The difference between The Resurrection and the first resurrection.

[Stewardofthemystery]

Jesus said I am the Resurrection and the Life. Jesus also said I am the way, the truth, and the Life.

All the above identify who the Son of God Jesus Christ truly is, and it also reveals His relationship with the Father. Which I will get to in a bit

But notice Jesus did not say I am the first resurrection. The term the first resurrection is only used in Revelation 20:5-6. But Amils are trying to conflate the words of Jesus as being The Resurrection with the definition of the first resurrection as described in Revelation 20:5-6.

So what is the difference? When Jesus Christ said I am The Resurrection and The Life Jesus was revealing to us who He was, which is in Truth The very Word of God made flesh.

It is God’s Word that gives Life. It is God’s Word that is the way, the truth, and the Life. And it is God’s Word that is The Resurrection.

So both the first resurrection and the second resurrection happen by God’s Word calling them from death to life, which is why Jesus said He is The Resurrection and The Life.

But Amils don’t understand this, which why they call Jesus’ resurrection the first resurrection. But before Jesus was resurrected dead people were raised from the dead even before Jesus came, and even while he was on earth, and also after Jesus ascended into heaven.

And all those who were raised from physical death were all raised by the Word of God, which is The Resurrection and The Life.

So knowing the difference between The Resurrection and the Life and the first resurrection of the dead in Christ will keep you being led astray by the false doctrines of men.

Peace and God bless

 

[Spiritual Israelite]

Jesus said I am the Resurrection and the Life. Jesus also said I am the way, the truth, and the Life.

All the above identify who the Son of God Jesus Christ truly is, and it also reveals His relationship with the Father. Which I will get to in a bit

But notice Jesus did not say I am the first resurrection. The term the first resurrection is only used in Revelation 20:5-6. But Amils are trying to conflate the words of Jesus as being The Resurrection with the definition of the first resurrection as described in Revelation 20:5-6.

It doesn't matter if Jesus didn't specifically say that He is the first resurrection. He didn't say He isn't, either. Are you aware that there is other scripture besides the words of Jesus? Paul said that Jesus's resurrection was the first resurrection. Do you care about what Paul taught?

The Greek words "protos" (first) and "anastasis" (resurrection) are found together in only one other verse in scripture besides in Revelation 20.

Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first (protos) that should rise (anastasis) from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

So, scripture explicitly teaches that Christ's resurrection is the first resurrection. In the following passage Paul said that Christ's resurrection was the first in order and the next in order are those who belong to Him at His coming. So, according to Paul, the resurrection that premils call the first resurrection is actually the second resurrection in order. And we're talking about the bodily resurrections unto bodily immortality here, just to be clear.

1 Corinthians 15:20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

So, premils, in an effort to make scripture say that they want it to say, change the second resurrection in order into the first resurrection which clearly contradicts what Paul taught about the order of resurrections unto bodily immortality. Paul taught that Christ's resurrection was first in order and then next in order are "they that are Christ's at his coming".

So what is the difference? When Jesus Christ said I am The Resurrection and The Life Jesus was revealing to us who He was, which is in Truth The very Word of God made flesh.

It is God’s Word that gives Life. It is God’s Word that is the way, the truth, and the Life. And it is God’s Word that is The Resurrection.

So both the first resurrection and the second resurrection happen by God’s Word calling them from death to life, which is why Jesus said He is The Resurrection and The Life.

But Amils don’t understand this, which why they call Jesus’ resurrection the first resurrection. But before Jesus was resurrected dead people were raised from the dead even before Jesus came, and even while he was on earth, and also after Jesus ascended into heaven.

And all those who were raised from physical death were all raised by the Word of God, which is The Resurrection and The Life.

So knowing the difference between The Resurrection and the Life and the first resurrection of the dead in Christ will keep you being led astray by the false doctrines of men.

Peace and God bless

Accepting what scripture explicitly teaches about the first resurrection, as I showed above, will lead one to the truth of Amillennialism and help them understand how premillennialism tries to change scripture to fit its doctrine.

 

[jeffweeder]

Jesus said I am the Resurrection and the Life. Jesus also said I am the way, the truth, and the Life.

All the above identify who the Son of God Jesus Christ truly is, and it also reveals His relationship with the Father. Which I will get to in a bit

But notice Jesus did not say I am the first resurrection.

Jesus was the first to conquer death as a human, and all who believe partake of that to Eternal life and inevitable Glorification when we are born again. Those cannot be hurt by the second death.

