Bible Question: How could that be? Aren't all of those saints going to have immortal bodies? Why would they rebel at the end of the thousand years? Also IF Isaiah chapter 65 is talking about the Millennium, and I think it is, it mentions death. I believe the Saint you are referring to will be here ruling and reigning with Christ. I'm asking who will they rule and reign over? |
Bible Answer: I agree in part with GMSmith. This is the way I understand it. 2Corin 15:53 says that when we are raised in the rapture the perishable body will be made imperishable and this mortal body must put on immorality. Rev 20:5 says that the dead raised up from the tribulation will be judged. When Christ comes in the rapture (1st resurection) believers will be raised up and made immortal. Any 00 one who becomes a believer AFTER the rapture will go to heaven but will NOT become immortal. They will remain in their mortal bodies. Since the tribulation believers still have their physical bodies they will still have their sinful natures, so they and their children can choose to rebel against God. Rev 19:9 says "Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast". Remember all those who were raised in the rapture, both old and new testament saints are the bride of Christ so we can't be the guests; it must be the tribulation believers. The wedding guests will join the bride and groom in fellowship with one another for the next 1000 years. Hope this helps Ed. prayon |