Doctrine

Resurrection

Resurrection names scripture's teaching that the dead rise to renewed embodied life through God's power in Christ. Traditions differ on sequence, scope, and how resurrection is related to judgment and eternal life.

LineUponLine does not pick a “winning” doctrine. These pages summarize where to read in scripture and how some traditions describe those texts—so you can compare sources yourself. This is not Ask (scripture lookup) or Research (conversational Q&A)—only static study notes.

Scripture anchors

When a reference parses to the Church's study site, the link opens scripture there in a new tab; otherwise the label stays plain text. Short notes describe what the text is doing, not a full theological conclusion. Anchor type badges (primary, supporting, contextual) are editor markers for reading order and scope only; they do not rank inspiration, truth, or authority.

1 Corinthians 15:20–22 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)primary
Paul connects Christ's resurrection with the universal resurrection hope.
John 11:25–26 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)primary
Jesus declares himself the resurrection and the life.
Alma 40:23 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)supporting
Book of Mormon wording on spirit and body being reunited.
Doctrine and Covenants 88:14–16 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)supporting
Restoration text ties redemption of the soul to body and spirit together.
Revelation 20:12–13 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)contextual
Final judgment scene includes the dead standing before God.

How different traditions summarize the texts

Each block names a tradition or common reading, then describes it in neutral, third-person language. Summaries are representative, not exhaustive. Blocks are listed A–Z by tradition title for a stable order; that order is not a ranking of correctness.

Tradition / reading
Broader Christian / biblical teaching on Resurrection
Broader Christian teaching affirms bodily resurrection grounded in Christ's victory over death, with varied models for final events and the order of fulfillment. Biblical interpretation commonly synthesizes Gospel proclamation, Pauline argument, and apocalyptic judgment texts.
Passages often cited in this summary: John 11:25–26 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Revelation 20:12–13 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
Tradition / reading
Latter-day Saint teaching on Resurrection
Latter-day Saint teaching presents resurrection as a universal gift made possible through Jesus Christ, followed by judgment and differing eternal inheritances. Exposition often combines New Testament witness with Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants language on body-spirit reunion and glory.
Passages often cited in this summary: 1 Corinthians 15:20–22 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Alma 40:23 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Doctrine and Covenants 88:14–16 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)

General Conference teachings

Talks linked here were selected during doctrine review and import. Each entry opens the talk on the Church's site.

The Grave Has No Victory
Reyna I. Aburto · 2021-04
Come into the Fold of God
Elder Randy D. Funk · 2022-04
Sharing the Message of the Restoration and the Resurrection
Elder D. Todd Christofferson · 2020-04
The Joy of Our Redemption
Sister Kristin M. Yee · 2024-10
Bridging the Two Great Commandments
Elder Gary E. Stevenson · 2024-04

Where readers often connect ideas

Notes describe common discussion threads between topics, not mandatory implications.

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Argument notes

Resurrection study is strongest when Gospel witness, apostolic teaching, and Restoration passages are read together.

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