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Scripture speaks of a general resurrection of all people at the end of time, which will be followed by judgment.

The resurrection of the dead predicted

In the OT

Daniel 12:2

By Jesus Christ

John 5:28-29

The resurrection of the dead will occur at Jesus Christ's return

Revelation 20:12-13 See also Acts 17:31; 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16

The resurrection of the dead includes both the righteous and wicked

Acts 24:15 See also Matthew 25:31-32

Attitudes to the resurrection of the dead

Denial by false teachers

1 Corinthians 15:12 See also Matthew 22:23 pp Mark 12:18 pp Luke 20:27; Acts 23:8; 2 Timothy 2:18

Ridicule from unbelievers

Acts 17:18,32

Unbelief

Acts 26:8 See also Matthew 22:29-32 pp Mark 12:24-27 pp Luke 20:34-38; 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

See also

2042  Christ, justice of
2565  Christ, second coming
5288  dead, the
5535  sleep and death
7555  Sadducees
8834  unbelief
9105  last things
9110  after-life
9135  immortality