⛪✝️[Pawan Upadhyay Bible] The Resurrection [Gospel of Phillip,Chapter 7]⛪✝️
⛪✝️[Pawan Upadhyay Bible] The Resurrection [Gospel of Phillip,Chapter 7]⛪✝️
Special Notes :- Spirit of truth inside Lord Jesus Christ spoke and Due to this, Holy Jesus Christ received the horrific punishment of Crucifixion. There was the divine spiritual wisdom in the Holy Body of the Blessed Holy Lord Jesus the Nazarene Christ. Divine Spirit conquered the Body. Due to Divine Spirit, Jesus Christ performed many miracles. There was divine consciousness in the divine spirit of the Blessed Holy Lord Jesus Christ. Christ first awakened in divine consciousness in his uncreate Body by his miraculous birth.
The Divine Spirit Within the Blessed Lord Jesus Christ :-
The Spirit of Truth dwelt within our Lord Jesus Christ, and it was this very Spirit that bore witness to the world through Him. Because He carried this unshakable Truth, our Holy Jesus Christ accepted the most horrific punishment — the crucifixion — out of love and obedience to the divine will.
Within the Holy Body of the Blessed Lord Jesus the Nazarene Christ resided divine spiritual wisdom. This wisdom was not of the world, but of the eternal and heavenly realm. The Divine Spirit triumphed over the limitations of the physical body, and through this Spirit, Jesus Christ performed countless miracles — healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind, calming the storms, and even raising the dead.
The divine consciousness that filled the Spirit of Christ was pure, eternal, and uncreated. This divine awareness was not something acquired through worldly experience, but was present from the very beginning. The awakening of this divine consciousness first became manifest in His miraculous birth — the birth of the Son of God into the world through the Virgin Mary.
From His first breath to His last moment upon the cross, the Blessed Lord Jesus Christ lived in perfect union with the Divine Spirit. In Him, heaven touched earth, and the eternal light shone into the darkness, offering salvation to all who believe.
The Resurrection of Spirit Before the Resurrection of the Body :-
Resurrection is often understood only in terms of physical death and returning to life. Yet in the mystery of Christ, resurrection begins far deeper — within the soul. Before Jesus surrendered Himself to physical death on the cross, He had already entered the fullness of divine consciousness. This was the resurrection of the spirit — the complete awakening to His divine nature and mission in perfect union with the Father.
From His miraculous birth, the Spirit of God was upon Him, but this inner awakening revealed the fullness of who He was and why He came. In this spiritual resurrection, He walked in absolute harmony with the will of God, healed the broken, proclaimed truth without fear, and brought the Kingdom of Heaven into the midst of the world.
This order is no accident — spiritual resurrection precedes physical transformation. The body follows the spirit, not the other way around. For the believer, this means eternal life does not begin in the grave; it begins now, when the soul is awakened by the Spirit of God.
Physical death becomes only a doorway for those already alive in Christ. The real victory is won in the heart, when the soul rises from the tomb of ignorance, sin, and separation into the radiant life of divine truth.
Resurrection: Beyond Death and Life :-
When we think of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we often picture the empty tomb — the moment when our Lord rose from the dead in victory over death and the grave. Yet, the mystery of the Resurrection is deeper than the physical miracle of returning to life.
Before surrendering Himself to physical death on the cross, Christ first experienced the resurrection of the spirit — the awakening into divine consciousness. From His miraculous birth, the Blessed Lord Jesus Christ lived in perfect union with the Divine Spirit. This spiritual resurrection was not the result of earthly learning, but the revelation and fullness of God dwelling within Him.
In this divine awareness, He walked in complete harmony with the will of the Father, healing the broken, restoring hope, and revealing the Kingdom of God. This inner resurrection — the full awakening to God’s eternal truth — preceded His physical death and glorious resurrection on the third day.
For us, this offers a profound lesson: spiritual resurrection comes before physical transformation. The renewal of our spirit, the awakening of our hearts to God’s presence, is the true beginning of eternal life. Physical death is not the end for those whose spirit has already risen with Christ.
Thus, the Resurrection is not just an event in history — it is an ongoing invitation. We are called to awaken now, to rise in spirit through faith and divine consciousness, so that when our time comes, we too may share in the fullness of the life that never ends.
