This week on Resident Strangers Steve and Rich are continuing their discussion on the future bodily resurrection. Everything about the future bodily resurrection has to do with the resurrection of Jesus. Rich points out that Paul really frames this as something to bring believers hope. What exactly does it mean that bodies will be raised and restored? Paul again focuses on it being a spiritual body and not necessarily a physical body. Steve and Rich talk about how it appears in scripture that the bodies will be different from what we know now. Sarah asks about cremation and if that affects anything about this future resurrection. Rich and Steve quickly share their thoughts though they have slightly differing opinions on this. There may need to be a separate episode on that topic alone! All in all, a believer should look forward to the redemption of the body. There will be no sin and no temptation as all will be made new. The conversation turns to the idea of rewards that will be received in heaven. All who believe in Christ will appear at the Bema Seat of Christ. This is where rewards will be given based on what was done to build the Kingdom. This is another reason why living for Jesus today matters so greatly. 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Corinthians 3:13-14 and Romans 14:10,12 all point to this judgement seat of Christ. How does justification received from faith fit into this? To clarify this does not have to do with salvation but rather it is an opportunity to live for Christ and serve Him well. This is an episode you'll want to take notes on!

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