24 “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the person who hears My word [the one who heeds My message], and believes and trusts in Him who sent Me, has (possesses now) eternal life [that is, eternal life actually begins—the believer is transformed], and does not come into judgment and condemnation, but has passed [over] from death into life.
25 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, a time is coming and is [here] now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear it will live.

Rev 20
6 Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) and holy is the person who takes part in the first resurrection; over these the second death [which is eternal separation from God, the lake of fire] has no power or authority,

 

[Stewardofthemystery]

It doesn't matter if Jesus didn't specifically say that He is the first resurrection.

It does matter because words have meanings. When you Amils go about trying to redefine the meaning of “ the first resurrection” as is defined in Rev. 20:5-6 then you have now proclaimed a future resurrection of many to be the past resurrection of One.

2 Timothy 2:18
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

 

[Stewardofthemystery]

Jesus was the first to conquer death as a human,

The term the first resurrection is only used in Revelation 20:5-6. But Amils are trying to conflate the words of Jesus as being The Resurrection with the definition of “the firstresurrection” as described in Revelation 20:5-6.

We are warned not to add to, or take away from Gods words in order to change the meaning.

Revelation 22:18-19​

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King James Version​

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18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”

 

[tailgator]

Jesus was the first to conquer death as a human, and all who believe partake of that to Eternal life and inevitable Glorification when we are born again. Those cannot be hurt by the second death.

24 “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the person who hears My word [the one who heeds My message], and believes and trusts in Him who sent Me, has (possesses now) eternal life [that is, eternal life actually begins—the believer is transformed], and does not come into judgment and condemnation, but has passed [over] from death into life.
25 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, a time is coming and is [here] now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear it will live.

Rev 20
6 Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) and holy is the person who takes part in the first resurrection; over these the second death [which is eternal separation from God, the lake of fire] has no power or authority,

Did you ever notice the people in revelation 20 were all beheaded for their witness of Jesus during the reign of the beast before they are resurected from the dead?
They are killed before they are resurected.

 

[rwb]

It does matter because words have meanings. When you Amils go about trying to redefine the meaning of “ the first resurrection” as is defined in Rev. 20:5-6 then you have now proclaimed a future resurrection of many to be the past resurrection of One.

2 Timothy 2:18
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

The words of the Bible especially do have meaning! The words from the Bible tell us that there shall be NONE, with the exception of Christ, physically resurrected immortal before the hour that is coming, when the last trumpet sounds, and time shall be no longer. So, why do you millennialists continue to argue martyred saints will be physically resurrected immortal at the beginning of the one thousand years of time you imagine there shall be on this earth AFTER Christ comes again?

John 5:28-29 (KJV) Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

1 Corinthians 15:51-53 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

Revelation 10:5-7 (KJV) And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.

Since the meanings of the words of the Bible, you agree, matter, why do you ignore what is written in these passages, or try to force them to say what your unbiblical doctrine teaches you? Why also do you ignore the context of 2Tim 2:18, to make it affirm your unbiblical doctrine?

 

[Spiritual Israelite]

It does matter because words have meanings. When you Amils go about trying to redefine the meaning of “ the first resurrection” as is defined in Rev. 20:5-6 then you have now proclaimed a future resurrection of many to be the past resurrection of One.

2 Timothy 2:18
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

You ignore how it is defined in Acts 26:23 and 1 Corinthians 15:20 which shows that you just make scripture say what you want it to say. And we do NOT say that the resurrection of the dead in Christ, which is what 2 Timothy 2:18 is alluding to, is past already. Your lies reveal you to be a liar and nothing more. Why do you lie constantly? Do you enjoy being wicked?

Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

 

[Spiritual Israelite]

The term the first resurrection is only used in Revelation 20:5-6. But Amils are trying to conflate the words of Jesus as being The Resurrection with the definition of “the firstresurrection” as described in Revelation 20:5-6.

We are warned not to add to, or take away from Gods words in order to change the meaning.

Revelation 22:18-19​

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King James Version​

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18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”

We are interpreting the words differently than you and not purposely adding to or taking away from the words of the book. That passage is talking about people purposely doing that which we are not. Applying that passage to us shows how evil and judgmental you really are. You are serving Satan when you unjustly and wickedly condemn others like this.

 

[Spiritual Israelite]

Did you ever notice the people in revelation 20 were all beheaded for their witness of Jesus during the reign of the beast before they are resurected from the dead?
They are killed before they are resurected.

