John 5:28 says there is going to be a resurrection of the good and the bad.?

Question

I thought only good people would be resurrected?

Answer 1

The Scriptures say this also at Acts 24:15
"and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous."

Also, "resurrect" means to stand up again. AGAIN. That means that when you are resurrected you will be resurrected as a human on Earth, where you were before. Ascension and resurrection are two completely different things.

Revelation speaks of there being some (144,000) that will go to heaven, and those who do not have that calling will live on earth.
When Jesus resurrected Lazarus, he did not cause him to ascend to heaven. He was resurrected (or stood up again) in the place he had been previously.
The same will occur when the resurrection after God's Kingdom is established takes place.
That's why everyone should study the Bible for themselves instead of following what pastor or priests tell you.
They don't mention this at all.
Jehovah's Witnesses strongly believe what the Bible says, and they encourage and help others to examine the Bible for themselves. If you might be interested in how this discussion works, feel free to contact any Witnesses near you.

Answer 2

Check out Acts:24:15: "and I have hope toward God which hope these men also entertain, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." Judgment Day is very mis-understood by the vast majority of people. A day is to God as a thousand years is to men. Refer to Romans:6:23 "For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." Death is what happens to those who will be judged unworthy, but also when someone dies, their price for sin in this system of things has been paid. Upon resurrection they will be given a chance to gain true knowledge of God and then will have time to decide if they will choose life or death,( the second death from which there is no return.) Judgment Day will cover a period of a thousand years, during which time both the righteous and the unrighteous will be raised. If you look at 2 Peter 3:13, you will see that when the Bible speaks of a new earth(where righteousness is to dwell) That is not speaking of a different earth, but rather new in that what is right will dwell here. Those who are judged worthy during that time after coming to truly know God and what he requires, will dwell here and those who a judged unworthy will be cut off. They will cease to exist. That will be the second death. This is a very good question that you asked, so are your other questions. Keep on seeking and you will find the truth.

Answer 3

No. Eventually, the bad will have to be resurrected too so that they can face Judgment like everyone else. This is why there will be two resurrections; one is for the Church or Bride of Christ as it's known in Revelation and the other at the end of the Millenial Kingdom is for the believers who died during that time and the sinners of all time.

Answer 4

Nope. Revelation 20:5 clarifies that, after the Millenial Reign, the bodies of the wicked will be resurrected for judgement, which occurs at Rev. 20:11-15. Following judgement, they will be cast into the Lake of Fire.

Answer 5

In the new world, "there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:15) At that time Jesus will use his God-given power to raise the dead because, as he said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." (John 11:25) He also said: "All those in the memorial tombs [in God's memory] will hear his [Jesus'] voice and come out."—John 5:28, 29.

Answer 6

Nope, the bad have to go forth to be judged. The good are resurrected first according to Paul when there will be a taking up and the graves will open.

Answer 7

Now you know some more of the truth. There are two judgments...one for those who are assured their place in Heaven...and one for those who will be rejected. There is some debate as to when each will occure but, all will be raised and will be judged.

Those of The Church will be first in my pov. based on 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:50-54, among others

Answer 8

Nope, everyone will be resurrected. Everyone will overcome physical death as a result of Jesus's sacrifice. Where the good and bad get segregated is when it comes time for judgment on where they will spend eternity. Thus, victory over physical death is a free gift to all, while victory over spiritual death (sin) is conditional upon our acceptance of Jesus's atonement, repentance of our sins, and baptism into His church. It is conditional upon our works. That is what it means when it says you are saved by grace, but faith without works is dead. Both faith and works are required to be saved.

That's alot to try to cram into one paragraph. If you want to learn more, check it out at www.lds.org

Answer 9

That is correct ... funny how preachers preach around certain things. Bad people cannot go to hell if they are not resurrected too. - and guess what, if Jesus really took away the sins of the world, there would be no bad people.

Answer 10

No, according to believers, the bad will be resurrected to face judgement and be sent to hell forever and ever. If that were really the case, I'd rather not be resurrected.