\tI must admit that before listening to the sermon on the Moravian revival I had my own doubts about these notes on the resurrection of the saints, that follow. These comments, originally derived from notes made within the QuickVerse 10 program (thus, the numerous references, facilitated by hyperlinks within the program) are obviously supported by Scripture . . . but (to my knowledge) universally overlooked by commentators. This is not at all surprising, I must admit, considering the conclusions drawn . . .
__I share these notes with this community because I feel that if there is any group seeking to be a true remnant, it is this community. However . . . .
__\tI must warn that even with these issues being true, there is the definite danger of succumbing to pride. Further, I have found that most often those who find themselves within such a group also find Paul’s condition to be their own (2 Cor. 12:7).
TheSE notes start with a reference to the general resurrection (in Jn 5:28,29) and then proceed to the specific comments made by the angel, in Daniel's prophecy. He appears to be speaking about the BEMA SEAT JUDGMENT.
\tBe blessed in Jesus.
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See John 5:28-29 Note that this passage applies to both the first & second resurrection since "all" hear Christ's voice within these verses. However, at the first resurrection only the believers are resurrected (Rev. 20:4,5). This is what makes the angel's comments so awesome. For the context of Daniel 12:2 is that of BELIEVERS, since the angel notes that these are those who are "WRITTEN IN THE BOOK" of life (see Daniel 12:1).
__ What is most challenging about this passage is the statement declared within the second verse that, "many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt." Daniel 12:2 (see also Rev. 16:15!!) This may refer to those who are "beaten with many stripes" --or few (Luke 12:47-48) . . . in which case, the punishment may include the exposure of their unfaithfulness to others, for viewing. The same is implied in 1 Cor. 3:15 for, if one is "saved as by fire" ””does this not indicate a sort of "spiritual poverty" (i.e. failure to lay up treasure for the world to come)?? What kind of "poverty" would this be, but disgrace at not having optimized our time here, for Christ and His glory??
__ Again, note the Lord's admonition concerning His returning in Mk. 8:38 & Luke 9:26 ””will this not be a triumphant time for many (and rude awakening, for others)?? Imagine His coming in the clouds, and reigning in majesty . . . but you are not recognized as one who is worthy of His favor(!!). You wave to Him, but He does not acknowledge your seeking of His attention! No,no, NO!! That will be a horrible day for those who have not lived all-out for the Master.
__ On the question of the bema seat judgment (2 Cor. 5:10): this must take place after His appearing/ returning in power and glory (Matt. 16:27) --and would therefore appear to take place during the Millenium (Zech. 14:20-21 )--forshadowing the Great White Throne judgment (Matt. 25:31-46 & Rev. 20:11-15).
__ Even more sobering would be a view that combines the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev.19:7) with the bema seat judgment (again, Mk. 8:38 in view, here) for as He returns, and the marriage feast begins, He finds that some do not have a proper wedding garment (Matt. 22:11-14 Peter appears to have all of these matters in view, intuitively, when saying that the believer should indeed have an very sober attitude towards the Lord's returning (2 Pet. 3:11) - having already experienced what it is to be shamed for his denial of the Lord, and living with that awareness for the rest of his life, ON THIS SIDE OF GLORY.
It is in light of all of the above, and Heb. 12:6 & Rev. 3:18, that the possibility of the Church going through the Great Tribulation takes on a whole new perspective --of the Lord seeking to spare us the shame that will most certainly await many, should we enter into Glory without having first cleansed our garments, and been made ready (Eph. 5:26-27, Rev. 16:18).
Nevertheless, for those who are redeemed, "shame" will be within the context of grace and forgiveness. For the contempt may yet retain some sting (within the heart) at remembrance of lost opportunity, but the Lord will wipe away all tears from our eyes (Rev. 7:14, 21:4 ) and "sorrow and sighing shall flee away" (Isaiah 35:10, 51:11 ) for the former things will have passed away.