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NASB | 1 John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are [even here and] now children of God, and it is not yet made clear what we will be [after His coming]. We know that when He comes and is revealed, we will [as His children] be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is [in all His glory]. |
Bible Question:
Question a friend posed to me that had been brought up at a Bible study, and I'm stumped... What is the significance of us having actual bodies in heaven? I know Paul discusses resurrection vs earthly bodies in some detail in 1 Cor 15, and have also looked through Revelation, but yet to find anything concrete as to why we have a body in heaven. At this point my best answer is that I don't believe we will have a "body" exactly in the same sense as we know the word to mean on earth, but that still doesn't address the significance of it... any thoughts or especially relevant scriptures are appreciated! |
Bible Answer: I believe the best example that we can look at is the resurrected body of Christ. In reading the four gospels you will see different things about His resurrectd body. That He could walk through walls. That the disciples could see and touch Him. Also, you may look at the mount of transfiguration in which you will see Elijah and Moses and the Lord talking. They were recognizable. You ask what is the significance of a body in heaven. Well simply that we may recognize each other and have a relationship with one another. This is why we so look forward to heaven is to enjoy our relationship with Christ and the belivers of the bible and our own families who have already gone on. It gives us hope. A sure hope that those relationships that we once had on earth will be renewed when we get to heaven. To me that is the greatest significance; to see my Lord and my family. Sincerely, Val |