What does the Bible say about the hope of resurrection?
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The Bible teaches that believers can rest in hope because Christ was raised from the dead, ensuring our resurrection too.
Psalm 16:9-10 expresses a profound hope anchored in the resurrection, as it states, 'my flesh also shall rest in hope, for thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.' This reflects the belief that Christ, in His death, rested in hope, and this hope is shared by all believers. The New Testament affirms this truth, particularly in 1 Corinthians 15, which underscores that Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin, death, and the grave. As He is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep, so too believers are assured of their resurrection, thereby allowing them to rest in confident hope.
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