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1 Corinthians

DAY 28 OF 30

Paul addresses two arguments from the opponents of the resurrection: How are the dead raised and with what kind of body do they come? Paul takes these questions seriously—but he also makes it clear that behind them often lies a fundamental doubt.

He answers with a comparison from nature: A seed must die before something new can grow from it. So it will be with our bodies. The new resurrection body will not simply be a repetition of the old, but will be transformed—the perishable will become imperishable, the weak will become powerful, the earthly will become heavenly.

This perspective changes everything. Paul describes it as a victory, declaring that death has been overcome and defeated.

This is not cheap comfort, but the very center of our faith. Jesus has conquered death. And because He lives, we also will live—not just in some vague way, but with a new, glorious body in God’s presence.

For Reflection

What does it mean for me in my daily life that my life does not end in death?

How does this hope change my thinking about sickness, aging, or loss, and about the meaning of life?

About this Plan

1 Corinthians

Corinth was a major port city in ancient Greece—a center of commerce, religious diversity, and known for loose living. Precisely there, a young church was growing, learning to live out their faith in a secular environment. Many issues they faced remain relevant today. In this reading plan, you'll see how Paul addresses the early believers’ challenges and shows what it means to live as a church, strengthen one another, and use the Spirit’s gifts. It’s about genuine love, handling conflict, the power of the resurrection, and how faith in Christ can transform everyday life.

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