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1 Corinthians 15:50-53
Only the just, the righteous, will rise at Christ's second coming. God will raise the martyred saints to eternal life, but the unjust dead will not be resurrected until the end of this period. If we have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us when we die, we will be resurrected through the power of that same Spirit at that time (Romans 8:9, 11, 14). In addition to the dead in Christ, those who are true Christians at His coming will rise in the first resurrection. The Feast of Trumpets celebrates the second coming of Jesus Christ to intervene in world affairs, resurrect the firstfruits, and establish God's Kingdom on earth (Matthew 24:30-31; Revelation 11:15).
Martin G. Collins
Basic Doctrines: The First Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:50-53
Since the church is composed of flesh and blood mortals, it cannot be the Kingdom of God! God's children, begotten by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11, 14-17), will be born again—changed to spirit like God is (John 4:24)—at Christ's return (I Thessalonians 4:16-17), and then we will enter into God's Kingdom. Thus, only Jesus Christ and His Father comprise the Kingdom of God in its fullness at this time.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
The True Gospel
1 Corinthians 15:50-52
This verse is parallel to I Thessalonians 4:15-17. The phrase "the kingdom of God" in I Corinthians parallels "the coming of the Lord" in I Thessalonians. Likewise, "the last trumpet" parallels "the trumpet of God." The last trumpet announces both the resurrection of the saints and Christ's triumphant return to earth to set up His Kingdom! Revelation 11:15-18 confirms when the last trumpet sounds.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Caught Up in the Rapture
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What Does 1 Corinthians 15:50 Mean?
Flesh and blood mortals, including the church, cannot inherit the kingdom of God. God's children, begotten by the indwelling Holy Spirit, will be changed to spirit at Christ's return and then enter the Kingdom. This change redeems them from their corrupted nature and body of death to an incorruptible nature. The last trumpet announces both the resurrection of the saints and Christ's return to establish the Kingdom. Only then is the final redemption complete, fulfilling Passover.