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Category Archives: resurrection
new heavens and new earth
Isaiah 65; Rev. 21-22:5. Both prophets see visions of a new heaven and a new earth. Isaiah condemns his listeners because they did not respond to God’s call, so they will experience judgment, not the promised blessing. Instead, the … Continue reading
Posted in conditional immortality, eternal life, faithfulness, hope, resurrection
Tagged Isaiah 65, Revelation 21, Revelation 22
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resurrection or restoration?
Isaiah 26-27. Is Isaiah promising resurrection here, or merely the restoration of Israel? He uses language of physical resurrection: “Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise.You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, Isaiah, resurrection, sleep of death
Tagged Isaiah 26, Isaiah 27
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we have waited
Isaiah 25 We have waited for the LORD to save us by subduing the oppressor (1-5,10-12). We have waited for the feast which all peoples will enjoy on Mt. Zion (6). We have waited for the day when the … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, perseverance, resurrection, second coming, vindication
Tagged Isaiah 25
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God will ransom
Psalm 49 Some see a contrast here between the wicked who go to Sheol when the die, and the faithful who go to God. But that is not what the psalmist declares. He states that “no man” can give to … Continue reading
bring us through
Psalm 31 The psalms were written for the sorrowful – those who have suffered greatly, and seek refuge because they know the storms of life. The gospel in the psalms is that God knows what we are dealing with, and … Continue reading
silent glory
Psalm 30 David pleas for God to have mercy on him and protect him from immanent death. He argues to God: “What good is is for you if I die and return to the dust? That dust is not going … Continue reading
He will remember
Psalm 22 It is difficult to extract this psalm from the Christian tradition that surrounds it since many of its words were fulfilled by Christ on the cross. But it is important to see the psalm in its original context. … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 22
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vindication … and more
Psalm 17 David’s prayer is for justice and vindication from enemies who have no pity on him, who only want what they can gain from this world and this life. But David seeks the LORD’s presence now, and to awake … Continue reading
a beautiful inheritance
Psalm 16 David had chosen the right life, and sees now that it has gained him a beautiful inheritance. Instead of running after another God, he chose to join the saints in the land who were faithful to the LORD. … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 16
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not fair
Job 21 Job’s therapists had been charging him with sin, and taking the calamity that had fallen upon him as evidence. Job replies – essentially – “what world do you live in?” In the world that Job knows about, justice … Continue reading
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