Overview
Scripture teaches that death is not permanent for those in Christ. Jesus Christ rose bodily from the grave on the third day, defeating sin and death. All believers will likewise be resurrected to eternal life, while unbelievers face resurrection to judgment.
Key Scriptures
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die'" (John 11:25, NIV).
"But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Corinthians 15:20, NIV).
"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first" (1 Thessalonians 4:16, NIV).
Application
Trust in Christ's resurrection as the guarantee of your own future bodily resurrection and eternal hope with God.