What does 1 Corinthians 15:49 mean?

1 Corinthians 15:49 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 15:49 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

48As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

49And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,

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