Resurrection
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17: Resurrection and Eternal Life
1. Theme Overview This theme examines the biblical teaching on life beyond death, the resurrection of the dead, and the hope of eternal life through Christ. It encompasses both the general resurrection of humanity and the specific promise of believers’ eternal fellowship with God. Key Concept: Core Theological Insight:Resurrection and…
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Transhumanism vs. Resurrection: Competing Visions of the Future
1. Introduction: Two Futures, Two Hopes In today’s technologically optimistic culture, transhumanism offers a vision of human enhancement, immortality through biotechnology, and eternal consciousness via mind uploading or digital integration. It proposes a future where humanity transcends its biological limits and death is no longer inevitable. In contrast, Christianity proclaims…
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23: The Women Rest on the Sabbath Before Jesus’ Resurrection
Theme: Obedience, Expectation, and the Sabbath Between the Cross and Resurrection 1. Introduction Following the crucifixion of Jesus, His disciples and the women who followed Him are faced with the Sabbath immediately after the darkest day in history. Luke 23:54–56 succinctly records that they rested on the Sabbath according to…
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113. Resurrection
Isaiah 26:19 19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Ezekiel 37:3-14 3 And he said unto me, Son…
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2: The Human Body – Vessel of Life and Resurrection
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The human body is central to biblical anthropology, not merely as a container for the soul or spirit, but as a purposeful and dignified aspect of God’s creation. Far from being incidental, the body plays a vital role in creation, incarnation, death, sanctification,…
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9: Resurrection and Reunification – Eternal Embodiment
Human Composition in Biblical Theology 1. Introduction The doctrine of resurrection is central to biblical theology. Unlike philosophies that view the body as dispensable, the Bible affirms the restoration and reunification of body, soul, and spirit at the end of time. The resurrection is not merely symbolic or spiritual—it is…
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3. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: The Centrepiece of Pauline Christology
Introduction The death and resurrection of Jesus stand at the heart of Paul’s proclamation that Jesus is the Christ. This article examines how Paul understands these events theologically and their foundational role in his gospel, focusing on justification, atonement, and victory over death. 1. Jesus’ Death as Atonement for Sin…
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Chapter 17: Death, Judgment, and Eternal Hope
Part V: The Final Destiny – Glory in Christ Overview: What Happens After We Die? The reality of death is a universal certainty, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and often-avoided topics. From a biblical perspective, death is not the end, but a transition into eternity. For the…
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Resurrection and Final Judgement (End Time)
Biblical Basis: A. The General Resurrection of the Dead Fulfilment Expectation: Academic References: B. The Final Judgement and Divine Justice Fulfilment Expectation: Academic References: C. Heaven, Hell, and the New Creation Fulfilment Expectation: Academic References: D. Contemporary Views and Misunderstandings Fulfilment Context: Academic References: Conclusion for Section 11 The final…