Understanding the First Resurrection
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Otis ArmsThe First (1st) Resurrection
Here is a perspective on THE First “resurrection”. the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part
Sundry canonical scriptures & references are in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no
reviewed. Apostle Paul & Jesus often defended the power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and
resurrection of the dead in their discourses. Orr’s shall reign with him a thousand years.
dictionary gave the shortest discussion: “rez-u-rek’- But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become
shun (in New Testament: anastasis: SG386, with the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since
by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of
verbs anistemi SG450, "stand up," and egeiro
the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all
SG1326, "raise"). First is from adjective prōtos:
shall be made alive. But each one in his own order: Christ
SG4413, πρ τος, meaning 1st in time, place, or rank. the first-fruits, afterward those who are Christ's at His
There is no technical term in the Old Testament, but coming. 1Cor15:20-23
in Isa26:19 are found three verbs: 1) chayah H2421 When it is accepted that the general and first
" חיהlive"; 2) kum H6965 " קוּםrise"; 3) kic H6974 resurrection cannot occur until Rev6:11 is fulfilled:
" קוּץawake". Then a white robe was given to each of them; and it
‘Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which was said to them that they should rest a little while
all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall longer, until both the number of their fellow servants
come forth; they that have done good, unto the and their brethren, who would be killed as they were,
resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the was completed. Rev7:13-17
resurrection of damnation. Jn5:28-29’ - Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, "Who
This review cannot find but 2 resurrections, 1) that are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they
for the just & 2) that of the unjust. The “just” come from?" And I said to him, "Sir, you know." So
(SG1342 guiltless) are those who have experienced he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the
the redemptive power of being “in Christ”. great tribulation, and washed their robes and made
Conversely the “unjust” (SG94 from SG1&1349 them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore they
wicked) are those who are not “in Christ”. are before the throne of God, and serve Him day and
‘resurrection of the dead.. in Christ all shall be made night in His temple. And He who sits on the throne
alive. But each one in his own order: Christ the first- will dwell among them. They shall neither hunger
fruits, afterward those who are Christ's at His anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike
coming,1Cor15:20-23; resurrection of the ... just & them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of
unjust, Acts24:15; unjust unto day of judgement; the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living
fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every
2Pet2:9; shall awake (H6974), some to everlasting
tear from their eyes."
life, others to everlasting contempt, Dan12:1-2; (the)
Then the common verse accepted to describe the
good unto resurrection of life.. (evil doers) unto
rapture describes a resurrection that takes place after
resurrection of damnation, Jn5.29.
great persecution... 1Thes4:13-18
We find in Rev20:4-6; 6:11; 7:14-17; the implication - But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning
for just two (2) resurrections. This rules out a pre- those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who
tribulation rapture. “.. I saw the souls of them that were have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose
again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in
beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that
God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord
image, neither had received his mark upon their will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the
foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with
the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And
with Christ a thousand years. 20:4-6”... Blessed and holy the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and
is he that has part in the first resurrection: on such the remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds
second death has no power, but the rest of the dead lived to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be
not again until the thousand years were finished. This is with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these
words.
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