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94. “With what body do they come?”

22nd September 2000 by Arthur Eedle

Concerning resurrection, those who ask the above question receive a curt rejoinder from Paul, “Thou fool!” (1 Cor.15:36) However, it is instructive to follow through the Pauline sequence at this juncture. Significant truth is revealed, and seldom appreciated in its fullness. These are his words.

“That which you sow is not made alive unless it die, and that which you sow, you sow not the body that shall be but naked grain, it may chance of wheat or some other variety; but God gives it a body as He has purposed, and to each of the seeds its own body. [Now he changes the symbolism.] Not all flesh is the same flesh, there is one kind of the flesh of men, another of beasts, another of fish, and another of birds. [And yet again he changes the symbolism.]  Also, there are heavenly bodies, and earthly bodies, and the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. There is one glory of the Sun, another glory of the Moon, and another glory of the Stars, and Star differs from Star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead.”

One can read these words again and again and yet fail to appreciate the essence of what Paul is driving at. He has “mixed his metaphors”, yes, but the truth is still apparent. To put it in a nutshell – there are two distinct orders of resurrection, earthly, andheavenly. Both are  “glorious”.

The second fact that calls for our attention is the subdivision of these two orders. EARTHLY RESURRECTION – a fourfold division, “man, beast, fish, and bird.” HEAVENLY RESURRECTION – a threefold division, “Sun, Moon and Stars.” Hence there are in total SEVEN DISTINCT SUB-ORDERS OF RESURRECTION. This is seldom taught, and little understood. Most people, when asked about this passage, would respond in terms of just ONE resurrection, where God’s children are transported from earth to heaven, there to be with Christ for ever more. This simplistic concept could not be further from the truth, and it is necessary to be “brought down to earth with a jolt” to rethink the whole issue of resurrection.

The Pauline symbols, (man, beast, fish, bird, Sun, Moon, Stars)  should not be analysed definitively, but appreciated apart from the symbolism. Paul was not saying that some people would become birds or fishes in resurrection, nor yet actual stars! Each sub-order is glorious in itself, but differing in glory from the rest. Furthermore, there is a wide difference between earthly orders and heavenly orders. Paul’s choice of symbols is sufficient to reinforce this distinction.

Once the whole concept is stated and given deeper consideration, it brings enlightenment to other parts of Scripture that have hitherto been puzzling. Take for example the Master’s words to the Sadducees in Luke 20. He said, “Those who are accounted worthy of resurrection will be equal to the angels.” This unlocks the symbolism of “Sun, Moon, and Stars”, the realm of the angels, the “heavenly” order of resurrection. Some therefore will be “caught up to God and His throne” like the manchild of Rev.12.

Paul himself (in Phil 3) speaks about the necessity of striving for “the high calling of God”, rather than tacitly assuming that everyone will suddenly be whisked away to heaven. “If we suffer with Him, we shall also reign with Him” comes also from the pen of Paul. But he warns, “if we deny Him [the suffering], He will also deny us [the reign.]”

In respect of the parables of talents and pounds, we are told that the “overcomers” will be placed in charge of varying numbers of cities. This also relates to heavenly rulership. The 12 disciples, who said, “We have left everything and followedYou. What shall we get?” were told, “In the regeneration . . . you shall sit upon 12 thrones judging [i.e. ruling] the 12 tribes ofIsrael.” A heavenly-based task, yes, but the out-working of which is upon the earth.

The symbols of the Sun, Moon, and Stars are found again in Revelation 12. The woman is clothed with the Sun, has the Moon beneath her feet, and is crowned by a tiara of 12 stars. The chapter goes on to explain that the Manchild (who shall rule all nations with a rod of iron) is the Sun, the woman is the Moon, and the “rest of her seed” are the Stars.

Paul uses this symbol in 1 Cor.3 where he speaks of Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones. The Gold is the figure of the Sun, the 1st phase, Silver is the symbol of the Moon, the 2nd phase, and the Precious Stones are the Stars, the 3rd phase, and “star differs from star in glory.” Those who only achieve wood, hay and stubble in their building are disallowed in the heavenly orders, and partake of the earthly resurrection.

Jesus referred to the three phases when He spoke in parable of the woman who put the yeast into “three measures of meal” until all was leavened. God’s work within His people is here likened to the yeast, which is allowed to continue until the process of preparation is complete.

Daniel was given a vision of a beast with “three ribs in its mouth”, the word “rib” being the Chaldee equivalent of the Hebrew word for rib, the one taken from Adam to form Eve. Hence the three phases of the elect church, the “Second Eve,” the “Bride of Christ”,  endure much suffering under the Satanic beasts. No doubt there are other hidden allusions in the Bible to all these things for those who enjoy searching.

