Resurrection of Christ
The resurrection of Christ is the bodily rising of Jesus from the dead on the third day. It confirms the truth of the gospel, demonstrates God’s acceptance of his sacrifice, and guarantees resurrection life for his people.
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RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST, THE
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the bodily rising of Jesus from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. The empty tomb and the appearances to his disciples form the central apostolic testimony and foundation of Christian faith.
Resurrection of the dead
The resurrection of the dead is the future raising of both the righteous and the wicked for judgment. The believer’s resurrected body will be spiritual, glorious, incorruptible, powerful, and like Christ’s glorified body.
RETENTION OF SINS
Retention of sins is the warning that guilt remains when there is no repentance and faith. In John 20:23 it is contrasted with remission and concerns the church’s declaration that forgiveness has not been granted.
RETRIBUTION
Retribution is the righteous punishment of sin under God’s judgment. Scripture presents it both as the natural consequence of wrongdoing and as the positive execution of divine justice against the impenitent.
Reu
Reu was a son of Peleg and a descendant of Shem in the genealogical line leading to Abraham.
Reuben
Reuben was Jacob’s firstborn son by Leah and the ancestor of the tribe of Reuben. Though he showed concern for Joseph, he forfeited the privileges of the firstborn through serious sin.
Reuben, Tribe of
The tribe of Reuben received pastureland east of the Jordan between the Arnon and the territory of Gad. Its members later suffered exile with the other eastern tribes because of unfaithfulness to God.
REUBENITES
Reubenites were members of the tribe of Reuben, descended from Jacob’s firstborn son. The tribe is mentioned among Israel’s tribal groups, and some Reubenites served among David’s warriors.
Reuel
Reuel means “friend of God.” The name refers to a son of Esau, a person connected with Moses’ Midianite family, a leader of Gad, and a Benjamite.
Reumah
Reumah was the concubine of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, and the mother of several children.
Revelation
Revelation is God’s making known of himself, his will, and his saving purposes. Special revelation was given through his acts, prophets, and supremely through Christ, and was preserved in the inspired Scriptures.
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