What does the Bible say about the resurrection?

The doctrine of the resurrection is foundational to Christian hope, as expressed in 1 Corinthians 15:51-53. It teaches that 'we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed' in the twinkling of an eye. This significant transformation indicates that both the dead in Christ will be raised with incorruptible bodies, and the living will be changed to be suited for eternity. The resurrection affirms God's power over death and the promise of eternal life for believers, which is a central theme in historic Reformed theology.