Bible Dictionary

Resurrection Of The Dead

Will be simultaneous both of the just and the unjust (Dan. 12:2; John 5:28, 29; Rom. 2:6-16; 2 Thess. 1:6-10). The qualities of the resurrection body will be different from those of the body laid in …

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Will be simultaneous both of the just and the unjust (Dan. 12:2; John 5:28, 29; Rom. 2:6-16; 2 Thess. 1:6-10). The qualities of the resurrection body will be different from those of the body laid in the grave (1 Cor. 15:53, 54; Phil. 3:21); but its identity will nevertheless be preserved. It will still be the same body (1 Cor. 15:42-44) which rises again.

, a body adapted to the use of the soul in its glorified state, and to all the conditions of the heavenly state; (2) glorious, incorruptible, and powerful (54); (3) like unto the glorified body of Christ (Phil. 3:21); and (4) immortal (Rev. 21:4). Christ’s resurrection secures and illustrates that of his people. ) Because his resurrection seals and consummates his redemptive power; and the redemption of our persons involves the redemption of our bodies (Rom. 8:23). ) Because of our federal and vital union with Christ (1 Cor. 15:21, 22; 1 Thess. 4:14).

) Because of his Spirit which dwells in us making our bodies his members (1 Cor. 6:15; Rom. 8:11). ) Because Christ by covenant is Lord both of the living and the dead (Rom. 14:9). ” Hodge’s Outlines of Theology.