Dear Doves,

 

1 Corinthians 15:20

"But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has BECOME THE FIRSTFRUITS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP."

 

Romans 8:23

"Not only that, but WE ALSO WHO HAVE THE FIRSTFRUITS OF THE SPIRIT, even ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body."

 

1 Corinthians 15:23-24

"But each one in his own order: CHRIST THE FIRSTFRUITS, afterward those ('who have the firstfruits of the Spirit") who are Christ's at His coming. Then comes the end, WHEN HE DELIVERS (raptures) THE KINGDOM TO GOD THE FATHER,...."

 

Therefore, the 'firstfruits of the dead'  resurrection/rapture has already happened when Jesus "rose from the dead", ascended into heaven, and "became the 'firstfruits' of those who have fallen asleep". Jesus has already accomplished the FIRST resurrection/rapture  Himself.

 

Now His Church, in its "own order",  "who have the firstfruits of the Spirit" is waiting for 'Christ - the firstfruits of the dead' to deliver/rapture 'His Church - the firstfruits of the Spirit' to God the Father in heaven

Jesus will also accomplish the SECOND resurrection/rapture of His Church who are His at his coming.

 

 

Come Lord Jesus!

 

Bruce Warner