Who will be resurrected to paradise?

[ucastrobr]

Some people in my congregation believe that everyone will be resurrected, except for Judas, Adam, and Eve. Others, myself included, think different about the resurrection.

In my view, individuals, even those who do not know Jehovah, they need to exhibit meekness and obey the law of their community and the law of conscience that Jehovah has given to all humanity.

Jehovah judges the hearts of everyone. Even among Jehovah's Witnesses, those who do not respect the holiness of God, lead a double life, or only do the bare minimum for Jehovah, are at serious risk of losing their relationship with Him.

Think about Jeremiah 25:33: "And those slain by Jehovah in that day will be from one end of the earth clear to the other end of the earth. They will not be mourned, nor will they be gathered up or buried. They will become like manure on the surface of the ground’.

God’s Word foretells that the governments and all their dependent organizations will be rocked from their foundations. The great tribulation will reach its climax with the destruction of all the governments of this old world and all those who side with them against God’s Kingdom. (Jer. 25:31-33) 

 

What Will Go When God’s Kingdom Comes? — paragraph 8

 

Jehovah is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He does not change. If those whom Jehovah judges through Jesus at the end of the system "slain by Jehovah in that day will be from one end of the earth clear to the other end of the earth," then why would people who die in the future be judged differently than those who lived in the past? Those people who will die in the future when Armageddon begins, but imagine if the same people had lived in the past and died, would be judged differently and would be resurrected again.

This raises questions about the impartiality of judgment. It seems that it could be favorable for all those who have died before Armageddon, regardless of their actions in life, while being unfavorable for those alive when Armageddon begins.

 

I know that many brothers wish for the resurrection of their relatives and are concerned about how Jehovah will treat them when Armageddon begins. However, they often overlook the fact that some of these relatives passed away before Armageddon and that many of them showed no interest in Jehovah during their lives.
Sometimes, the brothers will say about a loved one who didn't take the side of the Kingdom, "He (or she) is in Jehovah's memory."

We know resurrection is undeserved kindness; no one deserves it for deed.

Exodus 32:32-33: "But now if you are willing, pardon their sin; if not, please wipe me out from your book that you have written.” However, Jehovah said to Moses: “Whoever has sinned against me, I will wipe him out of my book."

Malachi 3:16-18 "At that time those who fear Jehovah spoke with one another, each one with his companion, and Jehovah kept paying attention and listening. And a book of remembrance was written before him for those fearing Jehovah and for those meditating on his name.
  “And they will be mine,” says Jehovah of armies, “in the day when I produce a special property. I will show them compassion, just as a man shows compassion to his son who serves him.  And you will again see the distinction between a righteous person and a wicked person, between one serving God and one not serving him.”

Mathew 7:13,14: “Go in through the narrow gate, because broad is the gate and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are going in through it; whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are finding it."

 

How about you, brothers?

 

[minister159]

Our understanding on this subject was clarified in the 5/24 WT study article 18. You may want to review what was stated there. Here is an excerpt from that article:

 

"Read Jeremiah 17:10. That verse helps us to summarize what we do know: Jehovah has always been the one “searching the heart, examining the innermost thoughts.” When it comes to the future resurrection, he will, as always, “give to each one according to his ways.” Jehovah will be firm when necessary but merciful whenever possible. So we should not assume that a person has no hope of a resurrection unless we know that to be the case!" --- par. 16

 

"Let us be determined to trust that Jehovah knows best. We recognize that we are not qualified to judge—but he is! (Read Isaiah 55:8, 9.) So we confidently leave all the judging to him and his Son, the King who perfectly reflects his Father’s justice and mercy." --- par. 19

[carlos]

2 hours ago, ucastrobr said:

It seems that it could be favorable for all those who have died before Armageddon, regardless of their actions in life, while being unfavorable for those alive when Armageddon begins.

 

Jesus will judge every person, dead or alive, according to their actions and their heart condition. Judgment means that some will obtain a positive sentence, others a negative one. Many people will be resurrected and many others won't, probably even some we don't expect. I like how the WT Ken quoted puts it: "Jehovah will be firm when necessary but merciful whenever possible." That implies that some people will receive the firm judgment of eternal death. They won't be resurrected.

 

On the other hand, since Jesus is the one judging, it's pointless to try and determine who will be resurrected and who won't. Only he knows.

 

[dljbsp]

This thread has been a good reminder for me to stay focused on what we do know and leave the rest in Jehovah’s hands. I’m in full agreement with the article cited from the May 2024 Watchtower. Jehovah examines hearts, and Jesus is the appointed Judge. That’s not just comforting—it’s also humbling. It helps me remember that my role is to keep showing mercy and sharing the good news, not trying to draw lines Jehovah hasn’t drawn.