What is it to "attain" to the resurrection? For a Christian today, the resurrection must represent, among other things, perfect conformity to the image of Christ, complete putting off of sin and putting on righteousness, victory over death, and certainly, entry into the very gates of heaven to live for eternity in the presence of God. But what about in this life? What is it to "attain" to the resurrection today? Let me suggest that the idea of attaining to the resurrection is another way of calling those who have been saved by the blood of the Lord Jesus to follow Him in His life, in His death, and in His resurrection. |