The True Meaning of Life and Death :-
In the light of Christ’s example, we see that life is far more than breathing air and walking upon the earth. One who is not spiritually awakened is not truly alive in the higher sense. Without the resurrection of the spirit — that inner awakening to God’s divine truth — a person may live out their years in the body yet never truly taste life as God intended it.
Jesus showed us that the essence of life is union with the Divine Spirit. This inner resurrection opens our eyes to the eternal reality, lifting us above the illusions of the world. Without it, physical death becomes a tragedy, for such a soul departs without having lived in the light of divine consciousness.
True death is not the moment when the heart stops beating — it is the separation of the soul from divine truth. It is to remain asleep to God’s presence, to walk in darkness while believing one is in the light. This is why Christ’s message calls us first to awaken within, to rise from the grave of spiritual ignorance into the glorious life of the Spirit.
Physical resurrection, as seen in Jesus’ rising from the tomb, is the outward sign of a greater reality: that life in its fullest sense is born from the Spirit. Those who awaken now to the presence of God within them are already tasting eternal life — a life that death itself cannot touch.
The Treasure Within the Earthen Vessel :-
God, in His infinite wisdom, has placed a divine treasure — the soul — within the fragile vessel of the human body. Outwardly, our bodies appear lowly, made of dust, subject to weakness, pain, and decay. Yet within this seemingly corruptible frame dwells something of immeasurable worth: the immortal soul, breathed into us by the Creator Himself.
The greatness of the soul is not measured by physical appearance or worldly strength. It is a spark of the divine, carrying the image and likeness of God. Though the body may appear ordinary, and life’s struggles may press us down, the soul’s light can shine with a glory far beyond what the eyes can see.
This is why the spiritual awakening — the resurrection of the spirit — is so essential. When the soul becomes fully conscious of its divine origin and purpose, it begins to radiate the beauty and power of God, even through the most humble and fragile human form.
Christ Himself revealed this mystery. The Eternal Word took on human flesh — a form that seemed lowly in the eyes of the world — and through it revealed the majesty of divine truth. The outer form did not diminish the inner glory; instead, the weakness of the vessel magnified the greatness of the treasure within.
We, too, carry this treasure. And when the divine light within is awakened, the world begins to see that what seemed insignificant is, in truth, a dwelling place of eternal beauty.
The Hidden Worth Within :-
Our body, being of the earth, may decay, weaken, and suffer the passage of time. It is subject to pain, sickness, and ultimately death. Yet within this fragile form lies something untouched by corruption — the soul, divine in origin and eternal in nature.
The real worth of a person is not measured by the strength of their body or the beauty of their outward appearance. The greatest treasure is hidden within, in the depths of the spirit where God’s image resides. The eyes of the world often overlook this truth, for the divine light of the soul is not always visible to human sight.
True knowledge — the awakening to divine truth — reveals this great contrast: the outer shell may be perishable, but the inner essence is imperishable. The body is the vessel; the soul is the treasure. This understanding brings peace in suffering and hope in the face of death, for we know that while the outer form fades, the inner life continues, radiant and unending.
In the life of Christ, we see this mystery perfectly revealed. His body was subject to pain, hunger, and the agony of the cross, yet within Him was the fullness of divine glory. And just as His body rose in triumph, so too shall the awakened soul rise into the eternal life prepared by God.
The Fear of Spiritual Exposure :-
From the beginning of time, humanity has feared being truly seen. In Scripture, when Adam and Eve became aware of their nakedness, they hid themselves — not merely because of their physical state, but because their inner truth had been exposed. To be spiritually “naked” is to stand without false identities, ego, or the coverings of worldly attachments. It is to be seen exactly as we are before God, without pretenses.
Many cling to the physical body — the “flesh” — as a source of comfort and security. They build their identity on appearance, possessions, and social standing. But beneath these coverings lies the soul, the true self, which cannot be hidden from the gaze of the Divine.
Spiritual exposure can be frightening because it strips away illusions. The masks we wear fall, and the light of truth reveals every hidden thought, desire, and intention. For those not yet awakened, this can feel like a loss of self — when in reality, it is the discovery of the self God created.
Christ calls us to let go of the false coverings and to stand unafraid in the presence of divine truth. In Him, we learn that being spiritually “naked” is not shameful, but liberating — for only when the false self dies can the true self live.
The Empty Shell Without the Spirit :-
Ironically, the very thing people cling to for comfort — the flesh — is what leaves them truly exposed. To depend on the body alone is to be spiritually naked: empty, vulnerable, and blind to the eternal. The body without the spirit is merely a shell, lacking the light and life that comes from God.
