Section 9
distinction not only between the resurrection of the believers and the unbelievers, but also a distinction among Christians at the time of res urrection. Yes, we shall all be resurrected. But many will participate in resurrection merely in a common way; they will not enjoy the out- resurrection. They will be like the majority of a high school graduating class. Others, however, will enjoy the extra portion of resurrection. They will be like the few out of the graduating class who enjoy an outstanding graduation.
Some Christians may not agree with the in terpretation that the goal and the prize in 3:14 are related to the millennial kingdom. But no matter how we interpret this verse, the fact re mains that there is a goal for us to reach and a prize for us to gain. I do not insist on my inter pretation of this verse, but I would point you to the goal and the prize. In order to reach the goal and gain the prize, you must run in a proper way. Otherwise, you will come short of the goal and fail to receive the prize.
Do not be content with the fact that, as a believer, you will be resurrected. Yes, you will "graduate" in resurrection, but will you have the extra portion of resurrection? Do not be under the influence of the teaching popular with