We Are More

When Jesus was nearing His death on the cross, He was interrogated by the Pharisees (Mark 3:6): “Then the Pharisees went out and immediately plotted with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him.” Despite being rivals, these groups united to oppose Jesus.

The Question of Life After Death

The concept of life after death has fascinated humans for centuries. In Matthew 22:23-28, the Sadducees ask Jesus about marriage in heaven, to which He responds by explaining the nature of resurrection and transformation into a new mode of bodily life. This emphasizes the newness of life available through faith in Christ.

The Sadducees' Question of Marriage in Heaven

In Matthew 22:23-28, the Sadducees, who denied resurrection, asked Jesus about a hypothetical scenario in which a woman married seven brothers. They wanted to know whose wife she would be in the afterlife. Jesus replied in verse 29, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God."

Jesus’ Response: Transformation in the Resurrection

Jesus explained that in the resurrection, people would not marry but would be like angels. He pointed to God’s declaration in Exodus 3 that He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—proving the existence of life after death. Jesus assures us that through His resurrection, we are given a new life free from earthly limitations.

Walking in Newness of Life

When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we experience the newness of life. Romans 6:4 says, "Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." The resurrection guarantees that no obstacle can hinder our spiritual growth.

Our True Home in Heaven

In conclusion, life after death is not an end but a new beginning. Our spiritual dimension is nurtured in Christ, and our true home is in Heaven. As Christians, we are called to live in this reality today, experiencing the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection in our lives.