The Resurrection
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
- Beatty Community Church
Statement of Faith
What is the resurrection?
The restoral of life to our dead bodies.
Jesus is called the "first fruits" of the resurrection ( 1 Corinthians 15:10, 23) because He was the first to be truly resurrected, never to die again. (Those who were resurrected before (i.e. Matthew 27:52-53) died again.) His resurrection was bodily (Matthew 28:9, John 20:25-28, Luke 24:41-43). It was also unique in that He raise Himself ( John 10:17-18).
There are actually two resurrections mentioned in Revelation 20:4-6.
Who will be resurrected?
All will be resurrected, both the saved and unsaved (Daniel 12:2, John 5:28-29, Acts 24:15, Revelation 20:13).
What is the significance of Jesus' resurrection?
His resurrection is the basis of hope for our resurrection ( John 11:25, 14:19, Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Peter 1:3).
What is the rapture?
Not everyone will die. Some will immediately be given glorified bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51-55, Philippians 3:21)
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