The Security Of The Believer
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Our Lord redeemed all men from death. That is why all men will be raised from the dead. He will then consign some to a second death. The resurrection millennium, at the beginning of which we will have the resurrection of the righteous, and at the end of which we will have the resurrection of the wicked, is the day of redemption.
But there is no redemption for the wicked (those that are lost). Though Jesus paid their sin debt, without repentance and faith, there is no remission, they are never sealed and never redeemed. There is, therefore, no day of redemption for them. The second death (resurrection) is never called a redemption.
Jesus redeemed them from death. Now Jesus can do with them as he pleases. Jesus does not regenerate everyone he redeemed from death. Only those who put their trust in Him.
I didn't say the second death is redemption. Resurrection from the first death is possible because of each souls redemption. The second death is not resurrection.
I didn't say the second death is redemption. Resurrection from the first death is possible because of each souls redemption. The second death is not resurrection.
4 For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. Hebrews 6: 4-6 ESV
9 Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10 And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24: 9-14 ESV
29 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 ESV
38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 39, 39 ESV
9 Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10 And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24: 9-14 ESV
29 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 ESV
38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 39, 39 ESV
For every verse supporting Calvinism and predestination, without agency, there are 10 more verses teaching eternal salvation. I call it salvation, not security. We may be martyred in this lifetime, as many believers have... however when we die, we all go home. those that have blasphemed the invitation of the Holy Spirit, to be born again, are the ONLY ones going to hell. The rest of agnostics will go to purgatory.
There are different resurrections. One for Christians, one for non-believers. The elect will be caught up with Jesus riding on the clouds. Those resting in Jesus will be resurrected during this time, the 7 year tribulation. To receive their rewards and crowns. However after 1000 years, the Millennial reign, those who died outside of Jesus will be resurrected to face judgement, the 2nd death. Christians will be spared from the 2nd death... forever living with Christ.