The Bible reveals a second resurrection, distinct from the first resurrection at Jesus Christ's second coming, when truly faithful Christians are raised to immortality. God does not resurrect all the dead simultaneously, but in an orderly plan, bringing different groups back to life at different times, every man in his own order. The rest of the dead, who have not understood God's way of life, must wait in their graves until the thousand years of the Millennium are over. The unjust dead are not eternally lost without hope of immortality. God will not resurrect them merely to cast them into the Lake of Fire. Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, the door to the Kingdom of God, and no one can obtain it by any other means. In resurrecting humans to mortal life during the second resurrection, God will not be offering a second chance for salvation but their first real opportunity. He will raise those who were deceived and never understood His way, revealing His plan of salvation to them. God desires all mankind to receive the gift of salvation, requiring repentance and righteous living, and grants the knowledge of truth only when He calls them to hear, understand, and follow His way. The resurrection of judgment refers to a future time when God will raise many from their graves to learn the truth and have their opportunity to walk in it. Based on how they live during this period, God will decide their fates. Most will be saved, but some, in stubborn rebellion against Him, will condemn themselves to eternal death. God has kept physical Israel from understanding His truth, giving them a spirit of slumber to allow for the salvation of the Gentiles. He has chosen to call only a limited number from Israel in this age, with the rest remaining blinded. Along with the rest of humanity, they will rise in the second resurrection to have their opportunity for salvation. The second resurrection occurs during the Great White Throne Judgment after the Millennium, when the uncalled are raised to physical existence. God, in His mercy and love, is not willing that any should perish and desires all to come to the knowledge of the truth and true repentance at the proper time. He has determined that most will receive this opportunity in an environment most conducive to salvation, within His Kingdom on earth. During this judgment, the books of the Bible, revealing true knowledge and understanding, will be opened, as will the Book of Life, so their names can be written in it when they repent of their sins, accept Christ as personal Savior, and receive the Holy Spirit. They will be judged according to their works, as God, in His wisdom, brings the most sons to glory and eternal life in His Kingdom.

In the context of the second resurrection, during the Great White Throne judgment, we will face the immense challenge of educating billions of people whose minds are utterly alien to God's way of life. Under Jesus Christ, we are charged with crafting approaches to transform their minds and characters into His image. This period, depicted as lasting a hundred years, offers each individual—whether a child or an elder—raised in this resurrection an opportunity for salvation, living under God's way in a peaceful, prosperous, agrarian society similar to the Millennium. However, those who reject Him will be accursed and cast into the Lake of Fire. The resurrection described in Ezekiel 37, the valley of dry bones, illustrates a physical revival where bones are reconstructed into living bodies, breathing anew with access to God's Spirit. This vast multitude, representing the house of Israel across thousands of years, encompasses diverse eras, locations, cultures, languages, and ways of thinking, making them alien not only to each other but also to us. Beyond Israel, people from every corner of the earth, from different times and cultures, will rise, further compounding the diversity and alien nature of their perspectives. Our task, akin to Admiral Geary's strategic encounters with alien species, will be to present God's truth in ways that are understandable and attractive to these diverse minds, drawing them to Christ. We must develop strategies to bridge the vast gulf between carnal and godly thinking, recognizing the authority of Christ's witness, emphasizing His role as God and Creator, and helping them accept His truth as the path to true liberty. They must be convicted of their past worship of satan's influence, reject it, and embrace God's Spirit to become of God. Ultimately, in the second resurrection, our mission is to reveal and persuade these people that Christ is the answer to every problem and the way to life. We will teach and model His life and teachings, focusing on Him as the way, the truth, and the life, ensuring that His witness, word, and way lead them to abundant life.

The concept of the second resurrection addresses the perplexing question of the fate of the vast masses of humanity who have lived and died without knowledge of God's way. Many have never heard the truth, whether due to being born in godless societies or other circumstances beyond their control. This raises the question of fairness in condemning those who never had the opportunity to understand. God's plan, as revealed, involves a purposeful order of resurrections, ensuring that each person receives their opportunity for salvation at the right time. This second resurrection is a turning point, a crisis in the life of those who died unconverted. Upon being resurrected, they will enter a process of judgment, not merely a final sentence, but a period of investigation and separation, guided by God. This process allows them to receive the knowledge and Spirit of God, enabling them to go through the gates of righteousness, recognize Christ as their Savior, and praise God for His mercy. The pattern of growth and maturity seen in the church today will also apply to those in the second resurrection. They will experience repentance, receive God's Spirit, face trials and tests, and grow toward the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. This process requires time and mirrors the development God desires for all His children, ensuring that none are denied the opportunity to reach maturity and enter His Kingdom. Scriptures indicate that both Israelitish and Gentile peoples will rise in this resurrection at the same time, facing judgment as a period of evaluation and growth. God will pour out His Spirit on all mankind, offering the same salvation available now. Though resurrection is instantaneous, conversion is a lengthy process, and God, in His mercy, plans to involve His current followers in aiding the conversion of billions. His will is clear: He is not willing that any should perish, and this magnificent conclusion to His harvest of human beings into His family is something to anticipate with great hope.