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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Did Jesus Really Die and Live Again?

One of the greatest proofs that Jesus is exactly who He said He was-the Son of God and the only One through whom eternal life is offered-is His resurrection from the dead.
A young couple by a grave stone.
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The Resurrection: God's Promise of Life after Death

The Bible clearly teaches that the dead will be raised in a resurrection. But if their souls have already gone to heaven or hell at death, what's the point? Could it be that popular beliefs don't agree with the Bible?
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When Was Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected? Did He Really Die on Good Friday and Come Back to Life on Easter Sunday?

Jesus Christ said He would be in the grave for three days and three nights. How can you count that from Good Friday afternoon to Easter Sunday morning?
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What did the two disciples on the road to Emmaus mean when they said, "Today is the third day since these things happened"?

Does the phrase "the third day" in Luke 24:21 contradict Christ's promised sign that He would be three days and three nights in the grave? What events are being referred to as "since these things happened"?
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Is Heaven God's Reward for the Righteous?

If heaven is the reward for good people, why does the Bible reveal so little about what they will do there for eternity? Could it be that this isn't our reward at all and that God has something far different...
Chronology of Jesus Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection
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The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

What is the biblically accurate chronology of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection?
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ: Salvation in the Kingdom

Eternal life in the Kingdom of God was made possible by Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
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The Moment After You Die

What happens after death? Whatever you think you know can be challenged from the one source that gives the real answer.
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When Will Suffering Cease?

God has a great purpose and plan that extends beyond this life.
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"It Is Appointed for Men to Die Once"

Though death is sad, by no means is it the end of hope. God promises a resurrection to immortality for His faithful servants to reign with Jesus Christ and help Him administer God's Kingdom.
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A World Plagued With Human Suffering

We live in a world of suffering. It falls on the just and the unjust, afflicting all of us at some time. Philosophers, thinkers and theologians have weighed in on the issue for years. We need answers to the problem...
Aqueles Que Morrem Sem Conhecer a Jesus Cristo
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How Eternal Life Will Ultimately Be Offered to All

What happens to those who, simply because of when and where they were born, never had an opportunity to hear of Jesus Christ and God's Word? Are they doomed to eternal torment? What exactly does the Bible teach about hell?
O Apóstolo Paulo Esperava Estar Consciente no Céu Imediatamente Após Sua Morte?
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Did Paul Expect to Be Conscious in Heaven Right After Dying?

Many have assumed from Paul's words here that he believed that at the moment of his death his consciousness would leave his body to join Christ in heaven. But is this the case?
A Promessa da Vida Depois da Morte
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The Promise of Life After Death

God’s Word provides assurance of life after death—though not in a heavenly afterlife as thought by so many! God promises that life will return through a resurrection of the dead. This is how mankind can receive His gift of eternal...
A História do Ensinamento da ‘Alma Imortal’
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The History of the Immortal-Soul Teaching

Despite widespread use of the phrase immortal soul, this terminology is found nowhere in the Bible. Where did the idea of an immortal soul originate?
Alguns Versículos da Bíblia Ensinam que Temos uma Alma Imortal?
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Do Some Bible Verses Teach That We Have an Immortal Soul?

Some believe that various scriptures support belief in an immortal soul. Let's consider some of these passages and understand what they really say.
O Mistério da Morte
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The Mystery of Death

Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries. Do we really die, or do we have a soul that lives on apart from the body? Many are confused about this, and this has led to great misunderstandings about death. Does the...
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Introduction: What Happens After Death?

Life is precious to us. We don’t want to die. But what really happens to us after death? Scientists, philosophers and even theologians don’t agree. Where can we go for answers? Shouldn’t we seek them from the Creator of life?
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Did the thief on the cross go to heaven?

Did Jesus promise that the thief who was crucified with Him would go to "Paradise" that same day?
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What Is The "Spirit in Man"?

Several verses in the Bible talk about a spirit of man that is described much differently from what many religions envision as an immortal soul. What is this spirit in man?
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