1. Beyond the Sunset Will the body be raised?

2. “Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed…” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:51 (NKJV)

3. Agenda Meaning of ‘resurrection’ Old and New Testament views Resurrection facts Resurrection questions Assurances

4. Meaning of ‘resurrection’ Strong’s Reference #386 anastasis (an-as'-tas-is) – aná, "up, again“ – hístēmi, "to stand” literally, "stand up" (or "stand again") refers to the physical, bodily resurrection of Christ and people

5. Old and New Testament views Old Testament Isaiah 26:19 Job 19:25-26 Daniel 12:2 New Testament John 5:28-29 1 Corinthians 6:14 1 Corinthians 15

6. Resurrection Facts Timing Jesus declared believers raised “at the last day” – John 6:39,40,44 Jesus declared unbelievers raised “at the last day” – John 12:48 Paul declared a single resurrection of the just and unjust – Acts 24:15 Paul links Jesus’ return with the resurrection – 1 Cor 15:51-52; 1 Thes 4:16-17

7. Resurrection Facts Body – 1 Corinthians 15:42-49 Earthly body “sown in…” Resurrection body “raised in…” CorruptionIncorruption DishonorGlory WeaknessPower NaturalSpiritual First AdamLast Adam

8. Resurrection Questions DISCUSSION: What kind of resurrection took place in Matthew 27:52-53? Zombies! Physical resurrection (e.g., Lazarus) Spiritual resurrection (e.g., 1 Cor 15) Does 1 Corinthians 15:20 shed some light?

9. Resurrection Questions DISCUSSION: Will our spiritual bodies be like Jesus’ resurrected body? Same physical, wounded body – Luke 24:39 Made of flesh and bones – Luke 24:39 Able to eat – Luke 24:41-43 Able to disappear – Luke 24:30-31

10. Resurrection Questions DISCUSSION: Did Jesus’ resurrected body undergo some kind of transformation before he went to Heaven? 1 Cor 15:50-53 1 John 3:2

11. Assurances The fear of death is lower for Christians Christians have hope for their dead We shall live again! “…whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” ~ John 3:16 (NKJV)