Four Types of Resurrections

As a young man, D. L. Moody was suddenly called upon to preach a funeral sermon. He hunted all through the Four Gospels trying to find one of Christ’s funeral sermons, but searched in vain. ... More

Resurrection

Jesus defended His actions pointing out that He was only imitating His Father (v. 19). God’s sustaining work on the world has never ceased nor will it (vv. 20-23). Lack of understanding was not the problem. The Jews understood perfectly that Jesus was claiming equality with God. They rejected Him because of these claims. The religious leaders changed their charge against Jesus from “breaking the Sabbath” to “blasphemy” because Jesus claimed to be God. Liberal theologians who claim that Jesus never claimed to be God skip over these passages.  Instead of denying the accusation, Jesus endorsed them. He claimed to have the power to raise the dead. They Jewish leaders saw this as blasphemy. At this time, Jesus had not yet raised anyone from the dead. Jesus speaks about four different resurrections

1. The resurrection of lost sinners (vv. 24-25). The lost sinners is as lifeless as a corpse. The only way he can be raised from the dead is by hearing God’s Word and believing on God’s Son.

2. His own resurrection (v. 26). The grave could not hold Him because he is “The Prince of Life” (Acts 2:24). Because of this He can share life with all who will trust Him.

3. The future resurrection of the just (vv. 28-29a). This is when believers will be raised from the dead. This will take place when Jesus returns in the Rapture (1 Thess. 4:13-18). 

4. The resurrection of the unjust (v. 29b). This is when the wicked dead will stand before the Great White Throne for judgment. This will take place just before Christ ushers in the new heaven and the new earth. 

The most important thing about this life is that it determines where we will spend eternity. Just knowing about Jesus in your head is not enough. We must receive Jesus into our heart (John 1:12).

 

Application

There are several groups today who don’t believe in the deity of Christ. I need to have verses of Scripture in mind that will show a person that Jesus and God are equal. Lord, help me to be able to commit these to memory.

John 5:19-29 (English Standard Version)


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