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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The Resurrection Connection

How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?
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Lessons From Two Resurrections

John's Gospel details two instances in which individuals were resurrected from the dead. The first astonished its witnesses, but the second transformed Jesus' disciples' lives, giving them power and conviction to face trials, persecution and even martyrdom for an astounding...
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Millennium

Learn what God's Elect will do during the Millennium.
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"Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!"

Facing family tragedy, there was a haunting familiarity in my grief. What I've learned has changed my outlook on the world, and the future.
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Do you believe in "soul sleep"? I must say that I do, but I've met very few Christians who have ever heard of it.

The dead know nothing, it reads in Ecclesiastes 9:5.
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Hope for Unbelieving Loved Ones

What does one say at the funeral of an atheist especially when that atheist is one's own father?
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Can Science Give Us Eternal Life?

Man has made great strides in technology and medicine, raising the hope that human immortality may be just around the corner. How have these advances come about, and what do they mean for you?
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Was Jesus Christ Who He Said He Was?

The Jewish teacher from Nazareth claimed to be the promised Messiah and Son of God. Could His assertions be true? Can we find evidence to back up His bold statements?
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The Metamorphosis of Firstfruits

God has ordained a witness in creation that illustrates the transformation needed for humans to become spirit.
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Q&A: Three Days and Three Nights

How long did Christ lie in the tomb? Read on to find out the truth!
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Why Did Pamela Die?

God notices, cares, and gives us the help we need when we ask for it.
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I Hated You, Coach Ioveno

He was tough and cruel, and I hated him. But now he was dying.
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Is cremation acceptable for Christians?

Q&A: Cremation
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The Quest for Immortality

In recent years major museums have played host to a special exhibition that spotlights pre-Christian Chinese civilization. The most spectacular facet of the exhibit features the concept of the afterlife and to what extent the ancient Chinese tried to ensure...
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What Does the Bible Say About the "Immortal Soul"?

Many people think the Bible says we have an immortal soul destined, at death, for heaven, hell or purgatory. What does the Bible say?
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The Resurrection: The Astounding Biblical Truth

The hope of the resurrection comes alive in the midst of a tragic death. This moving account underscores the reality of the moment when we will be reunited with our loved ones.
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The Resurrection: The Astounding Biblical Truth

The concept of a resurrection to life—a biblical teaching few understand—was no longer an intangible promise from the pages of the Bible. The resurrection suddenly became a real event for me. I saw it for the first time for what...
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When Time and Chance Happen to You

How can we deal with devastating circumstances? How do you pull through without your life disintegrating?
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Why Was Jesus Christ Resurrected?

What is the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? What does it mean for our future?
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Does Prophecy Tell Us When Christ Will Return?

Since the days of the apostles, people have predicted Jesus Christ's return. Does Bible prophecy indicate when this long-awaited event will at last come to pass?
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