When we live for the flesh, we cover ourselves in illusions — beauty, strength, wealth, and status — thinking these will protect or define us. Yet all of these fade. When they are gone, what remains? Without the awakening of the spirit, a person stands before eternity without the true clothing of divine truth.
Spiritual life is the soul’s covering — the “robe of righteousness” spoken of in Scripture. It is what makes us whole, secure, and alive in the higher sense. To be clothed in the Spirit is to carry a beauty and strength that decay cannot touch.
Christ taught that “the flesh counts for nothing; the Spirit gives life.” The body is a temporary dwelling, but the soul is eternal. When the spirit within is alive, the body becomes more than a shell — it becomes a temple of God’s glory. Without that life, we are merely dust in motion, awaiting the wind.
Clothed in Spirit, Wisdom, and Light :-
Those who release their grip on worldly attachments, pride, and the illusions of ego are not left bare — they are, in truth, more clothed than ever before. To the eyes of the world, detachment may look like loss, but in the realm of the Spirit, it is gain beyond measure.
When the coverings of false identity fall away, the soul is robed in something far greater: the garments of spirit, wisdom, and light. These are not woven by human hands but are given by God to those who surrender to His truth. Such clothing cannot fade, tear, or be stolen; it belongs to eternity.
In detachment, the heart becomes light and free. No longer weighed down by the fear of loss or the hunger for praise, the soul rests in the divine fullness it was created to know. This is the paradox of the Kingdom — by letting go, we receive; by dying to the false self, we awaken to the true self in God.
Christ Himself walked this path. Though He had nowhere to lay His head, He was clothed in the glory of the Father. And He calls us to follow — to strip away the temporary so that we may be adorned with the eternal.
Only the Transformed Can Enter the Kingdom :-
The physical body, bound by the laws of time and decay, cannot enter the eternal realms of God. Flesh and blood belong to the earth, but the Kingdom of Heaven is a place of spirit, light, and incorruption. No matter how strong, beautiful, or healthy the body may be, it cannot carry us into the divine presence.
Only the transformed self — the soul that has been spiritually reborn and awakened — can partake in God’s Kingdom. This rebirth is not of the flesh, but of the Spirit. It is the inner resurrection, the awakening of divine consciousness within, that clothes us in the life of eternity.
Jesus taught, “Unless one is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” This is the transformation that makes us citizens of heaven while we still walk upon the earth. The spiritually awakened no longer live for the flesh, but for the Spirit, and thus carry within them the very life of the Kingdom they will one day fully enter.
When the body falls away, the awakened soul will not be left naked or homeless — it will be robed in glory, ready to stand in the presence of God.
What Enters Heaven :-
Our earthly coverings — ego, fear, and desire — will never pass through the gates of heaven. These are garments of the fallen nature, woven from pride, self-protection, and craving. They cling to us in this world, but they have no place in the presence of God. When the final day comes, such coverings will fall away like shadows at sunrise.
What will enter heaven is not the false self, but the true self remade in the image of Christ. It is the essence of Christ within us — His divine nature, His truth, and His life — that is eternal. This gift is given to us through the Word made flesh and the Spirit poured out like blood.
In His body, Jesus bore the fullness of God’s truth into the human story. In His blood, He poured out the Spirit of life, that we might be reborn from within. Those who receive Him are clothed not in the rags of ego, but in the robes of righteousness, prepared for the eternal feast.
In the end, it is Christ in us — His Spirit living, moving, and shaping our soul — that crosses into the Kingdom. The rest is left behind.
Eating and Drinking of Christ :-
When Jesus spoke of eating His flesh and drinking His blood, He was not speaking of the body in a purely physical sense. These words hold a deep spiritual meaning: to eat is to take in His teachings until they become part of us; to drink is to be filled with His Spirit, letting His life flow through our own.
To eat of Christ is to receive the Word — the truth that He embodied — and to make it our sustenance. It is to nourish the soul on His wisdom, His commands, and His example until our very being is shaped by His ways.
To drink of Christ is to open the heart to the Spirit He gives, allowing it to cleanse, refresh, and empower us from within. Just as the body cannot live without food and water, the soul cannot live without the Word and the Spirit of Christ.
Only through this deep internalization — the union of our spirit with His — can we have true, eternal life. It is not an outward ritual alone, but an inward transformation, where the essence of Christ becomes the very life-force of our soul. In this way, we live in Him, and He lives in us, forever.
