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Listen to this Article The Christian hope is not just that our souls go to heaven, but that our whole selves will be renewed in the resurrection. Paul calls this the “blessed hope” (Titus 2:13), and it raises an important question: what will the resurrection body actually be like? Scripture doesn’t give us every detail, but it does give us a breathtaking picture. 1. Modeled After Christ’s Glorious Body Paul writes in Philippians 3:20-21: “The Lord Jesus Christ… will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” The risen Jesus is our prototype. After the resurrection, He could be recognized, touched, and even shared meals (Luke 24:39-43; John 21:12-13). Yet His body was glorified, no longer weak, sick, or subject to death. Our future bodies will share this same pattern: fully human, fully redeemed, fully alive. 2. From Perishable to Imperishable In 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Paul contrasts our present bodies with the resurrection body: Perishable ...

Listen to this Article When Christians talk about “resurrection,” many assume it simply means the soul going to heaven. But the New Testament is clear: our future hope is not just disembodied spirits in the presence of God, but a resurrection body; real, tangible, glorified, and eternal. This truth changes how we see life, death, and eternity. 1. The Prototype: Jesus’ Resurrection The resurrection of Jesus was not just a spiritual vision or symbolic event. It was bodily. He ate with His disciples (Luke 24:42-43). He invited them to touch Him (Luke 24:39; John 20:27). He still bore the scars of the cross (John 20:20). Yet, His body was glorified: He could appear in locked rooms (John 20:19), and He was no longer subject to decay or death (Romans 6:9). Paul calls Jesus “the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15:20). This means His resurrection body is the model and guarantee of ours. 2. Why a Resurrection Body Matters Without resurrection, Chris...

Listen to this Article One of the boldest claims of Christianity is that Jesus lived a completely sinless life. For some, this seems like a lofty theological idea, perhaps even a myth developed by early Christians. But is there historical and biblical evidence that Jesus truly was without sin? The question is not trivial. If Jesus sinned, even once, He could not be the Savior of the world. But if He was sinless, His life becomes the very foundation for the gospel and the hope of all who believe. 1. The Biblical Witness to Jesus’ Sinlessness From the earliest Christian writings, Jesus’ sinlessness is affirmed with clarity: Paul : “He who knew no sin became sin for us…” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Peter : “He committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth.” (1 Peter 2:22). John : “In Him there is no sin.” (1 John 3:5). Hebrews : “He was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15). These writers represent different streams of the early church, yet the...

Listen to this Article One of the most debated questions in theology and history is whether  Jesus Himself knew He was God. Was His divinity only a later invention of the church, or do the Gospels record Jesus making claims that only God could make? The answer is clear: in the Gospels, Jesus consistently reveals, both directly and indirectly, that He knew Himself to be divine. Let’s walk through the evidence. 1. Jesus’ Use of Divine Titles In John 8:58, Jesus declared: “Before Abraham was, I am.” This wasn’t a slip of the tongue. He used the divine name “I AM” (ego eimi), the same name God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). The Jews immediately picked up stones to kill Him for blasphemy, recognizing this as a claim to deity. Elsewhere, Jesus accepted and reinforced titles that revealed His divinity: Son of God (Mark 14:61-62) Son of Man (Danielic title for a divine ruler, see Daniel 7:13-14; Mark 14:62) Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:28) These were ...