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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: Blessings dear Isabel!I know that you wrote me privately (e-mail) about this and I apologize for not getting to you sooner. However, Tim Moran supplied a very good reponse to this question, and I must say that I also am unable to supply any further Scripture that would lend credence or be as forthright as Rev. 20:5. I appreciate the discussion and I hope that we have helped (especially Tim) in helping you to Biblically explore this verse. If I find any further references or support for the two resurrections, then I will post that here and send to your e-mail. Have a blessed day! Your brother in Christ, Nolan Keck. |