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1 Corinthians 
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Day 213

"The last Adam became a life-giving spirit."

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:45

THE GLORY OF THE RESURRECTION

There is great glory to be found in the resurrection-body! Paul then went on to give to the Lord Jesus Christ the praise and glory He deserves!

“It is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory.
It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.
It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.
There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
And so it is written, ‘The first man Adam became a living being.’
The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.”
1 Corinthians 15:43-45

1. The human body before sin entered

a) When it was first made, it was designed to reflect the glory of God.
b) Thus man was described as man in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).

2. After sin entered into the world

a) Through Adam and Eve
b) Because of their sin

3. The human body after sin entered

The following features were observed:

a) There is dishonour.
b) There is weakness.
c) The natural body prevailed.
d) It is thus called “a natural body”.

4. The new body after resurrection

a) There is glory.
b) There is power.
c) The spiritual part of man will prevail.
d) It will be called “a spiritual body”.

5. “And so it is written”

a) This is a reference to the Scriptures.
b) God breathed upon the first man and he became a living being (Genesis 2:7).

6. “The last Adam”

a) This is a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ.
b) He is called “A life-giving spirit”.

The spiritual part of Him is what prevails. Thus, He is called “spirit” in this text!