The body and creation are not discarded
Orthodox hope is for bodily resurrection and creation renewed in God’s presence, not merely an escape of souls from matter.
Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 — Resurrection hope concerns transformed bodily life.
Primary sources
In his teaching on eternal life, Hopko writes:
Hopko connects hope in resurrection with creation made new.
When the Kingdom of God fills all creation, all things will be made new.
Passage context and translation
The account joins bodily resurrection with material creation renewed by God. It reports Hopko's teaching synthesis rather than mapping the physical mechanics of resurrection.
Before the excerpt
Context summary: The preceding paragraphs cite Isaiah and Revelation on new creation and divine dwelling.
After the excerpt
Context summary: The discussion addresses the interpretation of destruction-by-fire passages.