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The result of resurrection for the righteous will be that they will live eternally in full contact and communication with our Lord Jesus and God, His Father.

Job's notion of resurrection envisions not only the the continuing of the soul, but also the resurrection of the physical body to a new and glorious form. This is a form that allows him to see God with his own physical and spiritual eyes. It differs from the Jews earlier understanding of death in that rather than the soul remaining in the dark, dismal realm of the dead, the soul upon God's wish is reunited with a resurrected body that is perfected and able to stand in the presence of God. Progressive revelation is God's revelation to Mankind in portions - over time - as He deems best ...