Bible Verse of The Day – 8-9-24

1 Corinthians 15:51 (NKJV) 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed…

Today, we will examine a mystery; a hidden truth!

As Paul penned these words to the Corinthian believers, he was sharing a divine revelation with them.

He wanted them to understand the depth and true meaning of the foundation their faith in Christ was built on, beyond the precious gift of redemption (the washing of their sins).

As the apostles grew in their own faith, God began to give them understanding in much deeper things that they shared with the other believers.

They gained this understanding not from man or human intellect, but only by the Holy Spirit.

The “hidden truth” that Paul referenced was “hidden” (withheld) in the Old Covenant. But it was now being revealed to the children of God as part of the New Covenant.

Exactly what was this mystery?

It was the resurrection of believers, just as Jesus Himself had been raised from the dead. He stated that it would happen “in the twinkling of an eye” (in an instant).

1 Corinthians 15:52 (NKJV) 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

You see, without the resurrection there would be no life after death; no hope of spending eternity in God’s presence. We would live, and then we would be laid to rest forever.

But in God’s great mercy, He made a way through Jesus!

And death has been forever defeated, not just for Jesus, but for you and me also!

No longer does death have a grip on us. It was dealt a fatal blow when Jesus arose and walked out of that grave. Death has been defeated for eternity.

Take heart brothers and sisters in Christ! These present trials are momentary and light when compared to our eternal presence with God.

Let this mystery that has been revealed to us give us incredible hope and joy as we look toward eternity where death is no longer.

Amen!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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