880 Why the First Resurrection Is Not One Moment — It's a Structured Divine Plan

24 Feb 2026The first resurrection is not a single event but a structured divine plan, embedded within Israel’s agricultural calendar. It consists of multiple ordered divisions, beginning with Christ as the first fruits, followed by the church at Pentecost, and culminating in the resurrection of the dead in Christ at the Lord’s coming. This understanding strengthens the biblical case for the pre-tribulation rapture of the church.The first resurrection, aligned with Israel’s harvest calendar, unfolds in phases: Christ’s resurrection, the church’s resurrection, tribulation saints, and Old Testament saints before the millennium. This resurrection programme, distinct from the resurrection of judgement, leads to the kingdom age. Salvation is received by faith alone in the risen Saviour, not earned by works.