Dr. Randall Smith on the Resurrection of the Dead

"The most common image of Jesus depicts Him on a cross.  Some portray Him as He was in death, hanging lifeless; others, more iconic, portray Him on the cross, yet risen, eyes open and arms outstretched, inviting all to come to Him.  Together these images attempt to capture the two-fold truth that Christ died and is risen.  Both affirmations have always been at the heart of the Christian creed.

"If, as St. Paul proclaims, 'Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep' (1 Cor 15:20), then we can understand something of what is in store for us by attending closely to what Christ has revealed in His death and resurrection.  One thing that should be clear right away is that the Christian promise of eternal life is not the same as the transhumanist goal of immortality.  It is not a promise that Christians will never die."

In a recent commentary, Dr. Randall Smith (professor of theology [Scanlan Foundation Endowed Chair in Theology] at the University of St. Thomas, Houston) reflected on some what Jesus' resurrection appearances reveal to us about our resurrected life.

To access Dr. Smith's complete post, please visit:

The Catholic Thing: Resurrection of the Dead (7 APR 21)

Background information:

University of St. Thomas: Faculty: Dr. Randall Smith

University of St. Thomas, Houston