THE RESURRECTION

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There is significance to the fact of singular word used to refer to a future event: THE RESURRECTION. Please study the following texts on this vital subject.

The Sadducees say there is no R. that is why they are sad you see.
MT 22:23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no RESURRECTION, and asked him,
MT 22:28 Therefore in the RESURRECTION whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
MT 22:30 For in the RESURRECTION they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
MT 22:31 But as touching the RESURRECTION of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
MR 12:18 Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no RESURRECTION; and they asked him, saying,
MR 12:23 In the RESURRECTION therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.
LU 20:27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any RESURRECTION; and they asked him,
LU 20:33 Therefore in the RESURRECTION whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.
LU 20:35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the RESURRECTION from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
*LU 20:36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the RESURRECTION.

Now you see men who die are not gone away. They are just separated from their bodies until a future time when they will be resurrected. As Jesus taught about Abraham,
Mt 22:32 “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”
It could be that he referred to Abraham as living because he would some day call him forth in the resurrection. Or it could be that Abraham’s soul was still alive awaiting the resurrection. Since we have revelation that informs us about this we take the position that Abraham is still spiritually alive. We find this truth in Luke 16 about Lazarus in the place called Hades. So from this we see that men that die are separated from their body but are not annihilated and continue to exist beyond the grave. Death is defined as separation: James 2:26 “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” That also is the reason the lake of fire is called second death as it is eternal separation from God.

There was resurrection that occurred when Jesus was raised.
MT 27:53 And came out of the graves after his RESURRECTION, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

The future resurrection is the time promised for recompense of the just.
LU 14:14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the RESURRECTION of the just.


JOHN 5:29 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.

When all that are in the grave hear his voice they shall be resurrected. Some say this is at different times, but the text indicates one event then the separation.
See Matt 25:31-46. Also the judgment of those that reject the words of Christ will happen on the last day (John 12:48) the same last day that Jesus promised to raise believers. (John 6:39-54).

JOHN 11:24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the RESURRECTION at the last day.

JOHN 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the RESURRECTION, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Notice what Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life... Notice also that he did not correct Martha by saying the resurrection will be phased over 1007 years, but he left it as she said it “…at the last day” just as he promised in John 6.

From the first preaching of the gospel it is recorded in Acts that the resurrection is the heart of faith in Christ.

ACTS 1:22 Beginning from the baptism of John , unto that same day that he was taken up
from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his RESURRECTION.

Here the apostles select a witness of the resurrection of Jesus to replace Judas.

ACTS 2:31 He seeing this before spake of the RESURRECTION of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

The first gospel sermon spoke of the resurrection of Christ which is the heart of the message of salvation I Cor 15.

ACTS 4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the RESURRECTION from the dead.

The apostle John and Peter are arrested for preaching the resurrection from the dead.
This produced results of their preaching which became more bold and powerful.

ACTS 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the RESURRECTION of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

ACTS 17:18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the RESURRECTION.
ACTS 17:32 And when they heard of the RESURRECTION of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.

ACTS 23:6 But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and RESURRECTION of the dead I am called in question.
ACTS 23:8 For the Sadducees say that there is no RESURRECTION, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

ACTS 24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a RESURRECTION of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Here Paul affirms one singular resurrection of both just and unjust.

ACTS 24:21 “Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the RESURRECTION of the dead I am called in question by you this day.”

Romans 1:4 “…And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the RESURRECTION from the dead.“
The resurrection declares the power of God over death. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Rom 1:16.

Romans 6:5 “For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his RESURRECTION”

We are baptized into his death when we submit to immersion for remission of sins. What a grand picture of the hope that is found only in Christ. As many of you as have been baptized into Christ. 6:3

1CO 15:12 “Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no RESURRECTION of the dead?
1CO 15:13 But if there be no RESURRECTION of the dead, then is Christ not risen:
1CO 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the RESURRECTION of the dead.
1CO 15:42 So also is the RESURRECTION of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

We who believe in the resurrection are most miserable among men if there is no resurrection. This is the gospel.

