The resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith, setting in motion the end of all things and giving purpose to our daily lives. In this blog from Champions Church, from our non-denominational church in Houston, TX, we learn from the teachings of Paul that just as God transforms seeds into new life, He will transform our perishable bodies into ones suited for eternity. To receive this new body, we must be born again, living consistently, persistently, and repentantly as we prepare for the life to come.
When we think about eternity, one question often comes to mind: what kind of body will we have in the resurrection? Paul addresses this in 1 Corinthians 15:35-50, making two crucial points:
Without it, our faith would be meaningless. Christ’s victory over death assures us that we, too, will experience resurrection and transformation.
His resurrection was not just an isolated event but the beginning of the ultimate renewal of creation. It signals that God's redemptive plan is unfolding, leading to the final defeat of sin and death.
Knowing that we are destined for a resurrected life with God should impact how we live now. Our daily choices, struggles, and victories all have eternal significance.
Paul compares our earthly bodies to seeds. A seed, when planted, doesn’t remain as it was—it transforms into something greater. Likewise, our current bodies are perishable, weak, and temporary. But in the resurrection, they will be raised imperishable, glorious, and powerful. This transformation is necessary because the bodies we have now are not suited for the eternal kingdom of God.
Just as God gives animals, birds, and fish bodies suited to their environments, He will give us resurrected bodies designed for heaven. Jesus, the last Adam, is the prototype of this new body. His resurrected form was the same yet different—tangible yet not bound by physical limitations. He could eat, touch, and be seen, yet also appear and disappear at will. In the same way, our resurrected bodies will be perfected for eternity.
Paul drives home the point:
“Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 15:50).
Just like we can’t wear everyday clothes to a formal event, we can’t enter God’s presence in our current state. We need to be transformed.
So how do we receive this new body? Jesus tells us in John 3:3-7—we must be born again. Our natural birth gives us earthly bodies, but only through spiritual rebirth can we receive a heavenly one. Have you been born again? Because you can’t go in there like this.
As we await this transformation, we are called to live in three ways:
Our faith should be unwavering, our pursuit of Christ should be relentless, and our hearts should always be turned toward Him in repentance.
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