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1 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Makarios | 102609 | ||
Greetings again, Critty, Here is an interesting bit of commentary on this verse (Matthew 27:52)... "And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose," [KJV] "27:52 graves. Although the graves were opened at the time of Christ's death (vv. 50-51), the bodies did not arise until "after His resurrection" (v.53). Christ is the firstborn from among the dead (Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5) and "the firstfruits of them that slept" (1 Cor. 15:20). It is not said that these bodies returned to their graves. The wave sheaf (Lev. 23:10-12) typifies the resurrection of Christ, but it would appear from the symbol used that plurality is implied. It was a single "corn of wheat" that fell into the ground in the crucifixion and entombment of Christ (John 12:24); it was a sheaf which came forth in resurrection. The inference is that these saints went with the risen Christ into heaven." (1) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) The Scofield Study Bible, King James Version, 2003, Oxford University Press, Inc., C.I. Scofield, D.D. [1843-1921], Contributing Editor, 2003 Edition - Doris W. Rikkers, pg. 1291 |
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2 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Listener | 102618 | ||
Greetings Makarios, I think your first post was more in line with scripture. 1 Cor 15:23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 24Then the end will come... This verse says that those who belong to Jesus will be resurrected when He comes, not at the crucifiction or His resurrection. Those in Matthew 27:52 were likely raised like Lazarus, not with glorified, incorruptible bodies. Listener |
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3 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Makarios | 102626 | ||
Greetings Listener! Very possible! Thank you, and I agree. I do believe that Scofield had an interesting note there, which challenged deeper study, even though I do like my first post better as well! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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4 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Listener | 102714 | ||
As you say, this line of thinking does inspire deeper study. In looking at all the verses in the NT which contain a form of the word "resurrect", I noticed a couple of things which tend to confirm our thinking (or at least what I think is our thinking): 1) The passages which reference the resurrection almost all seem to point to Jesus' singular resurrection. Rom 6:5 For if we have become united with [Him] in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be [in the likeness] of His resurrection, 1 Cor 15:13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, not even Christ has been raised; 1 Cor 15:21 For since by a man [came] death, by a man also [came] the resurrection of the dead. and there are many more examples. 2) The few passages which reference a past plural resurrection seem to be more like Lazarus', not a glorified, incorruptible body. Heb 11:35 Women received [back] their dead by resurrection; and others were tortured, not accepting their release, so that they might obtain a better resurrection; Note that this passage even indicates a difference between past resurrections (other than Jesus') and "a better resurrection". 3) If many were resurrected in glorified bodies along with Jesus, wouldn't they all be "declared the Son of God", according to the following verse? Rom 1:4 who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, Hope I'm not wearing this topic out. Thanks, and God's peace be with you. Listener |
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5 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Makarios | 102838 | ||
Greetings Listener! Romans 1:4 is an excellent verse that underscores the power of the Holy Spirit in raising Jesus from the dead. For He is the only One who has ever 'arisen' from the dead Himself! Not you, not me, not any one of us will ever be able to raise ourselves from death. In every Biblical example, it was Christ who raised a person from the dead, and it will be Him who raises everyone from death at His Second Coming. Therefore, all resurrections have one thing in common - Christ! And it would be safe to say that no resurrection could take place without Christ! So, if we return to our example in Matthew 27:52, Christ was (again) the 'agent' of resurrection that caused some of those who had fallen asleep to rise again. However, never is it stated in Scripture that anyone who had been resurrected prior to the Second Coming of Christ (except Christ Himself) would be able to inherit a glorified body. Instead, those who are raised from the dead are given the bodies that they had before they died, although the bodies were then rejuvenated to support life again. Colossians 1:15 ΒΆ He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. Jesus Christ was the first to be blessed with a "glorified body", and only He will have access to such a body, until He returns to us. I do not believe that Romans 1:4 could in any way be made to support a statement that anyone who is raised from the dead could be called "a Son of God" or "the Son of God." Blessings to you, Makarios |
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6 | meaning of Matthew 27:52-53 | Matt 27:52 | Listener | 102905 | ||
Great observations, Makarios. Thanks, Listener |
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