God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

also there is great disagreement about the time when these Resurrections will take place. B. This author feels that the Second Resurrection is at the end of the Millennium and that it is the raising of the ungodly dead. One thousand years separate the raising of the Godly and the ungodly. Revelation 20. The wicked dead will be judged at their resurrection and put into the Lake of Fire. Revelation 20:14, 15. The bodies of all the dead are in the grave. The souls of the righteous are in heaven with Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians l:23. The souls of the ungodly are in Sheol or Hades (translated as "hell"). Revelation 20:13. 11. WILL THE WICKED SOULS IN HADES BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO REPENT? No. In Hades (or "hell") they await final judgment because they refused to accept God's offer of salvation and eternal life. There is no opportunity given for salvation after death. Hebrews 9:27; 2 Peter 2:9; John 3:16, 18; Luke 16:19-31. We should not and cannot pray for the wicked dead, since it would be meaningless prayer. Every man that ever lived will be judged at the last day. Revelation 20:12, 13; Matthew 25:31, 32; 2 Corinthians 5:10. 10. WHERE ARE THE DEAD NOW? 12, WHOM WILL GOD JUDGE AT THE LAST DAY?

LESSON 9 STUDY QUESTIONS BASED ON "RESURRECTION LIFE FOR MAN'S BODY"

1. What is resurrection? 2. Does the Bible record that anyone was ever raised from the

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