Revelation 20:6 "The First Resurrection" Explained

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There will be "Two Future Resurrections" on "The Last Day" the righteous saved are "Blessed" to be in "The First Resurrection" to eternal life, the second death resurrection has no power over the righteous saved

The second death will see the unsaved wicked being in "The Second Resurrection" to eternal damnation in the lake of fire, or the "Second Death"

"The Last Day" Resurrection of "All"

John 6:39-40KJV

39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Revelation 20:6KJV
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.

1.) The First Resurrection To Eternal Life
2.) The Second Resurrection To Eternal Damnation, Second Death

John 5:28-29KJV
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.

(The First Resurrection Of The Righteous Saved) The Dead In Christ Shall Rise "First"

1 Thessalonians 4:16KJV
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

(The Second Resurrection Of The Wicked To The Second Death In Eternal Damnation)

Revelation 20:13-14KJV
13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

 

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There will be "Two Future Resurrections" on "The Last Day" the righteous saved are "Blessed" to be in "The First Resurrection" to eternal life, the second death resurrection has no power over the righteous saved

The second death will see the unsaved wicked being in "The Second Resurrection" to eternal damnation in the lake of fire, or the "Second Death"

Revelation 20:6KJV
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.

1.) The First Resurrection To Eternal Life
2.) The Second Resurrection To Eternal Damnation, Second Death

John 5:28-29KJV
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.

(The First Resurrection Of The Righteous Saved) The Dead In Christ Shall Rise "First"

1 Thessalonians 4:16KJV
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

(The Second Resurrection Of The Wicked To The Second Death In Eternal Damnation)

Revelation 20:13-14KJV
13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

Daniel 12:1And 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. 2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Revelation 12:7And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,



In Daniel 12:1 Michael stands up, takes a stand, or takes a position. Then in Revelation 12:7 Michael fights the dragon. If you place the Daniel 12:2 resurrection as taking place on the “Last Day”, then do you also see the war in heaven in Revelation 12 taking place on the last day? I would think Michael has to “stand up” to fight the dragon and Daniel 12:1 suggests Michael doesn’t stand up until that resurrection or at lest the time of trouble.

 

[Truth7t7]

Daniel 12:1And 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. 2And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Revelation 12:7And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,



In Daniel 12:1 Michael stands up, takes a stand, or takes a position. Then in Revelation 12:7 Michael fights the dragon. If you place the Daniel 12:2 resurrection as taking place on the “Last Day”, then do you also see the war in heaven in Revelation 12 taking place on the last day? I would think Michael has to “stand up” to fight the dragon and Daniel 12:1 suggests Michael doesn’t stand up until that resurrection or at lest the time of trouble.

Daniel below clearly teaches the future great tribulation, and then it states "At That Time" the books are opened in final judgment, it also shows the last day resurrection of the righteous and wicked, a parallel reading of John 5:28-29

Simple, Clear, Easy To Understand

Great Tribulation, Resurrection, Final Judgement

Daniel 12:1-2KJV
1 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.

 

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Daniel below clearly teaches the future great tribulation, and then it states "At That Time" the books are opened in final judgment, it also shows the last day resurrection of the righteous and wicked, a parallel reading of John 5:28-29

Simple, Clear, Easy To Understand

Great Tribulation, Resurrection, Final Judgement

Daniel 12:1-2KJV
1 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.

Ok, that’s a reasonable explanation but then in Revelation 12 Michael fights the dragon. Many people place this war in heaven as taking place during the first century and not a future event.

Michael surely has to stand up to fight the dragon, right?

 

[Truth7t7]

Ok, that’s a reasonable explanation but then in Revelation 12 Michael fights the dragon. Many people place this war in heaven as taking place during the first century and not a future event.

Michael surely has to stand up to fight the dragon, right?

I believe the war in Revelation 12:7-10 is historical, Satan and his angels have been cast out and upon this earth for Millennia, Jesus tempted in the wilderness for 40 days/nights by satan being just one of many examples

I believe Michael is seen in Revelation 10:1-6 standing, a parallel reading of Daniel 12:1 standing, you will note he's standing at the time of (The End) in both descriptions

Daniel 12:1KJV
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.

Revelation 10:1-7KJV
1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:
2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6 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:
7 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.

 

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I believe the war in Revelation 12:7-10 is historical, Satan and his angels have been cast out and upon this earth for Millennia, Jesus tempted in the wilderness for 40 days/nights by satan being just one of many examples

I believe Michael is seen in Revelation 10:1-6 standing, a parallel reading of Daniel 12:1 standing, you will note he's standing at the time of (The End) in both descriptions

Daniel 12:1KJV
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.

Revelation 10:1-7KJV
1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:
2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6 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:
7 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.

Yea, I agree, but the issue of Michael standing up to fight the dragon is still unresolved.

In Daniel 7:10 the books are opened and in Daniel 7:13 one like the Son of man comes to the Ancient of days. If we say Daniel 7:10 & 13 are referring to when Jesus ascended to heaven in the clouds then we can place the Revelation 20:12 books being opened at that time also. That would mean these things take place outside of time as we know it, just like the Lamb being slain before the foundation of the world.

If you have another explanation for how Michael can have already stood up for a historical war in heaven and yet has not stood up for a final trouble and resurrection then I would like to look at it.

