Study 17: The Resurrection Inheritance of the New Creation

(1) What pre-requisites are necessary to any appreciation of the New Creation’s future inheritance? Page 693, par. 1

(2) Even with the fullest attainment of faith and spiritual sight, will the New Creation be able perfectly to comprehend the things of the future? Page 693, par. 2

(3) To what extent did our Lord lift the veil and give us a brief glance at the future conditions, as recorded in 1 15:41-44, and why is this entire chapter specially interesting to the Church? Page 694, par. 1

(4) What is the Apostle Paul’s argument of which the above text is the conclusion? Page 695, par. 1, 2

(5) What is clearly the Apostle’s argument in 1 15. 21? Page 695, par. 3

(6) Why is the Common Version translation of 1 15:22 manifestly erroneous? Page 696, par. 1

(7) What is the full significance of the phrase, “Be made alive,” in this text? Page 697, par. 1

(8) What is the proper rendering of 1 15:22? Page 698. par. 1

(9) What is the distinction between being “in Adam” and “in Christ”? And why will not   all who were in Adam be fully “made alive” through Adam’s  redemption?  Page 698, par.  2

(10) What is the Apostle Paul’s declaration as respects the order of the Church’s resurrection? Page 699, par. 1

(11) Briefly, to what class does the “after resurrection” apply, and what one exception is there to this order? Page 699, par. 2

(12) After the resurrection of the Ancient Worthies, how may we expect the gradual resurrection of the world to proceed? Page 699, par. 3; Page 700, par. 1

(13) Will it not be necessary for every member of the human race to go down into actual death before experiencing the resurrection? Page 700, par. 2; p, 701, par. 1

(14) What reasonable suggestion has been made respecting the manner in which those of the world who have gone down into the tomb will be brought forth? Page 701, par. 2

(15) Explain why the real meaning of the word resurrection has been lost sight of. Page 702, par. 1

(16) From what Greek word is our English word resurrection derived, and what is its significance in the original? Page 703, par. 1

(17) Who were the only two human beings that ever possessed life? And how are all the rest of mankind regarded from the Divine standpoint? Page 703, par. 2

(18) What two conditions must be clearly kept in mind in order to fully appreciate the significance of the word anastasis? Page 704, par. 1

(19) Is the word anastasis ever used in connection with the mere awakening of the dead? Page 704, par. 2, first seven lines

(20) What is the popular but erroneous explanation of Hebrews 11:35, and what is the proper interpretation? Page 704, par. 2, 3; Page 705, par. 1

(21) Does the word anastasis limit the resurrection process to make it either instantaneous or gradual? Or does anastasis change the nature of the being resurrected?  Page 706, par. 1

(22) What was the experience of our Lord Jesus previous and subsequent to His anastasis, and what is the hope of the Church in this respect? Page 706, par. 2

(23) What will anastasis signify in the case of the natural man? and how will the resurrection of the Ancient Worthies differ from that of the rest of mankind? Page 707

(24) What will be the process of anastasis as respects the Great Company? Page 707, foot note

(25) Upon what will the anastasis or re-standing of the world as individuals depend? Page 708, par, 1

(26) What Scripture clearly indicates how this passing from death to life will be accomplished? Page 708, par. 2; Page 709, par. 1

(27) To whom does the expression, “They that have done good,” apply? And what will be the nature of their resurrection? p, 709, par. 2

(28) Who are “They that have done evil”? And what kind of resurrection will they experience? Page 710, par. 1 to 3

(29) Will the world’s trial correspond with the present methods of trying criminals in court? If not, how will it be conducted? Page 711, par. 1, 2

(30) At what time during the world’s trial will obedience be and what will be the experience of those who positively refuse to make progress toward righteousness? Page 712, par. 1

(31) What is the significance of the Scripture, “They that shall be counted worthy to attain that world and the resurrection”‘ (Luke 20:35) Page 712. par. 7.

(32) What would be the disadvantages of an instantaneous resurrection to perfection for the world of mankind? Page 713, par. 1, 2

(33) Explain the reasonableness, beauty, and harmony of the Divine Plan for the world’s Page 714, par, 1

(34) Would’ it be reasonable to expect the awakened ones to come forth in exactly the same physical condition as when they went into death? Page 714, par. 2

(35) What will be the special advantage in the awakened ones being able to remember their past experiences? Page 715, par. 7

(36) How will these experiences and the lessons of the Millennial Age benefit mankind? And what is the relation between their judgment and the present trying experiences of the Church class? Page 715, par. 2

(37) Into what classes does the Prophet Daniel divide the awakened ones? Page 716, par. 1

(38) How does the Prophet’s declaration support our position that the world will not be awakened to instantaneous perfection? Page 716, par. 2

(39) Explain how Nero may be used as an illustration of those who will come forth to “shame and lasting contempt.” Page 716, par. 3, to Page 718

(40) Will mankind be punished in the Millennial age for the sins of this life? If so, for what kind of sins? Page 718, par, 2; Page 719, par. 1

(41) Explain the meaning of the statement, “Some men’s sins go before to judgment, and some they follow after,” using Nero as an Page 719, par. 2; Page 720, par, 1

(42) Why is the resurrection of the Church designated “the First Resurrection”? And what two other classes will experience an instantaneous resurrection to perfect life? And what is the meaning of the statement, “The rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished”? (Rev. 20:5) Page 720, par. 2

(43) What are some of the characteristics of the First Resurrection-with what bodies and powers will the New Creation come forth? Page 721, par, 1, 2

(44) How does the Apostle Paul in 1 15 guard against the thought that all mankind shall eventually bear the image of the Heavenly Father? Page 722, par. 1

(45) What does the Apostle declare respecting “flesh and blood” inheriting the kingdom? Page 722, par. 2

(46) Is it difficult to fully grasp the thought of this complete change from fleshly to spiritual conditions? And how has the Apostle anticipated this difficulty in 1 15:51, 52? Page 723, par. 1

(47) Why has so plain a statement been so generally misunderstood? Page 723, par, 2

(48) What will be the experience of the Lord’s people who remain until His Second Advent-will they not die? Quote Scriptures to support position taken. Page 724, par. 1, 2

(49) While all the perfected New Creatures will have the same kind of glory, will they all enjoy the same degree of glory? Page 725, par. 1

(50) How has the Lord indicated these differences in two of His parables? Page 725, par. 2

(51) Judging from the different degrees of nearness to the Lord among His Apostles, would it not be reasonable to expect various positions of power, honor, and closeness of relationship to Him in the Kingdom? Page 726, par. 1

(52) In the Apostle’s description of the First Resurrection in I 15:42-44, to what does “It” refer? Page 726, par. 2

(53) What is the nature of the spiritual body in which “It” shall be raised? Page 727, par. 1, 2

(54) Why is the statement, “It is sown in dishonor,” specially applicable to the New Creation in the trial state? Page 727, par. 3

(55) What is the significance of the statement, “It is sown in weakness”? Page 728, par. 1

(56) Explain, “It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual ” Page 728, par. 2

(57) If the very thought of the future glory lifts us above our earthly cares and sorrows, what must the realities mean, and how should we strive to be overcomers and so receive an abundant entrance into the Kingdom? Page 728, par. 3