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How do we know the first resurrection is true?

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The truth of the first resurrection is evidenced by Christ's resurrection and the promise of Scripture, confirming believers' participation in His victory over death.

We can affirm the truth of the first resurrection through several biblical teachings that assure believers of their union with Christ. According to Romans 6:5, believers are united with Him in the likeness of His resurrection. This ensures that just as Christ was raised, so too are believers raised to new life. Furthermore, the historical reality of Christ’s resurrection serves as the foundational event underpinning this doctrine; it is by His victory over death that believers gain access to eternal life.

The Scriptures affirm that the first resurrection involves a transformative experience—a spiritual rebirth that is essential for salvation. Ephesians 2:5-6 emphasizes that God made us alive together with Christ, raising us up and seating us with Him in heavenly places. Thus, every believer can confidently stand on the promise of this resurrection through faith in Christ, seeing it as a certain reality that assures them of their present and future hope.
Scripture References: Romans 6:5, Ephesians 2:5-6, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 20:4-6, Ephesians 2:4-6, Isaiah 42:1-4

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