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.
What explains God's apparent delay in dealing with Sin ?
How is the true God distinguished from all false gods?
When was there a wonderful darkening of the sun?
Whom did Christ indicate as fulfilling this prophecy?
Do they take any part in earthly things?
Before he was afflicted, what did he do?
Whose names are in the foundations of the holy city?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle