Metaphysical meaning of resurrection (rw)
resurrection--The restoring of mind and body to their original, undying state. This is accomplished by the realization that God is Spirit and that God created man with power like that which He Himself possesses. When man realizes this, his mind and body automatically become immortal. "If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwelleth in you, he that raised up Christ Jesus from the dead shall give life also to your mortal bodies through his Spirit that dwelleth in you" (Rom. 8:11). The word resurrection also suggests that there has been a falling short of the divine standard; therefore, the necessity of being restored and revived. Through resurrection man becomes an inhabitant here and now of "a new heaven and a new earth" (Rev. 21:1).
Jesus was raised from the dead. He overcame death in the body. "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." Physical death is not necessary. "We all shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed" (I Cor. 15:21, 51).
The power of the resurrection is the Christ. "I am the resurrection, and the life" (John 11:25). This resurrection is not of the future, "but hath now been manifested by . . . our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light" (II Tim. 1:10).
Christ, absolute Principle, the God-idea man, is the true resurrecting power and life in each of us here and now. Jesus resurrected His body through the spiritual I AM dwelling in Him.
As in so many of the important Bible symbols, Charles Fillmore sees resurrection as an ongoing process, not a once-and-for-all accomplishment. The resurrection experience can be a daily one for any person who is seriously committed to Spirit. Each effort with the attention directed forward (Godward) produces a new resurrection experience, new energies, higher vibratory rate, better molecular connections, truer thoughts, purer emotions, happier attitudes. These are all symptoms of the resurrection experience which any person may have who is willing to follow the Truth.
Ed Rabel - Metaphysics 1, Spiritual Evolution, Resurrection
- Ed Rabel
The resurrection takes place in us every time we rise to Jesus' realization of the perpetual indwelling life that is connecting us with the Father. A new flood of life comes to all who open their minds and their bodies to the living word of God.
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Preceding Entry: restorative
Following Entry: revelation
