Category: Death

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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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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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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Death, Parousia, Resurrection

Final Events

David R Maas

In writing to the Corinthians, Paul outlines the events that will occur at or shortly before the “arrival” or ‘Parousia’ of Jesus on the “Day of Christ.” ‘Parousia’ is one of several Greek terms applied by the Apostle to the future coming of the Lord. Regardless of which term is used, he always refers to one “coming,” “appearance,” “revelation,” or “appearance” of Jesus at the end of the age, never two (or more).

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Death, Parousia, Resurrection

Sorrow Not

David R Maas

Paul’s description of the “arrival” or ‘Parousia’ of Jesus in his first letter to the Thessalonians was written to comfort the Assembly concerning the fate of their compatriots who died before that event could take place. They needed not to sorrow “like the others” since the righteous dead would be resurrected when the Lord “arrived” from Heaven.

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