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1 | How many resurrections, and where stated | Rev 20:5 | Isabel | 7294 | ||
Your answer suggests there is a definite 1000 year separation between the resurrection of the just and the unjust. Where else in the Bible does it clearly state there will be two resurrections; and how does this square with John 5:28 and 29? | ||||||
2 | How many resurrections, and where stated | Rev 20:5 | Morant61 | 7301 | ||
Greetings Isabel! The answer to your question about the number of resurrections is found in Rev. 20:5 and Rev. 20:12-13. Rev. 20:5 clearly states that there will be more than one resurrection. Those who are a part of the first resurrection reign with Christ for a thousand years. Rev. 20:12-13 deals with the "rest of the dead", who do not reign with Christ and are subject to the second death. In actuality, there are several resurrections. The "first" of Rev. 20:5 seems to be in relationship to the last resurrection of Rev. 20:12-13, not 'first' in a chronological sense. I say this because the evidence for the following resurrections. a) The resurrection of Christ and the Old Testament saints - 1 Cor. 15:23 and Mt. 27:52-53. b) The resurrection of dead saints and the translation of living saints at 13-18. c) The resurrection of the two witnesses in Rev. 11:3-11. (This may be a subset of the rapture!) There are probably more references, but this is just a quick list that I threw together. Concerning the relationship of multiple resurrections to John 5:28-29, I think that John 5:28-29 is an example of prophetic telescoping. In prophecy, several distant (in time) events are often telescoped together in such a way that they appear as a single event. Thus, John 5:28-29 is concerned with the reality of resurrection and judgement, not necessarily with giving an indepth description of how it occurs. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | verse besides Rev.20:5 that show two res | Rev 20:5 | Isabel | 7316 | ||
Thank you for your response. I am aware of the special resurrections in Matthew 27:52-53 (not unto immortality); 1 Corinthians 15:23 (Christ the firstfruits, then His saints) and Revelation 11:3-11 (the two witnesses;) however, John 5:25,28 and 29 specifically state: "Marvel not at this: for THE HOUR (not hours or years) is coming, in the which ALL that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation." Besides Revelation 20:5, where else in the Bible is there scripture that corroborates or makes a distinction that the just are raised 1000 years before the unjust. Also, can you provide other scripture examples of your 'telescoping'conclusions. Yours In Christ, Isabel. |
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4 | verse besides Rev.20:5 that show two res | Rev 20:5 | Morant61 | 7330 | ||
Greetings Isabel! Off of the top of my head, I am not aware of any other verses that specify the amount of time between the two resurrections! However, we do have a very clear statement in Rev. 20:5. Concerning the telescoping of prophecy, the best example is probably Mt. 24. In Mt. 24, Jesus deals with the fall of Jerusalem and events which still have not yet occurred. However, it is very difficult to tell where Mt. 24 stops talking about past events (for us) and future events. So, John 5:25-29 could be an example of telescoping or of specificity. By that last term I mean some Scriptures simply don't deal with every detail of an issue. Some Scriptures are more general in nature. When this occurs, we must allow Scripture to interpret Scripture by pulling other verses in. So Rev. 20:5, would help clarify or explain in greater detail John 5:25-29. Well, I've got to get to bed! Bye for now! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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