1 Corinthians 15:49 Meaning and Explanation
“And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.”
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What Does 1 Corinthians 15:49 Mean?
Paul gathers the comparison into a promise. We have borne the image of the earthy man, Adam, in our mortal frame. We shall also bear the image of the heavenly One, Christ, in the resurrection. The likeness we now carry will give way to a greater one.
To bear Christ's image is the goal of the whole journey. What began in dust will end in glory, conformed to the risen Lord. For the reader, this is among the brightest hopes in Scripture. The same humanity that now reflects Adam will one day reflect Christ himself. We shall be made like him, bearing his heavenly image forever.
1 Corinthians 15:49 in the Original Language
eikon (εἰκών), 'image' -- a likeness or representation faithfully borne.
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What does 1 Corinthians 15:49 mean?
As we have borne the earthy man's image, we shall also bear the heavenly man's image.