It does not say they are bodily resurrected from the dead, it says they lived and reigned with Christ. The Greek word for "lived" there is "zao" which does not mean to be resurrected, but means to be alive and to live. The souls of the dead in Christ live and reign with Christ in heaven because they had part in His resurrection, which is the first resurrection.

The first resurrection:

Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

Having part in the first resurrection:

Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

 

[tailgator]

It does not say they are bodily resurrected from the dead, it says they lived and reigned with Christ. The Greek word for "lived" there is "zao" which does not mean to be resurrected, but means to be alive and to live. The souls of the dead in Christ live and reign with Christ in heaven because they had part in His resurrection, which is the first resurrection.

The first resurrection:

Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

Having part in the first resurrection:

Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

No,it says they who were beheaded for their witness of Jesus were resurected .


First they are beheaded for their witness of Jesus .
Then they are resurected.

"them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God,"


Revelation 20
4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.

6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.




Like Jesus suffered death,these too suffer the first death for their witness of Jesus.They do not suffer a second death .

 

[Spiritual Israelite]

No,it says they who were beheaded for their witness of Jesus were resurected .

It does not say they were bodily resurrected. Look up the Greek word "zao" and see how it is used in scripture. It's not a word to describe someone being bodily resurrected, but rather describes someone being alive and living. It's a reference to the souls of the dead in Christ living and reigning with Christ in heaven.

Jesus taught that the saved and lost would be resurrected in the same hour and not a long time apart as you believe. Why do you ignore that? Do you not care if your interpretation of Revelation 20 lines up with the rest of scripture or not?

John 5:28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

 

[tailgator]

It does not say they were bodily resurrected. Look up the Greek word "zao" and see how it is used in scripture. It's not a word to describe someone being bodily resurrected, but rather describes someone being alive and living. It's a reference to the souls of the dead in Christ living and reigning with Christ in heaven.

Jesus taught that the saved and lost would be resurrected in the same hour and not a long time apart as you believe. Why do you ignore that? Do you not care if your interpretation of Revelation 20 lines up with the rest of scripture or not?

John 5:28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

I'm not ignoring what Jesus said.
I understand that both good and bad of Daniels people are resurrected at the same time.
Daniels people that is.

Daniel 12
12 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.





And yes, Daniels people, who sleep in the dust are bodily resurected in the first resurection.And them who were beheaded for their witness of Jesus and who did not worship the beast or it's image nor receive it's mark will reign with Christ.

 

[Spiritual Israelite]

I'm not ignoring what Jesus said.
I understand that both good and bad of Daniels people are resurrected at the same time.

He's not just talking about Daniel's people. He referenced all who are in the graves. That's all of the dead. As if He would not talk about the resurrection of anyone else but Daniel's people? I can't take you seriously. I'm not wasting any more time on this.

 

[tailgator]

He's not just talking about Daniel's people. He referenced all who are in the graves. That's all of the dead. As if He would not talk about the resurrection of anyone else but Daniel's people? I can't take you seriously. I'm not wasting any more time on this.

You don't take the word of God seriously.
Yes,Daniel 12 says your people.Not some other people

And why do you ignore the fact that them who are resurected in the first resurection were beheaded for their witness of Jesus?

Do you have something against Jesus's martyrs that you won't even acknowledge the fact they died testifying of Jesus?

 

[TribulationSigns]

It doesn't matter if Jesus didn't specifically say that He is the first resurrection. He didn't say He isn't, either. Are you aware that there is other scripture besides the words of Jesus? Paul said that Jesus's resurrection was the first resurrection. Do you care about what Paul taught?

The Greek words "protos" (first) and "anastasis" (resurrection) are found together in only one other verse in scripture besides in Revelation 20.

Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first (protos) that should rise (anastasis) from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

Correct. The King James Version is not the Greek, it's the English translation of the Greek. I was referring to the original text which is Greek. What is in both Acts 26:23 and Revelation 20:5 is the Greek words (protos anastasis) or 'First Resurrection' or raised (from the dead).

Rise and Resurrection are indeed the exact same words - something that @Stewardofthemystery fails to realize.

 

[Stewardofthemystery]

So, why do you millennialists continue to argue martyred saints will be physically resurrected immortal at the beginning of the one thousand years of time

Um, probably because that IS what is written in Rev. 20….

Revelation 20:4-6
King James Version
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4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

 

[Stewardofthemystery]

Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

News flash….Jesus Christ has already been raised from the dead, that is past. However Rev. 20’s “the first resurrection”event is yet future. Can you hear me now?

