Messages by Desiring God This Body Must Be Raised: Four Reasons for Your Resurrection
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Feb 7, 2026 A sermon exploring why bodily resurrection is necessary. It highlights Jesus’ glorified body and the promise that believers will be made like him. It links resurrection to steadfast, abundant service and to eternal purpose and reward. It frames creation’s hope in our future likeness and urges living with resurrection hope.
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Live With Resurrection-Driven Urgency
- Since you will be raised, live purposefully and do abundant work for the Lord now.
- Be steadfast and immovable while filling your life with the work God has given you.
Preaching Resurrection At Funerals
- John Piper says he has recited 1 Corinthians 15:51–58 over dozens of graves in 45 years.
- He prefers preaching at funerals because mourners listen for words about future hope.
God's 'Must' Explains Bodily Resurrection
- The resurrection 'must' because it is God's divine necessity, not man's or the devil's.
- Jesus retains a bodily form in heaven because it is fitting given his sacrificial representation and advocacy.