However, not all aspire to these higher realms save those who are “called, chosen, and faithful.” Not all reach the position of the “overcomers” mentioned by our Lord in the seven letters of Revelation. However, they are saved by the blood of the Lamb, and will receive a glorious resurrection into an earthly body like that of Adam and Eve before the fall.

The four earthly orders of resurrection are found hidden in Isaiah 60, once the Pauline clue is understood from 1st Corinthians. The chapter opens with the “manifestation of the sons of God”, whose light shines in the surrounding darkness. The result is a voluminous conversion of peoples, set out in figurative language, as follows –
1. Sons and daughters. (Man)
2. The abundance of the sea. (Fish)
3. Camels, flocks and rams. (Beasts)
4. Doves. (Birds)
Once God has obtained His chosen company of faithful, from all nations, and from all time, He begins to reach out to “the residue of men”. The Gospel is not just for the benefit of the remnant of faithful souls, but ultimately for all mankind, even those who have been “passed by” over the centuries, never having had the opportunity of knowing about Jesus and His love. This is the greater, more expansive aspect of God’s work, in which Jesus will be glorified. The Man of Agony at Calvary, the Son of Man who “endured the cross” will gradually lead the hosts of mankind in triumph as they turn to Him.  The “joy that was set before Him” enabled our Lord to suffer on behalf of all, that all may ultimately be saved. His Father will rejoice. The cross was not in vain. There is no disappointment in heaven. Ultimately “every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father,” not by coercion, but by glad surrender and submission.

As that tower of human energy, the singer Al Jolson, used to say, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” The Millennial glories are still beyond the wildest imagination of God’s saints. And the time is near!

But here is a word of warning before we finish – let no one pre-judge this issue in respect of their own position in the future government of this world.  Although it is right and proper to “strive for masteries”, the final outcome must remain with the Lord.Humility demands that we take the lowest seats at the “Marriage Supper”, and allow the Bridegroom to say “Come up higher” if in His estimation He considers our “worthiness” justifies it.

 

Filed Under: The Wayside Pulpit Tagged With: Resurrection and the Change

About Arthur Eedle

Arthur was born in 1931, and became a Christian in 1948. At London University he gained a 2nd honours degree in Physics. He went on to get a Teaching Diploma, and throughout his career life taught physics in England, Kenya, and Hong Kong. Coupled with his love of science, he was a keen student of Greek and Hebrew, and gave many lectures on Biblical subjects. Read more

The Wayside Pulpit

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2. Rave Music

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3. “I know you”

13th June 1999 By Arthur Eedle

4. God of all men

15th June 1999 By Arthur Eedle

5. Truth and Error

21st June 1999 By Arthur Eedle

6. Ruth Prince

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7. Talking Trees

3rd July 1999 By Arthur Eedle

8. Dangers of rock music

6th July 1999 By Arthur Eedle

9. True Worship

9th July 1999 By Arthur Eedle

10. A wonderful building

11th July 1999 By Arthur Eedle

11. Traits of the self-life

15th July 1999 By Arthur Eedle

12. 100 Pianos

28th July 1999 By Arthur Eedle

13. “Much more” & “No more”

5th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

14. Evangelism and the second advent

8th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

15. Tribute to Ron Wyatt

10th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

16. The opening of the Kansas Senate in the USA

12th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

17. The face of feminism

14th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

18. The second coming of Elijah

19th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

19. Mellowing with age

21st August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

20. The rationality of the Christian faith

24th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

21. The first and the lost

28th August 1999 By Arthur Eedle

22. The coming of the Lord

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23. “I am coming tomorrow!”

4th September 1999 By Arthur Eedle

24. Living stones for a spiritual temple

7th September 1999 By Arthur Eedle

25. Rosh Hashana – the feast of trumpets

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26. A Tribute to the Rock-Badger’s Family

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27. The Cursed Fig Tree

17th September 1999 By Arthur Eedle

28. “Tell me the old, old story”

19th September 1999 By Arthur Eedle

29. A Sovereign Work

22nd September 1999 By Arthur Eedle

30. Today is the Secret of Tomorrow

24th September 1999 By Arthur Eedle

31. Neatly Packaged Boxes and Illuminated Signposts

1st October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

32. “In danger of hell fire”

3rd October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

33. The Silent Witness

5th October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

34. The Lesson of Amos

8th October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

35. The Great Tribulation

11th October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

36. “Until”

14th October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

37. The Unnerving Power of Tradition

18th October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

37a. The Explorer

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38. The Dart Family

22nd October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

39. “Nothing new under the Sun”

31st October 1999 By Arthur Eedle

40. “When the Stars begin to fall”

1st November 1999 By Arthur Eedle

41. The Coming of the Christ

3rd November 1999 By Arthur Eedle

42. “Like unto Moses.”

