1 Corinthians 6:14
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.
1 Corinthians 6:14
Verse 14: “And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.” Paul anchors the Christian hope in the resurrection power of God. The Christian faith not only proclaims that Jesus rises but also that believers will share in that resurrection. This assertion counters cynicism about life in a world of suffering and moral confusion. The assertion that God will raise us “by his own power” emphasizes divine initiative and sovereignty in salvation and future glory. It also ties the present to the eschatological future: God’s power now guarantees what will be accomplished then.
The verse foregrounds the resurrection as the believer’s ultimate hope and the overarching narrative of God’s redemptive plan. It also reinforces the doctrine of inclusion in the risen Christ: what God has accomplished in Jesus will be completed in us through the Spirit’s work.
Live with hope and courage, knowing God’s power will sustain and transform you into eternal life. In times of trial, reflect on God’s future promise. It also calls Christians to pursue a life aligned with the future resurrection: live in truth, integrity, and a posture of worship, knowing the body is for the Lord.
Cross-References: Romans 8:11; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; John 11:25-26