” that death is the inevitable conclusion for every human being. People often quote the phrase “as sure as death and taxes,” assuming that the grave is the final destination for every member of the human race. However, as we stand in this pivotal month of April 2026, the Holy Spirit is pulling back the curtain on a divine “exception” to this rule.

Contrary to popular religious assumptions, the Bible does not say everybody is going to die. Ponder again our opening verse of scripture: The Spirit, speaking through the Apostle Paul, unveils a Mystery. A mystery in the New Testament is not something that cannot be understood; it is a divine truth that remained hidden for ages but is now revealed to the “Initiated”—the Church. The mystery is this: We shall not all sleep (die), but we shall all be changed. —

I. THE GENERATION OF THE UNBROKEN LINEAGE

There is a specific generation of the Church that will bypass the “Valley of the Shadow of Death” entirely. They will experience the transition from mortality to immortality without their bodies ever hitting the ground.

This is our generation. Why? Because we believe and walk in this revelation. Our faith is not a passive mental agreement; it is an incontrovertible spiritual conviction. The Rapture of the Church—the Harpazo or the “Catching Away”—is not going to be a random biological event. It is going to be a supreme Expression of Faith. It will not happen with unbelief. Just as salvation is received by faith, and healing is claimed by faith, the final translation of the saints will be triggered by a Church that is functioning in the highest frequency of faith.

II. THE ENOCH BLUEPRINT: FAITH AS A VEHICLE

God never leaves us without a witness. In the Old Testament, He gave us Enoch as a prototype. Hebrews 11:5 provides the technical breakdown of his departure: “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death…”

Notice the operative phrase: By Faith. Enoch wasn’t raptured because he was “lucky” or because God just felt like taking him that day. He was translated because he exercised a specific type of faith that defied the gravitational pull of the earth and the biological pull of death.

1. The Testimony of Pleasure

Before Enoch’s translation, he had a specific testimony: He pleased God. And the very next verse in Hebrews tells us that “without faith it’s impossible to please him” (Hebrews 11:6).

Enoch walked with God in such a way that his spirit, soul, and body became synchronized with the rhythm of Heaven. One day, as he walked in that high-level faith, “…he was not; for God took him” (Genesis 5:24). He stepped out of time and into eternity without a funeral.

2. The Pattern for the End-Time Church

In the same way, the Church is about to be translated from this earth by faith. The Lord is not coming for a defeated, fearful, or “grave-conscious” people. He is coming for a people who are Ready, Expectant, and Faith-Filled. He is coming for a Church that lives in the constant consciousness of His soon return.

III. EXPECTATION: THE CURRENCY OF FAITH

Many people say they “hope” the Lord returns soon, but hope is not enough. Expectation is faith in demonstration. Think of the man at the gate called Beautiful in Acts 3. The Bible says he looked at Peter and John, “expecting to receive something of them.” His gaze was fixed. He wasn’t looking at the crowd or the temple architecture; he was looking at the source of his potential miracle.

Our gaze is currently on the Lord. We are “Looking for Him.” Hebrews 9:28 tells us, “…unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” If you aren’t looking, you aren’t expecting. If you aren’t expecting, you aren’t in faith for the Rapture.

IV. THE LINEAGE OF THE TRANSLATED

If anyone criticizes your strong message of faith—if they tell you that you are “too extreme” or that you should focus more on “earthly realities”—simply remind them of Enoch.

Enoch was a man whose faith was so “extreme” that he left the planet without permission from the laws of physics. You belong to that same lineage. You are a descendant of the faith of Enoch, the faith of Elijah, and the faith of Jesus.

You are being Built by the Word for this glorious moment. Every time you study your Rhapsody, every time you meditate on the Word, and every time you function in the Spirit, you are “adding layers” to your spiritual maturity, preparing for that split-second change from the “vile body” to a “glorious body” (Philippians 3:21).

V. COMPREHENSIVE Q&A: UNDERSTANDING THE RAPTURE FAITH

Q1: Will every Christian be raptured, even those who don’t believe in it?

Answer: The Bible says the Lord is coming for those who “look for Him.” While the grace of God is vast, the translation itself is a faith-event. To be “ready” means to live in the consciousness of His coming. If a person is totally consumed by the world and has no faith for the translation, they are not “ready.” We must help them build their faith!

Q2: What is the ‘Change’ mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:51?

Answer: It is a metamorphosis. Just as a caterpillar changes into a butterfly, our mortal bodies—subject to pain, age, and death—will be instantly restructured. We will receive a body fashioned like the glorious body of Jesus—one that can move through walls, travel at the speed of thought, and live forever.

Q3: How do we ‘Walk with God‘ like Enoch did in 2026?

Answer: By walking in the Light of His Word. To walk with God is to agree with Him. If God says you are a winner, agree with Him. If God says the world is under your feet, agree with Him. When your “walk” (your lifestyle and speech) matches God’s Word, you are in the “Enoch-Zone.

VI. THE 2026 PROPHETIC CHALLENGE: LIVING THE HIGHER LIFE

We are the generation privileged to bring the message of the Gospel to its fullness. We are the ones who will see the climax of all things. This is not a time for spiritual slumber.

• Keep your heart set on Him.

• Live every day with the consciousness of His appearing.

• Use your faith to win souls, heal the sick, and dominate your circumstances.

You are not “dying” to go to Heaven; you are “changing” to inhabit it. Glory to God!

VII. REFLECTION & ACTION POINT

THOUGHT TO PONDER:

If the Trumpet sounded in the next five minutes, would my current “gaze” be on the Lord or on the anxieties of this world? Am I living with “Rapture-Consciousness”?

ACTION POINT:

Today, take 10 minutes to meditate on 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. Visualize the descent of the Lord and the glorious meeting in the air. Let this expectation purify your heart and ignite a fresh passion for reaching the lost. Tell someone today: “Jesus is coming soon, and it’s going to be glorious!”

CONFESSION:

I live in joyful expectation of the coming of the Lord, walking in faith and pleasing Him in all things. My life is ordered by God’s Word; I am steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of God. I walk in righteousness and in the light of God’s Word, looking forward to the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am not of them that draw back unto perdition, but of them that believe to the saving of the soul. My body is being prepared for the change, and my spirit is alight with the fire of expectation! Amen.

BIBLE READING PLAN

1 YEAR PLAN:

Luke 17:20-18:14: The coming of the Kingdom and the parable of the persistent widow.

1 Samuel 8-10: The transition of Israel’s leadership and the anointing of Saul.

2 YEAR PLAN:

Romans 12:9-21: Living the life of love and overcoming evil with good.

Psalm 119:161-176: The Word as the ultimate source of peace and praise.