The view of the resurrection in Colossians and Ephesians differs with that of Paul as found in Romans and the Corinthian correspondence. Pick a side and argue it, using as many specific examples from the text as possible. Keep in mind that the most persuasive arguments anticipate (and answer) counterarguments.

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The Answer is On the affirmative side, in the Corinthian correspondence, Paul argued vehemently that although Christians had died with Christ through baptism, they had not yet been raised with him. Colossians, on the other hand, makes the opposite argument: believers have both died with Christ and been raised with him. Similarly, Ephesians suggests that the believer has already been raised with Christ. On the negative side, it is unclear that the concept of being "seated in heavenly places" as in Colossians is really the same as believing the full glorification of the resurrection has taken place. Moreover, had Paul previously taught something resembling what appears in Colossians and Ephesians in Corinth, it would help account for why he has to correct misunderstandings about the resurrection with that church later.

The View of the Resurrection in Colossians and Ephesians Differs