The Flesh and Blood of Christ :-
In the mystery of Christ’s teaching, His “flesh” is more than the physical body — it is the Logos, the divine wisdom and Word of God made manifest. To partake of His flesh is to receive this eternal Word into our hearts, letting it transform our thoughts, actions, and very identity.
His “blood” is more than what flowed from the cross — it is the Holy Spirit, the life-giving presence of God poured out for humanity. To drink of His blood is to be filled with this Spirit, to be renewed, cleansed, and empowered from within.
Through the Logos, we are spiritually fed — nourished by divine truth that sustains the soul. Through the Spirit, we are cleansed and made alive, our inner being refreshed like a dry land revived by rain.
This is the deeper meaning behind Christ’s words: “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” The eternal life He offers is not a matter of the flesh alone, but of the Spirit and the Word working together to renew and transform us into His likeness.
Nourished, Sustained, and Clothed in Christ :-
Those who open their hearts to divine truth are like souls receiving living bread and water. The Word of God feeds them with wisdom, and the Spirit refreshes them with life. In Christ, they are spiritually nourished and sustained, never lacking what the soul truly needs.
But divine truth does more than feed — it clothes. Those who abide in Christ are robed in His righteousness, covered by His light, and sheltered in His love. No accusation can strip them, no darkness can overcome them, for their life is hidden with Christ in God.
In Him, they are protected from the emptiness of the world and made complete. They no longer wander in search of identity or meaning, for they have found both in the One who is the Truth. Christ is their bread, their wine, their covering, and their eternal home.
To receive Him is to be made whole — fed by His Word, filled with His Spirit, and clothed in His glory.
The Body as the Starting Place of Awakening :-
Even the claim that the body does not rise comes from within the flesh itself — the voice of earthly reasoning shaped by our physical experience. This reveals a deeper truth: physical life is the foundation from which spiritual awareness begins to grow.
Our journey toward God starts here, in the body. It is through our senses that we first encounter creation, through relationships that we learn love and forgiveness, and through the challenges of earthly life that we are invited to seek something higher. The body is not the end, but the vessel and the stage where the soul’s awakening begins.
While the flesh cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, it provides the soil in which the seed of divine truth can be planted. From this starting point, the Spirit calls us to rise beyond what is perishable and step into the eternal.
Thus, the body — though temporary — is sacred in its purpose. It is the place where heaven’s invitation is first heard, and where the journey toward spiritual resurrection takes its first breath.
The Arena of Awakening :-
Spiritual transformation is not reserved for some distant moment beyond death — it must happen here, in this life, within the context of our embodied experience. Earthly life is the arena of awakening, the place where the soul is tested, shaped, and called to rise into the likeness of Christ.
Our bodies, though temporary, provide the environment in which divine truth can be discovered and lived out. Here we encounter love and loss, joy and suffering, temptation and grace — each moment a spark that can awaken the spirit within us. The struggles of the flesh are not obstacles to awakening, but the very ground in which spiritual growth takes root.
This is why Christ entered into human life fully — walking, hungering, weeping, and suffering. He sanctified the arena of earthly life and showed that transformation begins here and now. To delay the work of spiritual awakening is to waste the very opportunity this life was designed to give.
Heaven’s gates are opened to those whose souls are made ready in the present moment. Today is the day of transformation; the body is the vessel, and life itself is the stage where eternity begins.
The Glory That Outshines the Self :-
On earth, the soul is greater than the physical body. The body is a vessel of dust, but the soul is the breath of God — eternal, luminous, and of immeasurable worth. Even now, when awakened, the soul’s light can shine through the fragile frame of human life, revealing glimpses of the divine within.
In heaven, this truth reaches its fullness. There, the soul is clothed in spiritual garments — the divine qualities of love, purity, and wisdom — woven from the very light of God. These garments do not merely adorn the individual; they outshine the self. In that realm, all beauty and radiance are not for self-glory, but for the reflection of God’s own majesty.
In His presence, the soul is so filled with divine light that the “I” becomes secondary to the glory of the One who is All in All. What was once the hidden treasure within us becomes a mirror of His splendor, shining not with our own light, but with the eternal brilliance of God’s glory.
The Invisible Purification of the Soul :-
Outer purification — through rituals, washing, or other visible acts — can be seen by the eyes of the world. These practices may have value, but they touch only the surface. The deeper work of God happens where no human eye can see: within the soul.
