13. The righteous dead are raised at Christ's second coming. When will the rest of the dead, the
wicked, be raised?
Answer
"The rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished." Verse 5.
NOTES - From this we see that the beginning and the close of the millennium, or one thousand
years, are marked by the two resurrections.
The word millennium is from two Latin words, mille, meaning a thousand, and annus, year-a
thousand years. It covers the time during which Satan is to be bound and wicked men and angels are to be
judged. This period is bounded by distinct events. Its beginning is marked by the close of probation, the
pouring out of the seven last plagues, the second coming of Christ, and the resurrection of the righteous
dead. It closes with the resurrection of the wicked, and their final destruction in the lake of fire. See
diagram on page 50.
How was the earth itself affected by Adam's sin ?
When and by what means will the effects of sin be removed?
What change is wrought by beholding Jesus?
17. What assurance was given by the angel that these prophecies would he understood in the last days?
When used with reference to prophecy, what does the word fulfil mean?
Is there any evidence that such an image will be made?
How long will there be poor in the world?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle