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what happens afterwards? Arriving back in visible human form is one thing. What will Jesus do when he comes? And what will we do? Will the party start straight away? Will there be a big queue? Can you get your tickets online?

One crucial thing will need to happen before the party: our mortal human bodies will need to be changed into immortal, imperishable bodies. That's the ticket. No entry to the party without suitable bodies. Which can be obtained from?

Only from Jesus. In advance. No sales possible on the day. Have to book in advance. Those who will get new bodies are those who already have new hearts. Who have been through a second birth - born by the Spirit of God into God's family. Already raised from spiritual death by believing the gospel of Jesus. Already given the guarantee of entry to the party in the person of the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus.

Once you have the guarantee of the ticket in advance, you would want to be present. At the head of the queue, eager to join the party. And in the meantime, probably talking a lot about it.

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