The Image of the Heavenly Man 🌌👑

Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:45–49

45 So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. 46 The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. 47 The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven. 48 As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the heavenly man, so also are those who are of heaven. 49 And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man.

Explanation: Paul teaches that just as we bore the image of Adam (earthly, weak, mortal) 🌍, we will also bear the image of the heavenly man — Jesus Christ ✨. Our destiny is not tied to the brokenness of this world but to the life and glory of the risen Savior. The resurrection isn't just survival after death — it’s complete victory and transformation!

Application: Right now, you carry traces of Adam — weakness, vulnerability, mortality. But your future is tied to Jesus! His strength, purity, and eternal life are your inheritance 🏆. You can live today with boldness and faith because you belong to the victorious second Adam.

Reflection: 1) 🔥 How does it feel to know your identity is rooted in Christ, not in your present weaknesses? 2) 🕊️ In what areas of your life do you need to embrace your identity as someone being made new? 3) 🌟 How can you live more like a citizen of heaven while still here on earth?