Found in about half the books of the New Testament, the Greek noun “anastasis” is often translated “resurrection” in versions like the ASV and KJV. In a few places like Jn. 11:24Jn. 11:24
English: American Standard Version (1901) - ASV
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.
WP-Bible plugin, this word is rendered something like “rise again.”
Like today, people in the past denied that a resurrection is possible (Mt. 22:23Mt. 22:23
English: American Standard Version (1901) - ASV
23 On that day there came to him Sadducees, they that say that there is no resurrection: and they asked him,
WP-Bible plugin). Some have questions about what the resurrection will be like (Mt. 22:28Mt. 22:28
English: American Standard Version (1901) - ASV
28 In the resurrection therefore whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
WP-Bible plugin). The righteous will be raised to inherit eternal life (Jn. 5:29Jn. 5:29
English: American Standard Version (1901) - ASV
29 and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment.
WP-Bible plugin); the unsaved will also be raised, but they will suffer eternal punishment.
Are you ready for your future resurrection?
