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The Resurrections

We believe that the only hope of eternal life for mortal humans lies in the resurrection through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We believe that at the return of Jesus Christ a resurrection to spirit life will take place for all who have been God's faithful servants. We believe that, after Jesus Christ has ruled on earth for 1,000 years, there will be a resurrection to physical life of the vast majority of all people who have ever lived. We believe that, after these people have had an opportunity to live a physical life, if they become converted they, too, will receive eternal life. We also believe that those who reject God's offer of salvation will reap eternal death (1 Corinthians 15:19,42-52; Acts 23:6; John 5:21-29; Romans 6:23; 8:10-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Revelation 20:4-5,11-15; John 3:16; Matthew 25:46).

The resurrection of the dead is one of the fundamental doctrines leading to perfection and eternal life (Hebrews 6:1-2). Without the resurrection of the dead, Christ would not be risen and our faith would be in vain (1 Corinthians 15:12-19). Humans are mortal, with no inherent immortality. Furthermore, man is incapable of giving himself eternal life; thus the need for a resurrection.

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Table of Contents that includes "The Resurrections"

Resurrection:

• _Seeing It With Your Own Eyes
• _Known But to God
• _The Rapture Is Wrong: The Saints Don't Rise to Run Away
• _Did Paul Expect to be conscious in Heaven Right After Dying?
• _Does the Bible Teach That We Have an Immortal Soul?
• _How Eternal Life Will Ultimately Be Offered to All
• _Does the Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Men Prove Some Will Suffer in Hell?
• _The Promise of Life After Death
• _Everlasting Life Conquers Death
• _The Question of the Ages
• _When It Seems God Doesn't Hear or Answer
• _The Feast of Trumpets: A Turning Point in History
• _What Is the Fate of Those Who Refuse to Repent?
• _Christ and Biblical Writers Compare Death to Sleep
• _Paul's Desire to 'Depart and Be With Christ'
• _The Resurrection Connection
• _It Is Appointed for Men to Die Once
• _Chapter 1: God's Great Purpose for All Mankind
• _How Baptism's Meaning and Method Are Related
• _Beyond the Millennium
• _The Book of Revelation: Is it Relevant Today?
• _The Apostles Teach the Same Gospel
• _The Reign of a New Kingdom
• _Our Final Transformation
• _God's Promise of a New Era
• _God's Plan as Revealed by His Holy Days
• _What the Bible Says About Baptism
• _If a Man Die, Will He Live Again?
• _The Resurrections of the Dead
• _'Dust to Dust'
• _Why Will Christ Return?
• _Dorcas, a Faithful Disciple
• _Why Was Jesus Christ Resurrected?
• _The Quest for Immortality
• _The Resurrection: The Astounding Biblical Truth
• _Hope for Unbelieving Loved Ones
• _When I Die Will I Go to Heaven?
• _Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2001
• _God's Awesome Purpose for Those in the First Resurrection
• _Will God Forget the Dead?
• _Do Good People Really Go to Heaven When They Die?
• _Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2003
• _"All Those in the Tombs Will Hear His Voice'
• _Questions and Answers - Sep/Oct 2003
• _The Biblical Festivals That Show How God Will Bring World Peace
• _Are the Thousands Who Perished in the Tsunami Lost Forever?
• _A Message of Hope Following the Death of a Loved One
• _Questions and Answers - Nov/Dec 2005
• _Who Resurrected Jesus Christ?
• _The Resurrection of the Dead: What Does the Bible Really Teach?
• _Who Will Go to Hell?
• _A Holy Day Provides Comfort
• _When I Die, Will I Go to Heaven?
• _Everyone Will Have a Fair Chance!
• _Should Christians Fear Death?
• _Your Awesome Future
• _Jesus Christ's Resurrection: Leading the Way for Others
• _Describing the Indescribable