Hebrews 6:1-2 lists six basic foundational truths; among these are resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. Belief in the resurrection is necessary in providing an adequate foundation in the life of the believer. It is faith in a resurrected Lord that gives meaning to our existence in the Kingdom. It is the basis of our hop, both present and future. (I Corinthians 15:12-17)

1. What Are The Resurrections That The New Testament Believer Must Consider?

   1. "PAST:" Of Jesus Christ

   2. "PRESENT:" Spiritual resurrection of the believer - (Colossians 2:12-13, Romans 6:4-7)

   3. "FUTURE:" Final resurrection of "all that are in the grave".

   
   

2. Did Jesus Actually Rise From The Dean?

   1. "Yes!" Both the Old and New Testaments substantiate this. - (Psalm 16:8-11, 110:1, Matthew 28:6, Acts 3:15)

   2. Jesus was seen after His resurrection - (I Corinthians 15:5-8, Luke 24:13-35, John 20:18-20)

   3. Jesus was resurrected with the same body that was crucified - (John 2:19-22, Luke 24:36-40, John 20:27-28)

   
   

3. What Is Declared In The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ?

   1. Justification - (Romans 4:25, 5:1, II Corinthians 5:15)

   2. Death is defeated - (Romans 6:9, I Corinthians 15:54-58)

   3. Jesus is the Son of God - (Romans 1:4)

   4. Jesus is Lord of all - (Ephesians 1:20-23, Colossians 1:16-20)

   5. A new life source - (I Peter 1:3)

   
   

4. How Are We Presently Resurrected?

   1. It is expressed through water baptism - (Romans 6:4-5, Colossians 2:12-13)

   2. We are quickened or "made alive together in Christ" - (Ephesians 2:1, 4:6, II Corinthians 5:15, Romans 6:18)

   3. Our lives reflect change:

      1. We serve a new master - (II Corinthians 5:15, Romans 6:18)

      2. We have a new life - (Romans 6:4, 7:6, Ephesians 4:22-24)

      3. We have a new purpose - (Colossians 3:1-2, Romans 8:28)

   
   

5. What Does The Bible Say About The Future Resurrection?

   1. Only God knows when it will take place - (I Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 6:39-40, 44, 54)

   2. All that are in the grave shall be resurrected - (Acts 24:15)

   3. We shall receive a glorious body - (Philippians 3:21, I John 3:2, I Corinthians 15:29, 38, 49)

   
   

6. What Is Meant By Eternal Judgment?

        Judgment means the "result of judging, trying or passing sentence upon; judicial decision." Eternal does not only mean everlasting but also a "final, or that which has not appeal".

   
   

7. Why Must There Be A Judgment?

   1. Ungodliness - (Jude 15, II Peter 2:6-9)

   2. Disobedience - (Romans 2:6-11, Jude 6, Hebrews 3:18)

   3. Unbelief - (John 3:18, Acts 4:12, John 5:24)

   4. Sin - (Romans 5:12, I Corinthians 15:21-22)

   
   

8. Who Will Judge And How?

   1. God: The judge of all - (Hebrews 12:23)

   2. God's throne has been established for judgment - (Psalm 9:7-8)

   3. Will be administered by Christ:

      1. The Father has committed all judgment and given the authority to judge to the Son - (John 5:22, 27)

      2. Jesus was ordained to be judge - (Acts 10:42)

      3. Jesus will sit in the judgment seat - (Romans 14:10-13)

   
   

9. When Will Judgment Take Place?

   Like the resurrection, eternal judgment has three aspects:

   1. "PAST:"

      1. Sin - (Isaiah 53:4-6, Hebrews 10:1-14, John 1:29)

      2. Satan - (John 16:11, Colossians 2:15)

      3. Man - (John 3:18, 5:24, Romans 5:9, 8:1)

   2. "PRESENT:"

      1. Sinners - (Romans 1:18-31, Ephesians 5:6)

      2. Believers - (I Corinthians 11:31-32, I Timothy 1:20, Hebrews 12:8-10)

   3. "FUTURE:"

      1. Believers; Judged for their works and rewarded - (Revelations 11:18, Matthew 25:31-46, I Corinthians 3:11-15, 4:5)

      2. Sinners; Judged for their sin and disobedience and punished - (II Thessalonians 1:8-9, Revelation 20:15)

   
   

10. When Will This Future Judgment Take Place?

    1. After death - (Hebrews 9:27)

    2. Last day - (John 12:48)

    3. The "Day of Judgment" - (Matthew 10:15, I John 4:17, II Peter 2:9)

    4. The Second Coming - (Matthew 25:31, II Thessalonians 1:7-10, II Timothy 4:1)

    
    

11. What Does The Certainty Of Judgment Produce?

    1. A motive for repentance - (Acts 17:31-34)

    2. Holiness - (II Corinthians 5:9, II Peter 3:11, 14)

    3. Prayer and watchfulness - (Mark 13:33)

    4. Keep us from judging one another - (Romans 14:10-14)

     Because Christ was raised from the dead, our faith is not in vain, and we receive salvation from our sins. It is His life that gives life to the living and shall yet quicken the dead!

1. How many resurrections does the Bible mention?
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2. What does the believer receive through Jesus' resurrection?
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3. What is "eternal judgment"?
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4. Who will be judged? By whom?
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