Resurrection Of The Dead (Easton)

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Will be simultaneous both of the just and the unjust ( Daniel 12:2 ; John 5:28,29 ; Romans 2:6-16 ; 2 th 1:6-10 ). The qualities of the resurrection body will be different from those of the body laid in the grave ( 1 Corinthians 15:53,54 ; Philippians 3:21 ); but its identity will nevertheless be preserved. It will still be the same body ( 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 ) which rises again. As to the nature of the resurrection body, (1) it will be spiritual ( 1 Corinthians 15:44 ), i.e., a body adapted to the use of the soul in its glorified state, and to all the conditions of the heavenly state; (2) glorious, incorruptible, and powerful (54); (3) like unto the glorified body of Christ ( Philippians 3:21 ); and (4) immortal ( Revelation 21:4 ). Christ's resurrection secures and illustrates that of his people. " Because his resurrection seals and consummates his redemptive power; and the redemption of our persons involves the redemption of our bodies ( Romans 8:23 ). Because of our federal and vital union with Christ ( 1 Corinthians 15:21,22 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:14 ). Because of his Spirit which dwells in us making our bodies his members ( 1 Corinthians 6:15 ; Romans 8:11 ). Because Christ by covenant is Lord both of the living and the dead ( Romans 14:9 ). This same federal and vital union of the Christian with Christ likewise causes the resurrection of the believer to be similar to as well as consequent upon that of Christ ( 1 Corinthians 15:49 ; Philippians 3:21 ; 1 John 3:2 )." Hodge's Outlines of Theology.

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)