40H.1 What is the great
significance of the resurrection of Christ Jesus to the people who belong to
Him?
Apostle Paul tells us of the great significance of the
resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. He declares:
"But the truth is that Christ
has been raised from death, as the guarantee that those who sleep in death
will also be raised." For just
as all people die because of their union with Adam, in the same way all will
be raised to life because of their union with Christ. (I Corinthians 15:20,
22 Today's English
Version)
The great significance of Christ's resurrection is that;
For just
as all people die because of their union with Adam, in the same way all will
be raised to life because of their union with Christ.
40H.2 Is it possible that
resurrection from the dead will happen to ordinary people who belong to
Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 15:23,
Apostle Paul explains:
But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
( RSV)
The same verse in the
another version of the bible:
Each one will rise from death in his proper order. Christ was the first one. The people who belong to Christ will rise from death when Jesus comes.
(International
English Bible)
Yes, it is possible.
Each one will rise from death in
his proper order.
40H.3 What is the
assurance given by Christ, that those who believe in Him will be resurrected
to life?
In John 11:25-26,
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes
in Me, though he may die, he shall live. "And whoever lives and
believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?'' (John
11:25, New King James)
The Lord Christ Jesus gave
this assurance to all those who believe in Him:
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The resurrection of our Lord Jesus
Christ is one of the greatest event in the history of Christendom. Not only
did this fulfill the biblical prophesies concerning Christ's work and mission
but it also significantly manifested the fulfillment of man's long standing
hope of victory over his greatest problem — death — and his attainment of
God's promised salvation and eternal life.
We should believe what Christ said in order for
us to belong to Him. Thus, we will be either, part of the first resurrection
or be one of those alive waiting for Him when He comes the second time, and thereby, attain
the promised eternal life.
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