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It couldn't possibly mean that all will be the graves as you are presenting it...for, "we shall not all sleep." It seems reasonable that Jesus is dealing with His listeners concerning resurrection based upon their understanding...even as it is wise to give milk to infants, rather than steak. GTY

Agreed. The term "sleep" is foundational to the belief that when people die, they are no longer conscious. Those who disagree with this position believe that the term is euphemistic for death of the physical body, which resembles sleep. Jesus makes it clear when He uses this term: John...

Scripture is clear that faith in Jesus Christ alone is how one receives eternal life. All who are born are in the Book of Life, at least, that would be the reasonable conclusion that God's word should bring one to. The example of Israel in the wilderness should be good enough, seeing as they...

Where to start? Revelation 12:10 (King James Version) 10And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night...

Notice that the dead are standing? But if we look at what the premise of this thread is teaching, we can gain a little insight on the confusion concerning Christ being the first to be raised to an eternal glorified body. So when we view this passage, we see that those who stand before the Great...