QUESTION: Is the resurrection of anointed, both those who have died and those who are still alive, take place at the same time during Christ’s presence? The word “together” recorded at 1 Thes 4:17 can literally be translated as “at the same time”. The Greek word “Hama” is translated several times as “At the same time”. Also 1 Cor 15:52 calls it the last trumpet indicating there is not another trumpet blast, so there is no indication of multiple trumpets. So the trumpet blast at Matt 24:31 would be the same trumpet as 1 Cor 15:52 and 1 Thes 4:17?
ANSWER: The answer is no. They are not resurrected at the same time. Paul makes that clear at 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. In verse 16 Paul plainly states that those dead in union with Christ rise first. The next verse uses the word “afterwards, we the living will…“