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1 | Rapture | Rev 20:1 | Val | 214115 | ||
Dear Beja, We can lovingly discuss why some people look forward to a rapture by understanding the scriptures that provide that foundation. A commentary at Preceptaustin that uses scripture to address the “first resurrection” is provided by Dr. Grant Richison. "This is the first resurrection". The New Testament uses the word “resurrection” 40 times. It always refers to physical, bodily resurrection except in Luke 2:34. The “first resurrection” is not the first chronological resurrection because Christ was the first to rise from the dead. “Many” rose from the dead when Christ rose (Matthew 27:52-53). The “first” resurrection is in contrast to the “last” resurrection (20:12-13). The word “first” carries the idea of “before.” All the righteous dead are raised before the resurrection of the wicked dead at the end of the 1000 years. The resurrection of the righteous comes in phases (1 Corinthians 15:23). Christ rose first, then the “many,” then the church, then the Tribulation saints and finally the Old Testament saints (Isaiah 26:19-21; Ezekiel 37:12-14; Daniel 12:2-3). – Dr. Grant C. Richison. For a complete reading go to Preceptaustin.org and follow the link from Revelation to Dr. Richison. Sincerely, Val |
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2 | Rapture | Rev 20:1 | stjohn | 214117 | ||
Dear sister, Val... Thank you for that post! For some time now, from my limited understanding of Scripture, I've held a view that the resurrection[s] could come in phases. I've told a few people about this, but have kind of kept it under my hat, because I thought it was maybe a little too far off from the norm of orthodoxy and had not really put all the dots together to form a solid opinion. I'll for sure look at the link! I'm happy to hear that I'm not alone in this belief. Thanks again, Val. :-) John |
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3 | Rapture | Rev 20:1 | Val | 214120 | ||
Your Welcome, I had to search for the answer too. It was a good question from Beja. Sincerely, Val | ||||||