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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Resurrection

When the Perishable Becomes Imperishable

When the Perishable Becomes Imperishable – 1 Cor. 15:47-49

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At the resurrection, when Christ returns, our mortal, perishable bodies will be raised as immortal, imperishable bodies.

Baptism for the dead

Baptism for the Dead – 1 Corinthians 15:29

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Understanding what Paul meant by baptism for the dead is not necessary in order to understand his argument for the reality of resurrection.

The other side of the grave

The Other Side of the Grave – 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

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Our great hope is that on the other side of the grave, these mortal, perishable bodies will be changed into immortal, imperishable bodies.

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – Mark 12:26-27

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I do not have a clear picture of what my future holds. But I do know who holds that future. And I look forward to my future resurrection.

A turning point in history

A Turning Point in History – John 12:31-32

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Jesus' death and resurrection marked a turning point in history. Judgment has come and Satan is defeated. Will you come into the light?

What is the Soul?

What Is the Soul?

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The Bible teaches that the soul is an integrated living being, comprising both the physical and non-physical parts of humans and animals.

The Resurrection of the Dead

The Resurrection of the Dead – 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

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What happens after this life is over? As believers, we look forward to the resurrection of the dead, when we will be raised to new life.

Confidence in Our Great Hope

Confidence in Our Great Hope – 2 Corinthians 4:13-14

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As followers of Jesus, we believe that the one who raised Jesus to life will also raise us. And we put our confidence in that great hope.

From Earthly Tent to Eternal House

From Earthly Tent to Eternal House – 2 Corinthians 5:1

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This is such a wonderful hope. To move from the earthly tent we live in now, and into the eternal house that God has prepared for us.

we will all be changed

We Will All Be Changed – 1 Corinthians 15:51-53

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Much is unknown and debated about the end. But what is most important is that Jesus is returning for us, and we will all be changed.

I know that my redeemer lives

I Know that My Redeemer Lives – Job 19:25-27

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In the midst of his suffering, Job could cry out, "I know that my Redeemer lives", and have faith that he would stand with him in the end.

hope in Christ

Hope in Christ – 1 Corinthians 15:19

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What is our hope in Christ? That this life is not all there is. That we will be resurrected into new and glorious bodies for eternity.

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