ACC ~ Revelation 2 v11

THE GRACE OF JUSTIFICATION IS COMPLETED IN THE PERFECT GLORIFICATION. FULGENTIUS OF RUSPE: This then is done in them through grace so that the change brought about by divine gift may begin in them here. The change begins first through justification, in which there is a spiritual resurrection, and afterwards, in the resurrection of the body, in which the change of the justified is brought to completion; the perfected glorification, remaining for eternity, is not changed. To this end, first the grace of justification, then the grace of glorification changes them so that the glorification itself remains, unchangeable and eternal in them. For here they are changed through the first resurrection by which they are enlightened that they may be converted. That is, they change from death to life by this, from iniquity to justice, from infidelity to faith, and from evil acts to a holy way of life. Therefore, the second death has no power over them. Concerning such people, it is said in the Apocalypse: “Blessed is the one who shares in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them.” Again it is said in the same book: “The victor shall not be harmed by the second death.” Therefore, just as the first resurrection is found in conversion of the heart, so the second death is found in eternal punishment. Let every person who does not wish to be condemned by eternal punishment of the second death hasten here to become a participant of the first resurrection. ON THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS 2.12.3-4.

THOSE WHO OVERCOME TEMPTATION. OECUMENIUS: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.” This is a very apt statement. For, while all, the just and the sinner alike, are subject to the first death, which is the separation of the soul from the body, so that the divine judgment might be enforced: “You are earth and to earth you will return,” those who have overcome temptations should not be harmed by the second death, which is the result of sin, and which the Lord specified when he said, “Let the dead bury their own dead.” COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 2.8-11.

THE DEATH FROM ADAM IS OVERCOME IN THE VICTORY OF CHRIST. PRIMASIUS: “He who conquers shall not be hurt by the second death.” Having eaten of the forbidden tree, [Adam] procured this [death] for posterity. However, watering the tree of the cross by the water and blood which flowed from the holy place of his side, Christ caused the firstfruits of salvation to sprout up where he knew the original evil had arisen, saying, “Rejoice, I have overcome the world.”Thus, if anyone conquers, he will conquer in him. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 2.11.