Category: Resurrection

Death, Parousia, Resurrection

Then Comes the End

David R Maas

In explaining the resurrection, Paul lists key events that will precede or coincide with the arrival of Jesus at the close of the present age.

Paul outlined the events that will occur at or shortly before the “arrival” of Jesus in 1 Corinthians. The Greek noun ‘Parousia’ or “arrival” is one of several terms Paul applies to the future coming of the Lord in his letters. Regardless of which term is used, the Apostle always refers to one “coming,” one “appearance,” one “revelation” and one “appearance” of the Son of God, not two or more.

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His Resurrection, Resurrection, Salvation

Salvation and Resurrection

David R Maas

Central to the hope of the Apostolic Faith is the future bodily resurrection of the dead, which is based on the past resurrection of Jesus.

The biblical faith is focused on the future. The doctrine of salvation includes the future resurrection of the dead, which will also mark the arrival of the New Creation. The New Testament links this coming resurrection to two events: The past Resurrection of Jesus, and his “arrival” or ‘Parousia’ at the end of the present age. Our salvation will remain incomplete until Christ returns and raises us from the dead.

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Death, Resurrection

La Fin de la Mort

David R Maas

Certains membres de la congrégation de Corinthe ont nié la résurrection corporelle des justes. Paul a répondu en soulignant sa nécessité et en faisant appel à la Résurrection passée de Jésus. Sa résurrection était et reste le précédent de celle des croyants. Des disciples fidèles seront ressuscités corporellement d’entre les morts quand il “arrivera” à la fin de l’âge, et son apparition mènera à la fin de la mort elle-même.

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Judgment, Parousia, Resurrection

The Great Gathering

David R Maas

The righteous and the unrighteous will be “gathered” before Jesus on the Last Day, the former for vindication and salvation, and the latter for condemnation. This event is linked consistently in the New Testament to the “arrival” of Jesus at the end of the age when he will resurrect the dead, judge the dead and living, and consummate the Kingdom of God.

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Death, Resurrection, Salvation

Resurrection and Salvation

David R Maas

The biblical faith is forward-looking and foundational to its doctrine of salvation is the future resurrection of the righteous dead. That event will also mark the arrival of the New Creation. The New Testament links this to two events. First, the past Resurrection of Jesus. Second, his future arrival at the end of the age. Our salvation remains incomplete without our resurrection,

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