When John described Jesus as “the first begotten of the dead,” he wasn't just talking about physical death, but spiritual death. Unlike physical death, spiritual death isn't just the cessation of life; it’s a total separation from God: “…at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12). This is spiritual death, and we all were once in this hopeless state, bound for hell until Jesus took our place. He went to hell on our behalf so we would never have to go there ourselves.
And there’s more! Jesus went to hell for us, but He didn't remain there. On the third day, He was raised victoriously from the dead and we were raised up together with Him: “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:4-6). Now, we have that same resurrection life at work in us.
Prior to the resurrection, Jesus was referred to as “the only begotten of the Father” (John 1:14), but after His resurrection, He became “the first begotten” from the dead. The reason for this change is because of the rest of us! As new creations, we also have been begotten from spiritual death, and have become His brothers and sisters – sons and daughters of God just like Him. Praise God!
If you have not received Jesus Christ as your lord and Personal Savoir kindly click on the link below to take the Salvation Prayer. God bless you
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