Resurrection, General
The general resurrection is the future raising of the dead by God for final judgment and eternal destiny. Scripture clearly teaches a bodily resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
At a Glance
The general resurrection is the future raising of the dead by God for final judgment and eternal destiny. Scripture clearly teaches a bodily resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.
Description
The general resurrection is the biblical teaching that God will one day raise the dead bodily, bringing all people to final judgment and their eternal state. Scripture speaks of a resurrection of both the just and the unjust, making clear that resurrection is not limited to believers alone. Orthodox Christians differ on certain questions of timing and sequence within broader eschatological systems, including how the resurrection of believers relates to other end-times events, but the basic doctrine is settled: those who belong to Christ will be raised to everlasting life, and the wicked will be raised to judgment. This entry should present the shared biblical affirmation without overstating one disputed end-times scheme.