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I believe the resurrection bodies will be permanent. They will have the same attributes that His body had when He appeared to His disciples after the crucifixion.Jesus was resurrected. Do you believe that his resurrection is permanent? In other words, will Jesus retain a resurrected body for all eternity to come? What about everyone else? Will their resurrection be permanent for all eternity to come?
From my studies into Holy scripture(new/old testaments) the resurrected bodies sound to be forever & ever(outside the space/time continuum?). This would mean that the resurrected bodies would be most likely balls of energy with zero physical mass to them, similar to the orbs of light people the world over have spotted in our earths sky. Apparently, as Jesus Himself stated, flesh cannot enter his Fathers kingdom, but the spirit can enter flesh bodies(A one way street? Where do the flesh bodies come from???). This would take professor Stephen Hawking to figure it all out but unfortunately professor Hawking met his demise before he could fully conquer the many mysteries of the multidimensional infinities. Honestly I really don't think humanity will have all the answers until those of us that are caught up with Maker are enlightened, & even then we may still be incapable of understanding such a deep subject of study.
"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead will be raised INCORRUPTIBLE, and we shall be changed." -- 1 Cor. 15:52 Our bodies in the flesh are corruptible.......there will be no physical bodies in the spiritual realm. The Christ was resurrected in the flesh because He was demonstrating that His word was Truth to fleshly beings. He preached to those who slept (dead) in the days of Noah after His physical death.......in the spirit......and returned to His physical body after 3 days. (1 Peter 3:18-21).Jesus was resurrected. Do you believe that his resurrection is permanent? In other words, will Jesus retain a resurrected body for all eternity to come? What about everyone else? Will their resurrection be permanent for all eternity to come?
Let me accept you premise.Jesus was resurrected.
When Jesus first resurrected, he appeared to Mary Magdalene and told her not to touch him because he had not yet ascended to his Father in heaven.
John 20:11-17
Later Jesus appeared unto his Apostles after he had ascended to heaven and allowed his Apostles to handle his resurrected body.
Luke 24:36-43
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
In this verse we learn that a resurrected body is made of FLESH and BONES. We also learn that a resurrected body is not just a spirit but is also a corporeal body that can be touched. We also learn that a resurrected body is capable of eating food just as our mortal bodies are.
The Apostle Paul taught:
1 Corinthians 15:50-54
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all asleep, but we shall all be changed,
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Verse 50 above states that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God". Does this mean that a resurrected body of flesh and bones, as Jesus has, cannot inherit the kingdom of God? NO! The term flesh and blood must be used together to understand this verse. Flesh with blood is mortal. Flesh without blood which is made alive by the spirit is immortal. the term is not "flesh or blood" but "flesh and blood".
Verses 53 and 54 clearly state that we put on incorruption and immortality. In other words, our bodies will never die again but will remain incorruptible and become immortal. Death is swallowed up in victory. Our resurrected bodies will never again experience death but live forever and ever. In Revelation 1 we read the following about Christ:
Revelation 1:17-18
17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Finally, We know that Christ is resurrected and that the righteous will resurrect. but what about those who are not righteous? Will they resurrect?
Acts 24:15
15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Here we learn that the gift of resurrection is given to all. Both the just and the unjust. All mankind will be resurrected and live forever and ever. In the Book of Revelation we learn that there are two major resurrections known as the first resurrection and the second resurrection. The first will occur at the second coming of Jesus Christ. The second will occur at the end of the millennial reign of Jesus Christ which lasts 1000 years.
That king is in people who are tormented by others.We'll see the same body that Thomas saw. We will see every scar. That is the body He will keep for eternity, and why the Jews will weep bitter tears at the sight:
And then shall the Lord set his foot upon this mount, and it shall cleave in twain, and the earth shall tremble, and reel to and fro, and the heavens also shall shake.
And the Lord shall utter his voice, and all the ends of the earth shall hear it; and the nations of the earth shall mourn, and they that have laughed shall see their folly.
And calamity shall cover the mocker, and the scorner shall be consumed; and they that have watched for iniquity shall be hewn down and cast into the fire.
And then shall the Jews look upon me and say: What are these wounds in thine hands and in thy feet?
Then shall they know that I am the Lord; for I will say unto them: These wounds are the wounds with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. I am he who was lifted up. I am Jesus that was crucified. I am the Son of God.
And then shall they weep because of their iniquities; then shall they lament because they persecuted their king.
That king is in people who are tormented by others.
Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. King James Version. Light that shines from Jesus will consume people, who consume others with mean words. Laws are designed to torment people. Islamic law acts benign, not being that at all, doing worse than the laws that exist.
Resurrection: the rising of the dead.There is a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.
