The Bible reveals a second resurrection, distinct from the first resurrection at Jesus Christ's second coming, when truly faithful Christians are raised to immortality. God does not resurrect all the dead simultaneously, but in an orderly plan, bringing different groups back to life at different times, every man in his own order. The rest of the dead, who have not understood God's way of life, must wait in their graves until the thousand years of the Millennium are over. The unjust dead are not eternally lost without hope of immortality. God will not resurrect them merely to cast them into the Lake of Fire. Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, the door to the Kingdom of God, and no one can obtain it by any other means. In resurrecting humans to mortal life during the second resurrection, God will not be offering a second chance for salvation but their first real opportunity. He will raise those who were deceived and never understood His way, revealing His plan of salvation to them. God desires all mankind to receive the gift of salvation, requiring repentance and righteous living, and grants the knowledge of truth only when He calls them to hear, understand, and follow His way. The resurrection of judgment refers to a future time when God will raise many from their graves to learn the truth and have their opportunity to walk in it. Based on how they live during this period, God will decide their fates. Most will be saved, but some, in stubborn rebellion against Him, will condemn themselves to eternal death. God has kept physical Israel from understanding His truth, giving them a spirit of slumber to allow for the salvation of the Gentiles. He has chosen to call only a limited number from Israel in this age, with the rest remaining blinded. Along with the rest of humanity, they will rise in the second resurrection to have their opportunity for salvation. The second resurrection occurs during the Great White Throne Judgment after the Millennium, when the uncalled are raised to physical existence. God, in His mercy and love, is not willing that any should perish and desires all to come to the knowledge of the truth and true repentance at the proper time. He has determined that most will receive this opportunity in an environment most conducive to salvation, within His Kingdom on earth. During this judgment, the books of the Bible, revealing true knowledge and understanding, will be opened, as will the Book of Life, so their names can be written in it when they repent of their sins, accept Christ as personal Savior, and receive the Holy Spirit. They will be judged according to their works, as God, in His wisdom, brings the most sons to glory and eternal life in His Kingdom.

The concept of the second resurrection addresses the perplexing question of the fate of the vast masses of humanity who have lived and died without knowledge of God's way. Many have never heard the truth, whether due to being born in godless societies or other circumstances beyond their control. This raises the question of fairness in condemning those who never had the opportunity to understand. God's plan, as revealed, involves a purposeful order of resurrections, ensuring that each person receives their opportunity for salvation at the right time. This second resurrection is a turning point, a crisis in the life of those who died unconverted. Upon being resurrected, they will enter a process of judgment, not merely a final sentence, but a period of investigation and separation, guided by God. This process allows them to receive the knowledge and Spirit of God, enabling them to go through the gates of righteousness, recognize Christ as their Savior, and praise God for His mercy. The pattern of growth and maturity seen in the church today will also apply to those in the second resurrection. They will experience repentance, receive God's Spirit, face trials and tests, and grow toward the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. This process requires time and mirrors the development God desires for all His children, ensuring that none are denied the opportunity to reach maturity and enter His Kingdom. Scriptures indicate that both Israelitish and Gentile peoples will rise in this resurrection at the same time, facing judgment as a period of evaluation and growth. God will pour out His Spirit on all mankind, offering the same salvation available now. Though resurrection is instantaneous, conversion is a lengthy process, and God, in His mercy, plans to involve His current followers in aiding the conversion of billions. His will is clear: He is not willing that any should perish, and this magnificent conclusion to His harvest of human beings into His family is something to anticipate with great hope.

The second resurrection, as part of the divine order of resurrections, offers a further opportunity for those who have not yet had a chance for salvation. Some individuals, having died physically once or even twice, may be brought back to life in this second resurrection if they were not called or converted during their prior existence. At the conclusion of this life in the second resurrection, they will either be transformed into immortal spirit beings or face the Lake of Fire, experiencing a permanent death with no hope for another resurrection. This process underscores God's fairness in providing every soul a chance for redemption before final judgment.

The Bible reveals that there are two main types of resurrection. One type is the resurrection to mortal, physical, temporary life, which is the same as the life humans currently experience. This type, often referred to as the Second Resurrection, describes a future time when billions, both small and great, who never had an opportunity for salvation, will be physically reconstructed to live again. This physical life will be different, offering the opportunity for, and a great probability of, salvation and eternal, spiritual life. Physical resurrection is not exclusively restricted to the time of the future Second Resurrection, as numerous biblical accounts of miraculous resurrections to physical life have occurred throughout history.

The second resurrection is a profound act of God's mercy and purpose, offering a chance for salvation to billions who have lived and died without access to His Spirit. It is the time when those who have not yet been called will be raised to physical life, given the opportunity to receive the Holy Spirit, and come under judgment for their works. This resurrection, linked to the Last Great Day of the Feast, signifies an outpouring of God's Spirit, allowing these individuals to choose eternal life through belief in Christ. As revealed in Scripture, the dead, small and great, will stand before God during the Great White Throne Judgment, judged according to their actions, with the potential for eternal life if their names are found in the Book of Life. This period is not merely for another chance at life, but for a purposeful judgment, aiming to grant eternal life to those who repent and align with God's ways. However, for those who reject this opportunity and persist in evil, the judgment may lead to condemnation, underscoring the seriousness of this final chance to enter the God Family. God's desire is for all to come to repentance, and He provides this resurrection as a testament to His patience and love, ensuring that justice and fairness prevail in His plan.

The Bible reveals that all humanity will live again through a second resurrection, occurring immediately after the glorious Millennium of Christ's reign on the earth and Satan's final rebellion. This event, distinct from the first resurrection at Christ's return, involves a vast sea of humanity returning to life for judgment during the Great White Throne period. This time of evaluation focuses on each person's individual works and manner of life. It is a general resurrection of unsaved mankind, where God desires not to condemn them to eternal death but to offer them a chance for salvation, as He wants everyone to come to repentance. For these people, it will be their first opportunity to accept God's invitation to eternal life. Consider the enormous number of people who will rise in this resurrection, estimated conservatively at upwards of 50 billion from every age, ethnic group, religion, language, and culture since the time of Adam. They will awake to a paradise on earth, made beautiful, prosperous, and productive under the care of the sons of God, though they will soon learn that the blessed meek inherit the earth. The massive effort to feed, clothe, house, and teach such an incredible population will require immense cost, infrastructure, organization, and leadership during this great period of judgment. The Old Testament also portrays this general resurrection in the prophecy of the Valley of Dry Bones, focusing on the manifold millions of Israelites who have lived through the centuries. God declares He will give them breath and return their flesh, raising them to physical life again on the earth. They will realize their past ideas of life after death were mistaken and recognize the God of Israel, the One who raised them, as the one true God.