 

[TribulationSigns]

I heard from someone who asked, "If Christ was the First Resurrected from the dead, how was Lazarus resurrected from the dead BEFORE Him?" Good question.

Christ is the first resurrected from the dead because He was the first raised up from the second death, wherein He suffered the wrath of God (the penalty for our sins) for us. It's not talking about mere physical death. Unfortunately, this is the mistake that so many people make, even today. They think that Jesus merely went to the cross and suffered a "physical" punishment. Movies like the "Passion" play this up and highlight this as if this is what Christ's horrible suffering was all about. That's utter nonsense! Anyone can go to the cross and suffer and die horribly. And if that was the extent of it, then we are all most foolish to be believers. For countless went there before Him and suffered tremendously physically, just as Christ did. But their suffering paled in comparison, because they merely suffered physically, while Christ suffered the wrath of God for "our sins" placed upon His person.

2nd Corinthians 5:21

• "For he hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."

Christ became sin for us (All elect mankind, not everyone on Earth), taking our iniquities in His body, and He suffered the horrible penalty of God's wrath (in addition to man's). And by His taking our sins, and paying the wages of those sins, we are left free from those sins. As the Scripture above illustrates, we were then made righteous in Him. The bodily suffering at the hands of man was merely an outward "representation" of the true nature of His punishment and wages of death He suffered on our behalf. Remember, the wages of sin is NOT physical death. It's separation from God and eternal life.

Isaiah 53:4-5

• "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
• But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

He was stricken, smitten, and afflicted by God, and for our sins. That's the death punishment God suffered, not merely having nails hammered into His hands, but something infinitely more efficacious and glorifying than a mere crucifixion.

Therefore, when we read that Christ was the firstborn from the dead that in all things he might have "preeminence," this is the death and preeminence that is in view! The "First Resurrection" wherein all (including Lazarus) who will become saved, must have part in "His" First Resurrection. Because without that First Resurrection, we will instead have part in the second death because of sin. Thus we all had to be raised up in Him in order to live and reign with Him. For example, all of us (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Lazarus, etc.) have been raised up with Him in "that" First Resurrection, so that we will live and reign forever. Raised up unto new life, wherein we will never die.

Ephesians 2:5-6

• "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved; )
• And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:"

There again is the First Resurrection in Christ. To be quickened together with Christ clearly means to be "made alive together with Christ." So even though the physical death of Lazarus "prefigured" the Resurrection of God's people in Christ, His Spiritual Resurrection had to be in Christ's First Resurrection. So truly, even Lazarus' First Resurrection was the moment He was saved or regenerated from death to Life. That is indeed why, when Martha told Christ Lazarus would be raised at the resurrection at "the last day," Christ responded by correcting her:

John 11:25-26

• "Jesus said unto her, I am the Resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
• And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?"

Christ was saying He was the First Resurrection wherein Lazarus would be raised up at the Last day. He was talking about another death and another life and another resurrection. The dead live because they have part in "The First Resurrection." So that this physical death, nor Lazarus's spiritual death in Adam cannot defeat them.

Acts 26:23

• "That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles."

Thus, this is why Christ is called the First Resurrection from the dead. These Greek words [first rise] very obviously correspond to the very same words [first resurrection] found in Revelation chapter 20. They are the exact same words. Christ is indeed the first resurrection to new life, after being under penalty of death that we deserved, that we might also be raised in newness of life with Him. And just as His death covers the sins of those who went before (Abraham, Jacob, etc) so His Resurrection is the reason that death had no power to hold them. Because He was the first, we live and reign with Him.

Revelation 20:6

• "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years."

Because we have a part in the first resurrection, the second death has no power over us. that is why we MUST be born again in Christ before our physical death!

 

[TribulationSigns]

News flash….Jesus Christ has already been raised from the dead, that is past. However Rev. 20’s “the first resurrection”event is yet future. Can you hear me now?

News Flash... what death did Christ rise up from? Humm? Was it his physical death, or the second death that Christ suffered on our behalf?

Can you hear me now?

We all already received spiritual death (first death) that was passed down from Adam and Eve. We was not saved until Christ, as God in flesh, came to die on our behalf. So when we believe in Christ and His resurrection, we are "made alive" at that moment, not sometime in the future! That is why it is a blessing and holy that we took part in the First Resurrection with Christ. Simply by BELEIVING in Him which is why we were BORN AGAIN and made spiritually alive from our spiritual death from within our body of death! We do not have to wait for the resurrection in the future after some of us have physically died. The premillennialism doctrine of "physical resurrection" for the Elect is wrong.