Resurrection

"And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt" (Daniel 12:2).

The Bible talks in many places of three distinct resurrections, where those who have died are brought back to life in three separate groups for three separate reasons. What's the story behind these resurrections—and does it matter which one you're in?

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Making the Jump to Spirit Speed

The resurrections are so incredible that neither science nor science fiction can truly imagine them. They are so fantastic, so full of freedom and justice for all that it's hard to believe most churches don't embrace them.
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You Shall Count

Lev 23:15 'And you shall count for yourselves from the day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering: seven Sabbaths shall be completed. Lev 23:16 Count fifty days to the day after…
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The Book of Life

The Bible provides numerous examples of how great God's love is for those that are called and follow him. When we're baptized and receive His spirit we're added to the glorious Book of Life.
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“Jesus Wept”

Jesus’ tears before He raised Lazarus show His love and our hope in the resurrection.
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Written in the Book of Life

At baptism, we are granted the forgiveness of sins, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and our names written in the Book of Life. But have we truly paused to reflect on the magnitude of our name being in the…
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A Holy Day Provides Comfort

I'd enjoyed a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles and Last Great Day with my family and friends. Little did I know how important the meaning of this final Holy Day was going to be when I returned home.
Comment & Response: Nobody's Going to Heaven… Why Not?
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Heaven & Hell a Myth? We RESPOND to Your Comments About Our Controversial Video

Did the thief go to heaven with Jesus on the day of His crucifixion? Can we ignore the story of the rich man and Lazarus? We respond to comments on our controversial video—"Nobody Is Going to Heaven… Why?"
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NOBODY Is Going to Heaven... Why Not?

Christians are wrong about the afterlife! For centuries people have misinterpreted scripture and fused it with pagan ideas about what happens after death. The teachings about your immortal soul ascending to heaven or descending to hell to be tortured in...
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Why are we here on this Day of Trumpets?

The Day of Trumpets has a vital significance in the plan of Salvation for all humanity. It is a day that foreshadows the return of Jesus Christ to this world and the resurrection of those who are in Christ (1…
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Christianity: A Cult for Jesus?

In this three-part series, let’s briefly examine the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, the nature of Jesus in the context of modern cult worship, and how one might discern whether the cultivation of Christianity is based on authentic...
BT Daily: Hope
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Hope

The promise of eternal life is the source of hope for the people of God.
BT Daily: Rapture
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Rapture

Are we seeking to escape the purpose God has for our Christian lives?
BT Daily: A Certain Future
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A Certain Future

Hope is an antidote to discouragement. We can take hope through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Beyond Today -- The Truth About the Rich Man and Lazarus
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The Truth About the Rich Man and Lazarus

Contrary to common belief, Jesus didn’t say we have immortal souls that go to heaven or hell at death.
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Writing a Better Story

When it comes to writing a good story, there are certain elements that really make a story interesting, exciting, and impactful. These same elements can be applied to the story of our lives to make for a life worthy of…
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Fulfill Your Joy

Does news of the Coronavirus and other such things tend to leave you feeling down? Do you feel there is no joy to be had in life? In this message we'll explore how joy and our physical circumstances do not…
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Witnesses To The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

The purpose of this message is to review the testimony and record of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and examine the witnesses.
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The Wave Sheaf

The wave sheaf offering is the focus of this message. What was it, when was it and what importance does it hold for us today? God clearly explains its significance for us in both the Old and New Testaments.
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Understanding the New Covenant Passover

God and Christ are solidly vested in a Covenant that offers eternal life to mankind. Passover commemorates an incredible act of humility and service on Their part. But, what about the receiver's appreciation, gratitude, reciprocating gift, and personal investment in…
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Christ's Death, Resurrection and Ascension

April 12, 2020 at 6:32 here in Portsmouth, they will be celebrating Easter. This is when they say Christ rose from the dead. We believe they have it wrong. Wednesday, Nisan 14, 31 A.D. Christ died. 3 days later He…
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