Things New and Old: On Asking Questions (4): apt questions lead to clearer Scriptures

Things New and Old

Ancient truths revealed in the Scriptures are often forgotten, disbelieved or distorted, and therefore lost in the passage of time. Such ancient truths when rediscovered and relearned are 'new' additions to the treasury of ancient truths.

Christ showed many new things to the disciples, things prophesied by the prophets of old but hijacked and perverted by the elders and their traditions, but which Christ reclaimed and returned to His people.

Many things taught by the Apostles of Christ have been perverted or substituted over the centuries. Such fundamental doctrines like salvation by grace and justification have been hijacked and perverted and repudiated by sincere Christians. These doctrines need to be reclaimed and restored to God's people.

There are things both new and old here. "Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things" 2Ti 2:7.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

On Asking Questions (4): apt questions lead to clearer Scriptures

November 24, 2020
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The first resurrection, the second death, and a 1000 years

I may sound silly. Still, I need to ask; I'm already notorious for asking questions.

Please help me with some light. Thank you in advance.

Re 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.

Concerning Rev 20:6, leu us ask some questions:

1. Concerning the first resurrection:
a. What is this first resurrection?
- When does/did the first resurrection take place?
- Who are those who have a part in the first resurrection?
- Who are those who have no part in the first resurrection?
- Where do the Scriptures speak of this first resurrection?
- Why are those who have a part in the first resurrection “holy and blessed”?

b. Does the first resurrection imply the second resurrection?
- If yes, what is the second resurrection?
- If yes, when will be the second resurrection be?
- Will those who have a part in the first resurrection be partakers in the second resurrection?
- Is there any difference between the first and the second resurrection?

2. Concerning the second death:
a. what is this second death?
- When will the second death happen?
- What’s the power of the second death?
- Why does the second death has no power over all those who have a part in the first resurrection?

b. Does the second death imply the first death?
- If yes, what is the first death?
- If yes, what happened at first death?
- If yes, when did/does the death happen?

3. Concerning the “1000 years”:
a. What is the 1000 years?
- when does/did the 1000 years start?
- when will the 1000 years end?
- when did the first resurrection happen with respect to the 1000 years?
- For those who had a part in the first resurrection, how long do/will they reign with Christ?

You too may have some questions arising from Rev 20:6, ask away.

Thank you for your help.