Surgit In Incorruptione | Raised Imperishable

"So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable" - 1 Cor 15:42 (NIV) 

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This morning when I combed my hair, I found some white hair on my head. Yes. I'm getting old. Gradually, all my hair will be all white. The physical body will age. 

Paul explains the Christian faith in the resurrection of the body with two parables:

Firstly, Paul explains that the resurrection of the spiritual body is like sowing a seed, but what grows is a plant. The resurrection of the dead is sown in destruction, but raised in immortality. Sown in weakness, raised in strength.

Secondly, Paul describes that the natural body is the same as the first Adam who came from the dust of the ground - it is physical. The spiritual body is the last Adam from heaven, spiritual and life-giving. We have put on the natural form, but we will also wear the form of the heavenly one, the spiritual body.

So even though our physical body is more damaged, our spiritual life may continue to be renewed. We will be resurrected as new people in Christ. This resurrection is a gift of salvation from God.

This hope should encourage us to be more active in serving God. The Bible says that we must watch and develop talents for the purpose of welcoming the Lord's return. Lord Jesus will come. God bless.

Reflections on 1 Corinthians 15:36-49 by Fr. Fransiskus Diaz, SVD.

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