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I. THE GREAT CHANGE.

1. Its nature.

(1)  The resurrection of the dead.

(2)  The transformation of the living.

2. When and how effected.

(1)  At the last trump.

(2)  In a moment.

(3)  By the power of God.

3. Its absolute certainty.

II. THE TRIUMPH.

1. Death swallowed up in victory.

2. Hence the exultation of the redeemed over death and the grave.

III. THE MEANS OF PARTICIPATION IN IT. The victory is —

1. The free gift of grace.

2. Through Christ.

3. By the destruction of sin.

IV. THE PRACTICAL LESSON,

1. Steadfastness.

2. Abundant toil.

3. Confident hope.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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

WEB: Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood can't inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.