Because Jesus Was Raised...We Will Be Raised in a New Body.

Introduction:

What happens to me when I die?

Philippians 1:23 - ...my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.

2 Corinthians 5:8 - ...we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

John 5:28-29 - Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

When do these resurrections take place?

Daniel 12:2 - And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Acts 24:15 - ...there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.

What is the resurrection body like? (1 Cor 15:35-49)

  1. Your body now is like a " Seed" , your resurrected body is like a "plant". (1 Cor 15:36-38)
  2. Your resurrected body will be Similar but Different but Better . (1 Cor 15:39-42a)
  3. Your resurrected body will never have earthly Weaknesses . (1 Cor 15:42b-44)
    1. Perishable vs. Imperishable : Decay
    2. Dishonor vs. Glory : Sin
    3. Weakness vs. Power : Strength
    4. Natural vs. Spiritual : Environmental Suitability
  4. Your resurrected body is just like Jesus' glorified body. (1 Cor 15:45-49)

    Philippians 3:21 - who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body...

In Light of Your Future Makeover: What Do We Do With This Now?

Information

1 Thessalonians 4:13 - But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.

Consolation

1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Purification

1 John 3:2-3 - Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Cor 15:35-49

  1. What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?

  2. Describe the 4 contrasts between your earthly body and your glorified body from 1 Cor 15:42-44.

  3. What was Jesus’ glorified body able to do that you are excited to think about your glorified body being able to do?

  4. Read 1 John 3:2-3. How does the knowledge of our future glorified bodies motivate us to purify ourselves today?

Breakout
Pray for one another.