Resurrection Is Both Now and Not Yet

In this episode of Let’s Talk: Truth in Love, we dive into the heart of the Christian faith—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—and what it truly means for us today. At Easter we celebrate, “He is risen!” But resurrection is not just a past event… and it’s not only a future hope. It is both now and not yet.The Apostle Paul makes it clear in 1 Corinthians 15 that without the resurrection, our faith would be empty. But Jesus didn’t just rise from the dead—He rose into a new kind of life, one that is eternal, powerful, and victorious over sin and death. After His resurrection, He appeared to many witnesses—first to the women, then to the apostles, and even to hundreds more—forever changing the course of history.Yet there is no resurrection without the cross. Jesus, the Son of God, humbled Himself, took on human flesh, and died for our sins. Through His resurrection, He defeated death and reclaimed all authority in heaven and on earth. As Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25).But what does that mean for us? Scripture teaches that resurrection is not only something we will experience in the future—it has already begun. Before Christ, we were spiritually dead. But through faith in Him and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are made alive now—born again, new creations, children of God. This is a real and present transformation—a spiritual resurrection from death to life.And still, there is more to come. The fullness of resurrection is not yet complete. One day, we will be fully transformed—free from pain, sin, and death—living in a new heaven and a new earth with God forever. As Scripture promises, “We shall be like Him.”Understanding both the “now” and the “not yet” changes everything. It gives us hope for today and certainty for eternity.Looking for more? Dive deeper into the truth in love with these three insightful books:• Moon in the Darkness• Be with Jesus, Be like Jesus, Be for Jesus• Christ in Us is the Hope of GloryThese books are available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats. To learn more, visit:👉 www.friendsofthekingministries.orgGod bless, and we look forward to having you join us for the next episode!