How many resurrections are there to be?

Answer

"Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear His voice, and
shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto
the resurrection of damnation." John 5: 28, 29.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
To whom did Christ become the author of salvation?
What did He thus abolish?
Why did Christ, in the parable, reprove the man who hid his talent?
Why was Christ declared worthy to open these seals?
Why did God give His only begotten Son to the world?
Why are its gates not to be closed?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle