Contrasts Between Sown and Raised Bodies

This section is based on the Adam/Christ analogy which was introduced in 1 Corinthians 15:22. Adam introduced sin and death to his descendants. Christ brings resurrection life to all who are His through His work of grace.

The Corinthians were concerned with decaying bodies being raised and some questioned whether the dead are raised. Paul's answer is that those who are Christ's will be raised with bodies which do not decay. They will be raised "incorruptible." We discuss implications of this found in this section of scripture.

The future resurrection life will not be static, but will flourish with eternal glory in the new heavens and new earth. Adam was a living soul who sinned; Christ is the "last Adam" who is "life giving." This sermon explains the Biblical terminology in this section and makes important truths clear.

For example, we show that when Paul speaks of a 'spiritual' resurrection body he does not mean a mystical or non-tangible body. He means that our resurrection bodies will be perfectly suitable for the work of the Spirit in glory.

They will be like His resurrection body which ascended to heaven after have been witnessed by the disciples. We emphasized our future hope as believers is a hope grounded in Christ's resurrection and God's glorious promises.