 

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I believe the war in Revelation 12:7-10 is historical, Satan and his angels have been cast out and upon this earth for Millennia, Jesus tempted in the wilderness for 40 days/nights by satan being just one of many examples

Rev 12:7-10
(7) And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
(8) And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
(9) And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
(10) And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

It was already fulfilled at the Cross where Christ and his messengers fought against Satan and his messengers in the kingdom of Heaven which the Old Testament congregation represented at that time. Because of Christ's victory on the cross, Satan and his messengers lost their place in the congregation because the kingdom was taken from them and given to the New Testament Congregation where Salvation have been preached to the world.

I believe Michael is seen in Revelation 10:1-6 standing, a parallel reading of Daniel 12:1 standing, you will note he's standing at the time of (The End) in both descriptions

Daniel 12:1KJV
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.

Revelation 10:1-7KJV
1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:
2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices.
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6 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:
7 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.

Archangel Michael is Jesus Christ. He is the chief messenger (archangel). Again, the name Michael means "one is assuredly God." In Revelatino 10. Christ was the messenger who spoke with John.

 

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It was already fulfilled at the Cross where Christ and his messengers fought against Satan and his messengers in the kingdom of Heaven which the Old Testament congregation represented at that time. Because of Christ's victory on the cross, Satan and his messengers lost their place in the congregation because the kingdom was taken from them and given to the New Testament Congregation where Salvation have been preached to the world.

Michael (Christ) stood up for His people at the time of the cross, right?

If so, what is your view on how Michael (Christ) stands up at the time of trouble and resurrection in Daniel 12 if He stood up at the cross? Is Daniel 12:1-2 referring to the time of the cross?

 

[Douggg]

Revelation 20:6KJV
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.

In that verse, is the one thousand years millennium rule of Jesus with a rod of iron on this present earth.

 

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Michael (Christ) stood up for His people at the time of the cross, right?

If so, what is your view on how Michael (Christ) stands up at the time of trouble and resurrection in Daniel 12 if He stood up at the cross? Is Daniel 12:1-2 referring to the time of the cross?

Dan 12:1-2
(1) 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.


Mat 24:21
(21) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.


No Christ (Michael) stood up for His Elect (thy people) during The time of Great Tribulation until Christ shall appear in the air and everyone in the Book of life will be delivered while the rest will be resurrected to stand for judgment day. Nothing to do with Revelation 12 which occurred at the Cross.

 

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Archangel Michael is Jesus Christ. He is the chief messenger (archangel). Again, the name Michael means "one is assuredly God." In Revelatino 10. Christ was the messenger who spoke with John.

The angel in Rev 22:8 is who?

Rev 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

Jesus says here a few verses later

Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

 

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The angel in Rev 22:8 is who?

Rev 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

Jesus says here a few verses later

Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

By the way, I do realize that its one of the seven angels in Rev 22:8 and you are speaking of Rev 10, but who is considered "mine angel"

 

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In that verse, is the one thousand years millennium rule of Jesus with a rod of iron on this present earth.

The millennial kingdom was already here since the Cross through the Church, which the 1,000 symbolic years - the fullness of whatever is in view.

Sorry, there will not be a literal 1,000 year kingdom in your future. This millennial Kingdom is about to end soon when Christ return anytime now.

 

[Douggg]

The angel in Rev 22:8 is who?

One of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the last seven plagues.

Revelation 21:9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

 

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One of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the last seven plagues.

Revelation 21:9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

Thanks, see post #12 I acknowledged this

 

[TribulationSigns]

The angel in Rev 22:8 is who?

Rev 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

What does the context say?

Rev 22:8-9
(8) And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
(9) Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

This messenger was one of the Saints, our brethren, who happened to have died sometimes in the Old Testament and gone up to Heaven. This messenger was sent by Lord Jesus to tell John the Message.

Jesus says here a few verses later

Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

The same messenger in Revelation 22:9.

 

[TribulationSigns]

One of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the last seven plagues.

Revelation 21:9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

Rev 21:9
(9) And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

The versre above was one of the seven messengers was talking with John and introduced him to Lamb's wife which is New Jersualem. But in Revelation 22:8, it was the "fellow-servant, and brethren the prophets." Not some "angels" or "one of the seven angels". Need to read the context carefully. John has spoken with more than one messenger in the vision throughout Revelation. May it be Christ himself, or the one of the human messengers in heaven. Not "angels" as a celestial-created being.

 

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What does the context say?

Rev 22:8-9
(8) And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
(9) Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

This messenger was one of the Saints, our brethren, who happened to have died sometimes in the Old Testament and gone up to Heaven. This messenger was sent by Lord Jesus to tell John the Message.



The same messenger in Revelation 22:9.

This showing begins in Rev 21 :9 correct?

Rev 21:9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.

Rev 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

So when Jesus says here a few verses later

Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Jesus is only speaking of sending this particular angel to show John the things from Rev 21:9 forward

 

[Douggg]

Thanks, see post #12 I acknowledged this

Yes, I saw your post, after I made my post about the same time.

 

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No Christ (Michael) stood up for His Elect (thy people) during The time of Great Tribulation until Christ shall appear in the air and everyone in the Book of life will be delivered while the rest will be resurrected to stand for judgment day. Nothing to do with Revelation 12 which occurred at the Cross.

The word “stand up” in Daniel 12:1 is <5975> amad. Here is what Strong’s lexicon says …



Usage: The Hebrew verb "amad" primarily means "to stand" in a physical sense, but it extends to various contexts, including standing firm, enduring, or taking a position. It can imply a literal standing posture or a figurative stance, such as standing firm in faith or maintaining one's position in a situation. The word is used to describe both physical and metaphorical standing, including standing before God, standing in judgment, or standing in battle.



Christ already stood before God, stood in judgment, and stood in battle in Revelation 12. If Christ is Michael then He already stood up at the cross.