Chapter Forty-One/God's Day of Judgment - It's Joyful Outcome - Who Are Raised and Judged? -Conclusion

 Whom, though, are "the unrighteous' mentioned at Acts 24:15? These would include the great masses of mankind who have died throughout history, particularly those who lived in 'times of ignorance.' (Acts 17:30) These, because of where they were born or when they lived, had no opportunity to learn obedience to Jehovah's will. Additionally, there may be some who did hear the message of salvation but who did not respond fully at that time or who died before they progressed to dedication and baptism. In the resurrection such ones will have to make further adjustments in their thinking and life course if they are going to benefit from this opportunity for gaining everlasting life. 

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