1. How was the resurrection taught in the Old Testament? In Job 19:25, Job said that he would see God in the flesh. In Daniel 12:2, it is written that "many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt." In Isaiah 26:19, it is written that "Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead." In Psalms 16:10-11, it is written that "For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." The offering of Isaac by Abraham demonstrates Abraham’s trust in the resurrection.
2. What is described of the resurrected body? The resurrection will be a literal, bodily resurrection. It will be a literal body without a sin nature or the effects of sin. The body will be equipped to live in heaven. The resurrected will have a redeemed body (Romans 8:23, Philippians 3:21) and a God-given body (I Corinthians 15:38). It will be pure spirir, yet also have flesh and bones like Jesus. It apparently will not have any blood. The resurrected body will incorruptible (Luke 20:35-36), and it will be a glorious body like Christ’s.
3. What is the difference between the first and second resurrection? The first resurrection will be at the Rapture when the dead in Christ will be raised. The second resurrection will be after the Millennium when the unsaved are raised for the White Throne judgment.
4. List the seven judgments. Who was the recipient, the basis of judgment, and what was the punishment in each? The first judgment was at the cross, and sin was judged. The second is on self, and we are to judge ourselves according to our conscience to be sure that we are in the faith. The third is the Bema judgment when Christians will be judged by their works (I Corinthians 3:12-15, II Corinthians 5:10). The fourth judgment will be the judgment of the nations (Matthew 25:31-33). The fifth will be when Jesus returns at the end of the Tribulation. The sixth will be the White Throne judgment at the end of the Millennium, and the seventh will be the judgment of the angels.
5. List the frve crowns of the New Testament believer. Who receives each crown, why, and what is the reward? The crown of rejoicing is given to those who have been faithful in ministry. The crown of life will be given to those who have been faithful in temptation. The crown of righteousness will be given to those who love the Lord’s second coming. The crown of glory will be given to those who have been faithful through suffering. And the incorruptible crown will be given to those who have been faithful in self-control.
6. Describe the events of the Great White Throne judgment. The White Throne judgment will take place in heaven (Revelation 20:11). God will be the Judge, and it will be after the final resurrection after the Millennium (Revelation 20:5). Jesus will also be a Judge (John 5:27). All those who have not already been resurrected will be brought forth to this judgment. Everyone there will already be condemned. The Lamb’s Book of Life will be the basis for the severity of judgment.
Tom of Spotswood"He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life." (I John 5:12)
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