The soul is purified by invisible forces — the divine fire of the Spirit, the refining light of wisdom, and the quiet yet powerful work of inner transformation. This is not a cleansing of skin or garments, but of thought, desire, and intention. It is the Spirit burning away pride, the Word cutting through falsehood, and the truth reshaping the very core of our being.
Jesus often challenged those who focused on outward purity while neglecting the heart. He revealed that what truly defiles a person comes from within — and so must the cleansing. Divine fire purifies from the inside out, consuming all that is unworthy, until the soul shines with the light of God’s holiness.
Such purification may be invisible to others, but in heaven, it is radiant beyond measure.
The Spiritual Depth of Water and Oil :-
In the life of faith, certain symbols carry layers of meaning that reach far beyond what the eye can see. Baptismal water and anointing oil are such sacred signs — outward in form, yet inwardly rich with spiritual depth.
Water, in its visible sense, washes away dirt and refreshes the body. But within the mystery of baptism lies the reality of living water — the cleansing and renewing work of Christ’s Spirit. This living water does more than touch the skin; it purifies the soul, quenches the thirst of the spirit, and becomes a wellspring of eternal life within.
Anointing oil, too, has its outer and inner meaning. Outwardly, it soothes and marks for blessing. But spiritually, it carries fire — the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. This is the fire that anoints for service, strengthens in trial, and ignites the soul with holy love.
Both water and oil point to the same divine reality: that God not only touches the surface of our lives, but fills us inwardly with His life, His power, and His glory.
Line by Line Explanation :-
1. "Those who say that the Lord died first and then arose are wrong, because he arose first and (then) he died."
Spiritual Meaning:
Resurrection is not just about physical death and coming back to life. Christ first awakened in divine consciousness (resurrection of spirit) before surrendering to physical death. This suggests spiritual resurrection precedes physical transformation.
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2. "Anyone who doesn’t first acquire the resurrection won’t die."
Spiritual Meaning:
One who is not spiritually awakened is not truly alive in the higher sense. Without inner resurrection, physical death is meaningless—they die without having lived spiritually. True death is separation from divine truth.
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3. "No one will hide something great and valuable in a great thing, but often someone has put countless thousands into something worth (only) a penny."
Spiritual Meaning:
Divine treasure (the soul) is placed in the human body—something seemingly lowly and corruptible. The greatness of the soul shines through what appears outwardly insignificant.
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4. "It’s the same with the soul; a valuable thing came to be in a contemptible body."
Spiritual Meaning:
Our body may decay and suffer, but the soul within is divine and eternal. The real worth is hidden inside. True knowledge reveals this contrast.
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5. "Some are afraid that they’ll arise naked. So they want to arise in the flesh..."
Spiritual Meaning:
People fear spiritual exposure—being "naked" means being without false identities, ego, or worldly attachments. They cling to the physical body (flesh) as comfort, afraid of being revealed in truth.
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6. "...and they don’t know that those who wear the flesh are naked."
Spiritual Meaning:
Ironically, clinging to the flesh is what truly leaves us spiritually naked—empty, vulnerable, and blind. Without spirit, the body is merely a shell.
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7. "Those who strip themselves naked are not naked."
Spiritual Meaning:
Those who let go of worldly attachments and ego are not truly naked—they are clothed in spirit, wisdom, and light. In detachment, they find divine fullness.
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8. "Flesh and blood won’t inherit God’s kingdom."
Spiritual Meaning:
The physical body cannot enter divine realms. Only the transformed self—spiritually reborn and awakened—can partake in God’s kingdom.
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9. "What is it that won’t inherit? That which is on us. But what is it, too, that will inherit? It is Jesus’ flesh and blood."
Spiritual Meaning:
Our earthly coverings—ego, fear, desire—won’t enter heaven. What will? The essence of Christ, His divine nature given through Word (flesh) and Spirit (blood).
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10. "Whoever doesn’t eat my flesh and drink my blood doesn’t have life in them."
Spiritual Meaning:
To "eat" and "drink" is symbolic of internalizing Christ's teachings and being filled with His Spirit. Only through this can one have true, eternal life.
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11. "What’s his flesh? It’s the Word. His blood is the Holy Spirit."
Spiritual Meaning:
Christ’s “flesh” is the Logos—the divine wisdom or Word of God. His blood is the Holy Spirit—life-giving presence. We are spiritually fed and cleansed through these.
