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Basic Doctrines: The Second Resurrection
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe Bible reveals that not all the dead will be resurrected at the same time. While truly faithful Christians will be raised to immortality at Jesus Christ's second coming, there is also a resurrection of condemnation or judgment for the unjust. This resurrection does not occur simultaneously with the first; God has an orderly plan, resurrecting different groups at different times, each in their 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 are over. This resurrection of judgment, as Christ describes, means that in a future time, 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 He will save, but some, in stubborn rebellion against Him, will condemn themselves to eternal death. This judgment is not merely to cast the unjust into destruction, for God desires all to come to the knowledge of the truth and to true repentance at the proper time. Furthermore, this resurrection of the uncalled, often referred to as the second resurrection, will occur during the Great White Throne Judgment after the Millennium. During this time, those raised to physical existence will be judged according to their works. The books of the Bible will be opened to reveal true knowledge and understanding, and the Book of Life will be available so their names can be written in it upon repentance and acceptance of Christ as personal Savior. God, in His mercy and wisdom, has determined this to be the best way to bring the most to eternal life in His Kingdom.
Basic Doctrines: The First Resurrection
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe doctrine of resurrection is a chief teachings of Christianity. For those called and chosen in this age, the first resurrection is especially vital.
Basic Doctrines: The Third Resurrection
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsMost of Christianity ignores the third resurrection, but it shows God's ultimate justice and how He will deal with incorrigibly evil people in godly love.
Benefits of the Third Resurrection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Lake of Fire (Second Death or Third Resurrection), dreadful as it initially appears, produces both immediate as well as ultimate benefits or good.
Death Is Not the End (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAll men have been subject to the fear of death, and it is something that we have to strive to overcome. But Christians have been freed in order to fear God.
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsJesus' parable preaches the gospel of the Kingdom by revealing salvation, the resurrection to eternal life, and inheritance of His Kingdom on the earth.
Heaven Must Wait
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughGoing to heaven is not scriptural. The soul is not immortal; it is equivalent to life. Mankind does not have a soul; he is a soul, subject to death.
What Is the Second Death?
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe second death is an event beyond physical death. It disproves the traditional heaven-hell and immortal soul doctrines, yet demonstrates God's perfect justice.
Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man illustrates the resurrections from the dead and the Second Death. Knowing the hidden time element is key.
Is There a Hell?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletIf hell exists, where is it? Can people leave it? Will those in hell leave hell at the time of the resurrection, or are they confined eternally to hell?
Limited Atonement
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prospect of atonement and salvation is available to everybody, but only those called by the Father—not by an evangelical altar call—are eligible.
Lazarus and the Rich Man
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man is often held up as proof of the torments of an ever-burning hell. However, the rest of Scripture gives a clearer picture.