The three earliest letters of Paul combined present an in depth view of life after death and resurrection of Christ. This essay will aim to uncover texts of particular relevance through 1 Thessalonians 4 and 1 Corinthians 15. Paul titles his teachings “the gospel I preached you” (1 Corr 15:1), which is strong indication of the emphasis and passion he puts forth in issues of such particular nature. He is aware of his following within the community and understands that his teaching has a crucial influence on those who listen to him.
In regards to life after death, Paul is certain that an afterlife exists for believers of Jesus Christ. Paul argues in (1 Corr 15:12) that “if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?” In support of this argument, Paul mentions that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is legitimate and unquestionable without any doubt because hundreds at the time also …show more content…
To support this view, it is believed that Adam succeeded the first Adam of flesh, and 1 Corr 15:47-48 it says, “The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those who are of heaven.” In this verse, Paul points out the difference between the natural and spiritual bodies. God gave Adam breath for life and was made from the dust. Since then, every human carries the same characteristics. Just as Adam was the first of the human race, so Christ is the first of those who will be raised from the dead to eternal life. Due to Christ being the first one to return from dead to an eternal life, he is a spirit in a new existence that gives life. When believers of Christ are resurrected, God will transform their eternal bodies in attempts to create a body better suited to the eternal
In regards to life after death, Paul is certain that an afterlife exists for believers of Jesus Christ. Paul argues in (1 Corr 15:12) that “if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?” In support of this argument, Paul mentions that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is legitimate and unquestionable without any doubt because hundreds at the time also …show more content…
To support this view, it is believed that Adam succeeded the first Adam of flesh, and 1 Corr 15:47-48 it says, “The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those who are of heaven.” In this verse, Paul points out the difference between the natural and spiritual bodies. God gave Adam breath for life and was made from the dust. Since then, every human carries the same characteristics. Just as Adam was the first of the human race, so Christ is the first of those who will be raised from the dead to eternal life. Due to Christ being the first one to return from dead to an eternal life, he is a spirit in a new existence that gives life. When believers of Christ are resurrected, God will transform their eternal bodies in attempts to create a body better suited to the eternal