And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (Romans 8:23 ESV)
New and Improved
Sins’ effects on our physical bodies comes both gradually, and at times suddenly. We usually call such decline the effects of age, or the result of our environment, or the result of bad decisions that we made at some point.
But the effects of age, the imperfections of our bodies, and our physical inabilities are nothing more nor less than the effects of Sin. Adam’s sin, Adam’s descendants’ sin, and our own sin. Sin has led to the groaning of creation, and the groaning of our bodies.
But the Resurrection will fix that.
Jesus’ Resurrected body was perfect, glorious, and amazing. And so will ours be. It’s not just a matter of walking through walls, or not ‘needing’ to eat, or even glowing in a halo-like way.
He was, and we will be perfect. Without any more sin. Without any more of sins’ effects.
That is what the redemption of our bodies means.
Because of the Resurrection, groaning will be finished!