I Cor 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

Notice the timing. First Christ, they that belong to Christ at his coming, then comes the end. When is his coming? I Thes 4:13-17; I Cor 15:51-54. at the last trump, he shall descend with a shout, the dead shall be raised at the last day not phased in over 1007 years, but in a moment at the twinkling of an eye.
Very Quickly!!

Phillipians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his RESURRECTION, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 3:11 If by any means I might attain unto the RESURRECTION of the dead.

Paul says it is worth whatever price to attain the resurrection of the dead.

2 Tim 2:18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the RESURRECTION is past
already; and overthrow the faith of some.

Paul warned of those who confuse the timing of the resurrection in his day. There will be those who err from the truth until the last day.

HEB 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of RESURRECTION of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

The fundamentals of the faith include baptism and resurrection of the dead.

HEB 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better RESURRECTION:

Faith is what carries us forward until the last day.

1PE 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Herein is hope; To be born again looking for the promise of mercy at the last day.

1PE 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the RESURRECTION of Jesus Christ:

The proper response to the preaching of the gospel is with repentance and faith; submit to the command of immersion for remission of sins.
Acts 2:38; Mark 16:15-16.

Rev 20: 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 20:5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first RESURRECTION. 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first RESURRECTION: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

The literal language here states that the first resurrection is the elevation of the souls of those who were slain for the gospel. In Rev 6:9 they are seen under the altar crying ‘How Long till our blood is avenged” and here in Rev 20 they are on thrones reigning with Christ. The raising of these souls to the position of honor with Christ on thrones indicates the importance of standing firm unto death for the purity of the gospel message. All who would have part first resurrection are willing to die before changing or denying the message of the Cross. On these are promised deliverance from the second death which is described as casting into the eternal lake of fire in verse 14.
The one thing that delivers a sinner from the punishment of wrath is the new birth.
(John 3:5: Titus 3:5-6). I Peter 1: 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. 22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

We know that the language in Revelation is figurative because it was signified by the Lord to John . Rev. 1:1. Those who insist on literal interpretation of the symbols of the Revelation ignore the plain words of the Lord. The literal words of Jesus about the last day in John 6 and John 12 provide the truth that we must accept about the resurrection. The symbolic words of Revelation 20 represent truth in images that describe Satan as a Dragon that can be held by a chain. It is plain to see that the words “first resurrection” are not literal because what is described is not literally the “first” resurrection. Therefore we accept the figurative language to understand the truth of the message that victory over death is only through Jesus Christ and by faith we shall overcome what ever is to be faced in this life while we prepare for eternal life with Jesus Christ as king called new heaven and new earth.

HEAR the promises that Christ makes to the churches:
2:7 To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
2:11 He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.
2:17 To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
2: 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
28 And I will give him the morning star.
3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
3: 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

Believe God. Believe Jesus Christ. Believe the word of God.
Complied by Donald Raby 20090113

Gospel : One Hope of your Calling

The Lord gave me a word today. I was moved by a friend who was dismayed that I say, “Man has a part in his Salvation…” I understand why he says that. I know it is foreign among most churches to recognize the responsibility of sinners in their response to the gospel. In fact it is in conflict with doctrines that are based on original sin or hereditary depravity. So it is important that you clearly understand what I am saying and what I am NOT saying.

I am not saying that man can save himself. I am saying that the Lord requires men to respond to the call of the gospel. The word given me by the Lord today as I ponder our discussions is from Jeremiah 10:
23 “O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
24 O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.”

If we will be saved it is not from within ourselves. It is from the Lord to direct our steps. The question before us is, how does God direct our steps? I personally came to Christ in response to the call of the gospel.

This is the means be which God has chosen to bring us to salvation. II Thes 2:
14 “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
This is not unique as God has called all men to repent. Acts 17:31

Since we know God wants all men to be saved and most mankind is not interested in salvation the question comes to fore: What is the gospel that brings salvation to lost sinners?

