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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, 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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Gospel, Gospel Mission, Parousia

Message, Mission, Parousia

David R Maas

The Gospel proclaimed by Jesus is NOT about reforming society or fixing the government. HIS message summons all men and women to repent and join an entirely new social order and political reality, namely, the Kingdom of God. Moreover, HIS Gospel subverts the political ideologies of this present “evil age.” Responding positively to his invitation is paramount considering the approaching final day when Jesus will arrive in glory and power and judge all men.

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Abraham, Gospel Hope, New Creation

HEIR OF THE WORLD

David R Maas

According to Paul, the land promised to Abraham envisioned the inclusion of the entire world – Romans 4:13.

God began to redeem humanity with His covenant with Abraham, beginning with the summons for him to leave his homeland for the “land that I will show you.” Yahweh would make him into a “great nation,” and in the Patriarch, He would “bless all the clans of the earth.” And from the start, the land promise was central to the covenant.

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