What does it mean for us to ‘be like the angels’ in Luke 20? | Psephizo

Understanding the Concept of 'Being like the Angels' in Luke 20

The lectionary reading for the Third before Advent in Year C is Luke 20.27–38. This passage recounts an exchange between Jesus and the Sadducees, who do not believe in bodily resurrection.

Jesus' answer gives insight into biblical anthropology, which is how the Bible views human bodily existence. This has contemporary applications.

For further discussion, video resources are available here for the gospel and here for the epistle.

Jesus' answer also gives! a window into some key aspects of biblical anthropology

Author's summary: Exploring Luke 20 and biblical anthropology.

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