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NASB | Revelation 20:5 The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 20:5 The rest of the dead [the non-believers] did not come to life again until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection. |
Bible Question:
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. |
Bible Answer: 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 |