First resurrection

Yes, ultimately, our hope is in Christ. He is the object of hope, but there are concrete and certain things that entail from this hope including the rapture (regardless of when you think it will occur) and the physical resurrection.

Our hope in Christ MUST result in something greater than what we have in Christ now. Otherwise Paul would not say "If in this life only we have hope in Christ Jesus we are of all men most miserable". And though Christ is a present reality for the believer there is a greater reality to come. That is why Jesus promised that he would return.

 

Fair enough. On the other hand, if you learned a certain theological position and it was based on a number of scriptures including I Cor 15, why would you completely change your position without seeing how the I Cor 15 passage fits into it or if it even agrees with it. I can understand coming to the point that you are unsure of a position, but I can't see how you can justify a completely new position without first going through the relevant texts.

 

Please don't misunderstand. I am more sure of myself - that passage included - than I am sure how to use precise language. I don't necessarily feel that I am just among friends. Words here tend to be pounced on. I feel a greater need to be absolutely accurate in what I state.

 

I believe it speaks of spiritual resurrection, with the promise of the glorified body to come on the last day

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