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 Great Disappointment

The story of the Great Disappointment from 1844 is used to illustrate the history of the beliefs about the Millennium and the return of Jesus Christ and to bring out key points about our understanding on the coming return of…
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The Lord Is Risen Indeed! A Narrative of Christ’s Burial, Resurrection and Early Appearances

The prophets searched diligently to understand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. The apostles preached "the gospel, ... that Christ died for our sins ... that He was buried ... and that He rose again the…
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Seeing Jesus Firsthand: Through the Eyes of Cleopas

Putting yourself firsthand into the shoes of Cleopas, a little known but close follower of Jesus, on the Road to Emmaus will give you an entirely different perspective on this Passover season. We'll cover 4 powerful ways this story can…
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For People Who Never Heard About Jesus, What Happens When They Die?

They will be given an opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ and make the choice to follow Him in a resurrection that Jesus Christ and the apostle Paul make reference to in the Scriptures.
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Do Children Go to Limbo When They Die?

No, when a child dies they simply await their day of resurrection like the rest of humanity who have died.
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What is the "Great White Throne Judgment"?

The Great White Throne Judgment refers to a time in the future when all who have ever lived will stand before God in judgment, and He will decide who will be a part of His Kingdom, and who will receive...
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Is Purgatory in the Bible?

The false teaching of Purgatory is not in the Bible. We must not assume that every teaching bearing the label "Christian" originated with Jesus Christ and His early followers.
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Three Days and Three Nights

One of the many encouraging, divine events of history is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the Father raising his son from the grave, we would have no opportunity for life eternal. Let’s review one of the church’s fundamental beliefs…
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My Kids Asked Me What They'll Do in Heaven For Eternity. What Should I Tell Them?

Tell them the Bible explains that if we endure in the faith, Jesus Christ will establish His literal Kingdom on earth, and “we shall also reign with him" forever (2 Timothy 2:12).
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The Thief on the Cross

The fate of the thief crucified next to Christ is examined in this sermon. The conditions one must meet in order to be in the first resurrection and receive salvation are also discussed.
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Will I See My Dead Loved Ones Again?

Yes. Based on the truth of God’s Word, everyone can have a reasonable hope of seeing loved ones who have died.
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The Role of Rituals and Ceremony

God has given us ceremonies and rituals so we can see His plan of salvation for mankind and there are lessons in there for us.
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I Just Lost My Spouse. Where Are They Now?

A lost loved one is in the grave, unconscious and waiting for the resurrection to life promised by God, when they will have the chance to be reunited with their friends and family.
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Will Muslims Go to Hell?

God will judge Muslims and all people fairly, and the biblical teaching of the resurrections is the key to understanding how this will be accomplished.
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What Should I Tell My Kids When a Loved One Dies?

Death is merely a type of sleep. When a loved one awakes they will awake to a wonderful new future with God, who promises that the dead will be resurrected.
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What Will the Resurrection Be Like for My Friends Who Aren't Christian?

Everyone who has ever lived will be brought back to life in a resurrection and given an opportunity to truly know God and His ways—some for the very first time.
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And Miles to Go Before I Sleep

Robert Frost's 1922 poem " Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening " is a classic poem that expresses what the world is missing. What is this missing element that Frost captured and how should we view it as Christians?
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Why Does God Allow Good People to Die?

Jesus said that you are My friends. Abraham was the friend of God. Why does God allow those made in His image to die? With the death of Mrs. Sheila Gardenhire, Webber goes into depth to answer this question. Why…
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If a Man Dies Will He Live Again

Job asked a very important question, "If a man dies will he live again?". Today we will take a look at what the Bible has to say about the resurrections.
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A Different Resurrection?

What does the Bible mean when it says "the rest of the dead" in Revelation 20?
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