Born Again
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No
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Yes
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The first birth is
physical
birth. The second birth is
spiritual
and occurs when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ.
Only believers are "born twice." |
1st Death
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Yes
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Yes
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The first death occurs at the end of one's physical life.
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1st Resurrection
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No
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Yes
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The first resurrection is a category and occurs in stages,
beginning with the resurrection of Christ
(1Cor. 15:20)
and ending with the resurrection of the just prior to
the Millennial Kingdom
(Rev. 20:5-6). Only
believers
participate in the first resurrection.
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2nd Resurrection
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Yes
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No
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The second resurrection occurs at the end of the millennial
kingdom at the Great White Throne judgment
(Rev. 20:11-13). Only
unbelievers
participate in the second resurrection.
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2nd Death
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Yes
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No
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The second death is after the Millennium and the Great White
Throne judgment
(Rev. 20:14-15). The second death is commonly known as
hell.
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