Firstfruits: The Resurrection and the New Creation Lens
Scripture is that a new heavens and new earth is coming. God will raise the dead and bring about the renewal of all things. Many of the first-century Jews believed this promise and were waiting for this day. However, what they didn’t seem to expect is for the new creation to break out right in the middle of the present creation. That’s what happened on the Sunday morning when Jesus rose, the new creation began. Now that the new creation has arrived, it changes everything for those who believe it. (Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28)
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