Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
I wonder what Revelation 20:12-14 is talking about in terms of “the dead”. It seems they are different groups, but share a common label.
In ch20, how does “the dead” compare between v5 and v12?
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In John 20:24-25 one reads
But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Then, Thomas answered as if he really believed what was in front of him (John 20:28)
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
To which Jesus replied
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
As Jesus only addresses the component of the vision, does it mean that for Thomas that was enough?
Notes:
Emphasis throughout the verses was mine.
Another question on this passage, on a different topic, that one might like to read: When Jesus tells Thomas to reach out his hand and ‘put it into’ his side, was he wearing clothing covering his side?
Troy Day
appear like babylong the great @highlight Philip Williams John Mushenhouse but then again @michael upchurch may NOT think so WHILE Michael Chauncey always has a good answer
Michael Chauncey
By this time in the chronology of The Book of Revelation all who are saved will have been have been raptured and resurrected. The only dead remaining in thier graves would have been those who died in their sins. This passage in Revelation 20:5 mentions “the rest of the dead” setting the apart from the blessed and the holy who by this time will already have been ressurected and raptured1,000 prior. The rest of the dead, ie the wicked will stand before the Great White throne where they will be judged by the works. Since their names wont be foind in the book of life they will be cast into the lake of fire for eternal punishment. “Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” John 5:28-29