It ' s like a seed in a flower . The flower is not the seed but out of the seed comes the flower . What is left behind in the grave is a seed — even if our bodies are blown to pieces — even if they ' re cremated . Christ will do this amazing transformation in an instant — where the people who have died will meet up with their souls in a brand new body — wham — a brand new resurrection body . That ' s incredible — that ' s what the Bible says .
Maranatha ( p . 64 )
In the early days just after Christ arose and formed His Church , the members were so fired up that they would greet each other with the word " Maranatha ". You would turn to your friend and say " Maranatha ". And they would say " Maranatha " back . Maranatha means " the Lord comes quickly ". Come quickly , Lord Jesus — Maranatha . We can encourage each other with that thought — Christ is coming soon .
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