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  THE HEAVENLY ONE AND THE HEAVENLY ONES 1 COR. 15:47-49
  by John Nelson Darby
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Summary: The sermon explains the difference between earthly and heavenly
Christians, and how we can manifest Christ in our lives.

Topics: "Transformation in Christ", "Heavenly Identity"
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:47

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John Nelson Darby expounds on 1 Corinthians 15:47-49, emphasizing the
distinction between the earthly nature of Adam and the heavenly nature
of Christ. He explains that just as we are born of Adam, we are also to
be transformed into the likeness of Christ, reflecting His glory and
character. Darby highlights that our current state in Christ allows us
to experience a heavenly existence, even while on earth, and that this
transformation characterizes a group of believers known as the
'perfect.' He encourages Christians to realize their identity in Christ
and to manifest His nature in their lives.

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(Words in Season, Vol. 4, 1890, page 103.)

I do not see any difficulty in 1 Cor. 15:47-49. Ek is the source, hence
characterises a thing in its nature. Ek pneumatos, e.g., so ex ouranon.
One man is earthy dust, the other from heaven. It is not apo, merely,
that He came thence. Then verse 48: as we are all what fallen Adam was,
so our place, as in Christ, is to be just like Christ; and as we have
carried this in manifestation as Adam's children, so we shall be
manifested just such as Christ Himself, as Man. It is the source, and so
character, nature, and constituted condition, and then manifested form.
Of course, we have to realise it now we are in Christ, sitting in
heavenly places in Him. As He is, so are we also, in this world.

This characterises a class of Christians the "perfect," as contrasted
with forgiven children of Adam. But the state of the affections is not
the subject here (1 Cor. 15), but to be in glory like Christ acts on
them now and here.

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