Acts 24:15
15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Jesus was the very first person on earth to resurrect. Thus he is known as the first fruits of the resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:23
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
Since Christ's resurrection there have been some who have resurrected as mentioned by Irish Ram above at the time just after Christ resurrected. However, there are two great resurrections mentioned in scripture where many who have lived on earth will come forth. They are known as the first and second resurrections. The first resurrection will happen at the time of Christ's coming. we can argue whether they are resurrected prior to Christ putting his feet upon the earth or not but that is of no concern of mine. Those who are caught up to meet him in the clouds at the time of his coming are among the dead who have died and also those who are among the living who are the righteous. Christ will usher in his millennial reign of 1000 years when he comes. At the time of Christ's coming it is known as the first resurrection. At the end of the 1000 year millennial reign will be the second resurrection. This will be the resurrection of the unjust. The wicked will be resurrected and stand before God. The books will be opened and they will then be judged according to their works. So even though all will be resurrected, not everyone will be able to enter the kingdom of heaven. Those who have been wicked in this life will resurrect, but they will have to wait until the 1000 years has ended and once they are resurrected, they will stand before God to receive their judgement. The first death is the death of the mortal body. The second death is a spiritual death wherein they are not allowed to have access to the presence of God our eternal Father in Heaven and his Son Jesus Christ. Revelation 20 speaks of the second resurrection:
Revelation 20:12-14
12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
In these verses we read of the dead standing before God and being judged. How can the dead stand before God unless they are resurrected. Verse 13 also tells us that the sea gave up the dead which were in it and death and hell delivered up their dead also to be judged. Earlier in the chapter we read:
Revelation 20:5-6
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
In describing the first resurrection which is the resurrection of the just, it is also mentioned that those who are not of the first resurrection, which are the rest of the dead, lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This implies that there is a second resurrection and those dead will live again. In verse 12-14 above it tells us that death and hell are cast into the lake of fire and that that is the second death. Thus during the second resurrection and not the first resurrection where the second death hath no power, the second death does occur and the rest of the dead live again being resurrected but are shut out of the presence of God in eternity.
There is no hell to thrust them into. It is thrown into the lake of Fire with them, and death. The Lake of Fire is the final destination.Those who take part in the second resurrection are those who will be thrust down to hell. These will be those who suffer the second death.
No one will see God as the fires of hell, when the wicked are dead. Saved will be off of the earth for a 1000 years. They will be in the new Jerusalem. Resurrection of the wicked occures when the New Jerusalem comes back to the earth. That is when Satan s who is clothed in gold and gems is loosed from that beings chains. Satan's voice is more melodious than any organ, that is in any church. Don't be fooled. 13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created." Notice the word "pipes."There is a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.
Acts 24:15
15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.
Jesus was the very first person on earth to resurrect. Thus he is known as the first fruits of the resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:23
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
Since Christ's resurrection there have been some who have resurrected as mentioned by Irish Ram above at the time just after Christ resurrected. However, there are two great resurrections mentioned in scripture where many who have lived on earth will come forth. They are known as the first and second resurrections. The first resurrection will happen at the time of Christ's coming. we can argue whether they are resurrected prior to Christ putting his feet upon the earth or not but that is of no concern of mine. Those who are caught up to meet him in the clouds at the time of his coming are among the dead who have died and also those who are among the living who are the righteous. Christ will usher in his millennial reign of 1000 years when he comes. At the time of Christ's coming it is known as the first resurrection. At the end of the 1000 year millennial reign will be the second resurrection. This will be the resurrection of the unjust. The wicked will be resurrected and stand before God. The books will be opened and they will then be judged according to their works. So even though all will be resurrected, not everyone will be able to enter the kingdom of heaven. Those who have been wicked in this life will resurrect, but they will have to wait until the 1000 years has ended and once they are resurrected, they will stand before God to receive their judgement. The first death is the death of the mortal body. The second death is a spiritual death wherein they are not allowed to have access to the presence of God our eternal Father in Heaven and his Son Jesus Christ. Revelation 20 speaks of the second resurrection:
Revelation 20:12-14
12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
In these verses we read of the dead standing before God and being judged. How can the dead stand before God unless they are resurrected. Verse 13 also tells us that the sea gave up the dead which were in it and death and hell delivered up their dead also to be judged. Earlier in the chapter we read:
Revelation 20:5-6
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
In describing the first resurrection which is the resurrection of the just, it is also mentioned that those who are not of the first resurrection, which are the rest of the dead, lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This implies that there is a second resurrection and those dead will live again. In verse 12-14 above it tells us that death and hell are cast into the lake of fire and that that is the second death. Thus during the second resurrection and not the first resurrection where the second death hath no power, the second death does occur and the rest of the dead live again being resurrected but are shut out of the presence of God in eternity.