We go through life, trying to make the most of it, while also knowing that some day life will end. Most people do not know or even consider what happens to them after death. Different philosophies and religions offer some description of the afterlife ranging from reincarnation to nothingness to another life working toward heaven to unresolved questions.
I Corinthians 15:42-44 says, “So it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body.” For the believer in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, these truths describe our life on earth and our future in eternity. Now our bodies are perishable, dishonorable, weak, and natural. When we are raised with Christ, we will be given resurrected bodies that are imperishable, glorified, powerful, and spiritual. This new body and the life that we will live together when we are gathered unto Christ in heaven is certain and secured by our loving and merciful Almighty God.
Reluctant Retiree 