6th November 1999 By Arthur Eedle

43. “Sweet Revenge!”

7th November 1999 By Arthur Eedle

44. The Second Coming

14th November 1999 By Arthur Eedle

45. Forgiveness & Punishment

23rd November 1999 By Arthur Eedle

47. The Pattern and Purpose of the Cherubim

2nd December 1999 By Arthur Eedle

48. The Unforgivable Sin

4th December 1999 By Arthur Eedle

49. Japhah, the Beautiful One

5th December 1999 By Arthur Eedle

50. Resurrection by Judgement

11th December 1999 By Arthur Eedle

51. “The Saviour of Mankind”

17th December 1999 By Arthur Eedle

52. “Bad Associations corrupt Good Customs”

29th December 1999 By Arthur Eedle

53. Fingerprints and Irises

2nd January 2000 By Arthur Eedle

54. Cats, Dogs and Philodendrons

4th January 2000 By Arthur Eedle

55. The Second Eve

15th January 2000 By Arthur Eedle

56. The Illuminati

22nd January 2000 By Arthur Eedle

57. The Dark Day of May 19th 1780

24th January 2000 By Arthur Eedle

58. Hidden Significances

26th January 2000 By Arthur Eedle

59. “Before”

5th February 2000 By Arthur Eedle

60. When “shall” becomes “will”

10th February 2000 By Arthur Eedle

61. The Death of the Husband

13th February 2000 By Arthur Eedle

63. St. Paul the Abortion

25th February 2000 By Arthur Eedle

64. The Moral Dilemma

27th February 2000 By Arthur Eedle

65. The Moral Dilemma. A Personal Answer

1st March 2000 By Arthur Eedle

66. The Moral Dilemma. A Second Answer

4th March 2000 By Arthur Eedle

67. The Joy of our Salvation

11th March 2000 By Arthur Eedle

68. The love of God

16th March 2000 By Arthur Eedle

69. The Windows of the Soul

28th March 2000 By Arthur Eedle

70. Vision & Prophecy

2nd April 2000 By Arthur Eedle

71. Confusion

12th April 2000 By Arthur Eedle

72. Creation’s Vanity

18th April 2000 By Arthur Eedle

73. “Friend, move up higher!”

2nd May 2000 By Arthur Eedle

74. The Last Generation

25th May 2000 By Arthur Eedle

75. The House of the Soul

29th May 2000 By Arthur Eedle

76. The Opening of the Sheath

1st June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

77. Possession

2nd June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

78. Ancestral Bondage

5th June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

79. The State of the Dead

7th June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

80. Professor William Barclay

10th June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

81. The Unacceptable Face of Universalism

12th June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

82. No Escape from the Fire

21st June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

83. My Help

22nd June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

84. Our Stories

27th June 2000 By Arthur Eedle

85. Filling up that which is lacking

9th July 2000 By Arthur Eedle

86. Road Rage

15th July 2000 By Arthur Eedle

87. Immanuel

19th July 2000 By Arthur Eedle

88. Daughters of Thunder

27th July 2000 By Arthur Eedle

89. Casting off all Restraint

1st August 2000 By Arthur Eedle

90. Food, glorious Food!

3rd August 2000 By Arthur Eedle

91. The Kindly Laws of the Old Testament

7th August 2000 By Arthur Eedle

92. Resurrection

2nd September 2000 By Arthur Eedle

93. More about Resurrection

15th September 2000 By Arthur Eedle

94. “With what body do they come?”

22nd September 2000 By Arthur Eedle

95. One Helluva Hole

9th October 2000 By Arthur Eedle

96. A Whale of a Tale

10th October 2000 By Arthur Eedle

97. The Hallelujah Chorus

11th October 2000 By Arthur Eedle

98. “It never even entered my mind.”

16th October 2000 By Arthur Eedle

99. A Passionate Plea for Truth

18th October 2000 By Arthur Eedle

100. Warfare in the Heavenlies

20th October 2000 By Arthur Eedle

101. “The Lamb and Flag”

27th October 2000 By Arthur Eedle

102. Souls of men

1st November 2000 By Arthur Eedle

103. Sacrifice

4th November 2000 By Arthur Eedle

106. For whom did Christ die?

16th December 2000 By Arthur Eedle

107. “I cannot tell . . . but this I know.”

18th December 2000 By Arthur Eedle

108. The Great Cloud of Witnesses

19th December 2000 By Arthur Eedle

109. The law of circularity

10th January 2001 By Arthur Eedle

110. James Relly & John Murray

13th January 2001 By Arthur Eedle

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  • Recognising the Hand of Judgment (33)
  • Resurrection and Change (16)
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  • The City of God (18)
  • The Millennial Octave (23)
  • The Restitution Times (22)
  • The Song of Solomon (6)
  • The Standard (19)
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