Dictionary of Bible Themes » 9000 Last things » 9300 Resurrection » 9310 resurrection » 9315 resurrection, of believers
The future event of finally being raised to glory with Jesus Christ. Believers may rest assured that, on account of their faith, they will share in the resurrection and glory of Christ and be with him for ever.
The nature of the resurrection of believers
A resurrection to eternal life
John 11:25-26 See also Daniel 12:3; Luke 20:35-36; John 5:24-25
Being completely united to Jesus Christ
Romans 6:5 See also John 6:39,44; Acts 26:23; Romans 6:8; 1 Corinthians 6:14; Corinthians 15:20-23; 2 Corinthians 4:14; Colossians 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 2 Timothy 2:11
It leads to becoming like Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 15:49 See also Psalm 17:15; Matthew 22:24-30 pp Mark 12:18-25; 1 Corinthians 15:51-53; Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2
The resurrection as the future hope of believers
1 Corinthians 15:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 In the NT the death of believers is often likened to sleep. See also Job 19:23-27; Psalm 49:15; Psalm 71:20; Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:3; Hosea 13:14; John 11:24; Acts 23:6; Acts 24:15; 2 Corinthians 5:1-4; 2 Timothy 1:10
The resurrection as an incentive to godliness and perseverance
1 Corinthians 15:58 See also Luke 14:12-14; 1 Corinthians 15:30-32; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Philippians 1:20-21; Hebrews 11:35; 1 John 3:3
The resurrection as an incentive to endurance of suffering
Romans 8:17; 2 Timothy 2:11-12 See also John 12:24-25; Acts 14:22; 1 Peter 4:12-13
See also
1194 glory, divine & human 5136 body 5560 suffering 6214 participation in Christ 6644 eternal life 6754 union with Christ 8459 perseverance 9413 heaven, inheritance 9613 hope as confidence
