New Bodies For a New Heaven and New Earth (1 Corinthians 15:35-49) | Imperfect Series (K)

If we have received the forgiveness that has come through Christ death on the cross one day, we will also receive a new and imperishable body like Jesus did at his resurrection. The hope of the Christian is not a disembodied existence in the clouds, instead is a new, imperishable, physical body enjoying eternity with God in a new heaven and new earth.

Sermon Notes:

• We are called to believe the tangible reality of Jesus and the resurrection. (vs. 35-36)
• Resurrection means we don’t hate our bodies. (vs. 37-41)
• Resurrection means we don’t worship our bodies. (vs. 42-48)
• When we get worship wrong, it leads to hate. But when we get worship right, it leads to love.
• The true power of the resurrection is renewal. (vs. 49)     
• Practicing the way of renewal starts now.
• Five ways to use our bodies to engage our hearts for worship: 

1. 1. Kneeling in Prayer
   2. Raising Hands in Worship
   3. Fasting
   4. The Lord’s Supper
   5. Baptism