Living in the Light of Eternity Apostles’ Creed Series – Final Message
Living in the Light of Eternity Apostles’ Creed Series – Final Message
This week we wrapped up our Apostles’ Creed series — a journey through the Bible using this ancient confession as our lens. The Apostles’ Creed, dating back to around A.D. 130, is one of the earliest and clearest summaries of Christian belief. It reminds us of the foundations the apostles taught, and it’s been guiding Christians for nearly two thousand years.
We ended with the final line of the Creed:
These words answer two of life’s biggest questions:
Everyone Will Be Resurrected
Jesus makes it clear in John 5:28–29:
“An hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear His voice and come out — those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.”
Resurrection is not just for believers — everyone will be raised, either to eternal glory or eternal judgment. What we do in this life truly matters. Our bodies matter, too. God created us with bodies and will redeem them, giving us resurrected, glorified bodies that will never decay.
Why the Resurrection Is Essential
The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:17–19 that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is useless, and we are still in our sins. Without the resurrection, there’s no victory over sin or death — the final enemy. But because Jesus rose, death has lost its sting (1 Corinthians 15:54–57).
Romans reminds us the wages of sin is death, but Christ has defeated both sin and death. That’s why believing in the resurrection isn’t just important — it’s at the core of our faith.
Biblical Hope vs. Wishful Thinking
When we say “hope” today, we often mean wishful thinking — like hoping your favorite team wins the championship. Biblical hope is entirely different. It’s a confident expectation of something God has promised that hasn’t happened yet.
We have this hope because God has already kept every promise He made in the past — especially in sending Jesus, just as the prophets foretold. His faithfulness in the past assures us He will fulfill His promises for the future.
Our Resurrected Bodies
Scripture gives us glimpses of what our new bodies will be like (1 Corinthians 15:51–53):
While some details are mysterious (Will we eat? Will we recognize each other? What age will we appear to be?), the main truth is certain: our new bodies will be perfect for eternal life with God.
Eternal Glory
Revelation 21 paints a breathtaking picture of eternity:
Gold streets, jewel-covered walls, and the radiant presence of God Himself. It’s a vision designed to spark our imagination and fill us with eager longing.
If you belong to Christ, this world — with all its imperfections — is as close to hell as you’ll ever get. If you don’t know Him, sadly, this life is as close to heaven as you’ll ever see.
Living for Eternity Now
Understanding eternity changes how we live today. We can hold loosely to earthly pleasures because we know greater joy is coming. We can serve others, share the gospel, and pursue God’s calling with urgency because our hope is secure.
Eternal life isn’t just about what happens after we die — it’s about living now with eternity in view.
So, do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? If not, I’d love to talk with you about Him. Because the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting aren’t just lines in a creed — they’re the future reality God promises to all who belong to Him.
This week we wrapped up our Apostles’ Creed series — a journey through the Bible using this ancient confession as our lens. The Apostles’ Creed, dating back to around A.D. 130, is one of the earliest and clearest summaries of Christian belief. It reminds us of the foundations the apostles taught, and it’s been guiding Christians for nearly two thousand years.
We ended with the final line of the Creed:
“I believe in the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.”
These words answer two of life’s biggest questions:
- Where are we going?
- Does it all matter?
Everyone Will Be Resurrected
Jesus makes it clear in John 5:28–29:
“An hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear His voice and come out — those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.”
Resurrection is not just for believers — everyone will be raised, either to eternal glory or eternal judgment. What we do in this life truly matters. Our bodies matter, too. God created us with bodies and will redeem them, giving us resurrected, glorified bodies that will never decay.
Why the Resurrection Is Essential
The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:17–19 that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is useless, and we are still in our sins. Without the resurrection, there’s no victory over sin or death — the final enemy. But because Jesus rose, death has lost its sting (1 Corinthians 15:54–57).
Romans reminds us the wages of sin is death, but Christ has defeated both sin and death. That’s why believing in the resurrection isn’t just important — it’s at the core of our faith.
Biblical Hope vs. Wishful Thinking
When we say “hope” today, we often mean wishful thinking — like hoping your favorite team wins the championship. Biblical hope is entirely different. It’s a confident expectation of something God has promised that hasn’t happened yet.
We have this hope because God has already kept every promise He made in the past — especially in sending Jesus, just as the prophets foretold. His faithfulness in the past assures us He will fulfill His promises for the future.
Our Resurrected Bodies
Scripture gives us glimpses of what our new bodies will be like (1 Corinthians 15:51–53):
- They will be imperishable and immortal.
- They will be like Christ’s resurrected body — physical yet glorified.
- All effects of sin, brokenness, and decay will be gone.
While some details are mysterious (Will we eat? Will we recognize each other? What age will we appear to be?), the main truth is certain: our new bodies will be perfect for eternal life with God.
Eternal Glory
Revelation 21 paints a breathtaking picture of eternity:
A new heaven and new earth… a holy city prepared like a bride… no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain… the dwelling place of God with His people.
Gold streets, jewel-covered walls, and the radiant presence of God Himself. It’s a vision designed to spark our imagination and fill us with eager longing.
If you belong to Christ, this world — with all its imperfections — is as close to hell as you’ll ever get. If you don’t know Him, sadly, this life is as close to heaven as you’ll ever see.
Living for Eternity Now
Understanding eternity changes how we live today. We can hold loosely to earthly pleasures because we know greater joy is coming. We can serve others, share the gospel, and pursue God’s calling with urgency because our hope is secure.
Eternal life isn’t just about what happens after we die — it’s about living now with eternity in view.
So, do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? If not, I’d love to talk with you about Him. Because the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting aren’t just lines in a creed — they’re the future reality God promises to all who belong to Him.
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