We are saved by Grace, Faith, Hope, His Life, Repentance, God, Jesus Christ, Gospel, Obedience, et al. All these clearly stated in the Bible as effectual in our salvation.
We are justified by Faith Rom 5:1, Blood Rom 5:9, Words Mt 12:37, Christ Acts 13:39, Grace Rom 3:24; Titus 3:7, Works James 2:24.
We are NOT justified by works of the law Romans 3:20; Gal 2:16; 5:4.
We are NOT justified by faith only. James 2:24
We are NOT saved by works of righteous we have done in merit. Tit 3:5.
We are saved when we submit by faith to the terms of the gospel. Rom 6:17.
It is clear from these texts that there is not one singular item that is alone for salvation. Paul taught clearly that the law of Moses could not justify nor save. The law was given for a different purpose. It condemned sin by making men aware of sin. It was a school master to bring Christ in the fullness of time. Gal 3:24; Col 2:14-15.

Rom 1: 16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
I Cor 15: 1 “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”

We are saved by Christ alone as there is none other by whom we can be saved. Acts 4:12. This however does not mean we have no responsibility in our salvation. Hebrews 11: 6 “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Faith is a necessary response by the sinner. Diligently seeking God through Jesus Christ is a response of faith.

Where does faith come from? Rom 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Faith does not come through some direct operation of spirit."

God has granted all men faith to believe. John 3:16; II Peter 3:9. That is the meaning of “whosoever.” Rev 22: 17 “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”

Rom 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith."

Romans 10: 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

UNIVERSAL NEED Rom 3:22 “Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”

Just as the need for remission of sin is universal also is the grace of God given universally to men through faith. God has not withheld his love. Titus 2:11-13
“11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”

Now here is the point I would emphasize: If a sinner cannot repent without faith and he cannot have faith unless God operates on his heart, then those who do not believe are lost because Jesus did not love them enough to give them faith.
It is not true that God must operated on a sinner's heart before he can be saved.
This would make God a respecter of persons which we know he is not because he wants all men to come to Him in repentance. Acts 10:34. God is not a respecter of persons. This is why I reject unconditional election. This is why the doctrine of unconditional election is false, for it denies the mercy and love of Christ who died that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

You see there is a point of turning when the blood of Christ cleanses sin. That point is not according to man, or prayer, or some invented system of theology. That point of change from servant of sin to servant of righteousness is according to the word of truth give by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. II Tim 3:16. That point of turning is when sins are forgiven and no longer separating the sinner from grace.

Jesus is the author of salvation: Heb 5: 8 “Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;”
He is author of salvation to them that obey him.

The point of change is stated by Paul to the Romans 6:17-18 “But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.” (before obedience = servant of sin; after obedience = servant of righteousness.) Yes, obedience to the gospel is essential for salvation.

Will you obey the gospel? What will you do about Jesus? Will you follow him, or those who say he does not love some enough to give them faith? He is calling all to repent and call upon his name. He is calling for all men to hear the gospel.
Mark 16:15-16 “15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Do you believe? Will you confess his name before men. Mt 10:32-33. Will you obey? “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” Paul did not tarry, why do you? “And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

Perhaps you have heard some say "baptism is the Holy Spirit." Holy Spirit baptism is subject of another study but we know Holy Spirit baptism was limited to two events: apostles on Pentecost and Cornelius the first Gentile to receive the gospel.

Does this negate immersion in water for remission of sins? No. We know that water baptism is commanded of all disciples Matt 28:18-20. We know God that man cannot baptize in the spirit. We know God commands what we can obey. Therefore baptism in the spirit is not commanded. Baptism in water by the authority of Jesus is what we are to obey to make disciples and it is stated that the purpose of submission to immersion is remission of sins. Acts 2:38. Do not be misled by those who claim baptism in spirit as they cannot do that nor do the speak in unlearned language. Follow the simple gospel of Jesus and receive the hope of eternal life. If you care not for Christ nor salvation you need not believe, but if you want to walk in the light as he is in the light you will obey from the heart the gospel. The gift of the Holy Spirit is given after one is baptized for remission of sins. You may claim a spirit indwelling but it is not holy unless God is obeyed by faith.

I pray that you will not neglect the call of the gospel and the love of Jesus for all mankind. I pray that you will before you pass the opportunity obey the gospel for those who do not obey will suffer eternal punishment. II Thes 1:7-9.

Please consider this prayerfully and seriously as today is the day. II Cor 6: (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)” Do not Tarry!!

Thank you, Donald Raby 20070630