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12. "Whoever has received these has food, drink, and clothing."
Spiritual Meaning:
Those who accept divine truth are spiritually nourished, sustained, and clothed—protected and complete in Christ.
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13. "You say the flesh won’t arise... But this saying is in the flesh too."
Spiritual Meaning:
Even the claim that the body doesn’t rise comes from within the flesh—indicating that physical life is the foundation from which spiritual awareness grows.
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14. "It’s necessary to arise in this flesh, since everything exists in it."
Spiritual Meaning:
Spiritual transformation must happen here, in this life, through our embodied experience. Earthly life is the arena of awakening.
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15. "In this world, people are better than the clothes they wear. In the kingdom of heaven, the clothes are better than the people who wear them."
Spiritual Meaning:
On Earth, the soul is greater than the physical body. In heaven, the spiritual garments (divine qualities, light) outshine the individual—they reflect God's glory.
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16. "Everything is purified by water and fire – the visible by the visible, the hidden by the hidden."
Spiritual Meaning:
Outer purification (e.g., rituals) is visible, but the soul is purified by invisible forces—divine fire (spirit), wisdom, and inner transformation.
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17. "There’s water in water, and fire in chrism."
Spiritual Meaning:
Symbolic elements (baptismal water and anointing oil) carry spiritual depths—water cleanses outwardly, but hidden within it is living water; oil carries fire—Holy Spirit power.
Word by Word Explanation :-
1. "Those who say that the Lord died first and then arose are wrong"
Those who say: refers to those with a literal or superficial understanding.
The Lord: Jesus Christ (divine presence in human form).
Died first and then arose: the typical belief in physical death followed by resurrection.
Are wrong: this view misses the deeper spiritual truth.
🔹 Spiritual meaning: Resurrection (awakening) comes before physical death — it’s a transformation of the soul in life, not just a miracle after death.
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2. "Because he arose first and (then) he died."
Arose first: spiritually awakened, transcended ego and death.
Then he died: gave up the physical body after achieving divine union.
🔹 Insight: Jesus awakened to divine truth before physical death — and we must do the same.
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3. "Anyone who doesn’t first acquire the resurrection won’t die."
Anyone: all people.
Doesn’t first acquire: doesn't gain or experience resurrection.
The resurrection: spiritual enlightenment or divine union.
Won’t die: won’t undergo the true death (because they never truly lived spiritually).
🔹 Insight: Without inner resurrection, death is meaningless—true life comes from awakening.
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4. "As God lives, that one would die!"
As God lives: oath or certainty based on divine reality.
That one: the spiritually dead person.
Would die: without resurrection, they perish completely.
🔹 Insight: Death without awakening is the death of the soul—not just the body.
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5. "No one will hide something great and valuable in a great thing"
No one will hide: it’s illogical or unnecessary.
Something great and valuable: the divine soul.
In a great thing: meaning something already obvious or noble.
🔹 Insight: God hides the greatest treasure (soul/divinity) in what appears weak or humble (the body).
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6. "But often someone has put countless thousands into something worth (only) a penny."
Countless thousands: immense spiritual value or energy.
Into something worth a penny: into something materially low, like the flesh.
🔹 Insight: The soul (immense worth) is housed in the body (seemingly lowly).
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7. "It’s the same with the soul; a valuable thing came to be in a contemptible body."
The soul: divine spark or true self.
Valuable thing: sacred, immortal.
Contemptible body: physical body—perishable, vulnerable.
🔹 Insight: Despite the body’s weakness, it holds something sacred within.
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8. "Some are afraid that they’ll arise naked."
Afraid: fear of vulnerability, judgment.
Arise naked: stand exposed spiritually, without ego or material covering.
🔹 Insight: Many fear resurrection because it requires full surrender—spiritual nakedness.
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9. "So they want to arise in the flesh"
Want to arise: desire spiritual continuation.
In the flesh: with their physical body or identity intact.
🔹 Insight: People cling to the body, fearing loss of identity.
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10. "And [they] don’t know that those who wear the flesh are naked."
Wear the flesh: live in the body, attached to it.
Are naked: spiritually exposed, without divine covering.
🔹 Insight: Relying on the flesh leaves the soul spiritually vulnerable.
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11. "Those who strip themselves naked are not naked."
Strip themselves: willingly let go of ego, identity, possessions.
Not naked: because they are clothed in light/spirit.
🔹 Insight: Surrender leads to divine clothing—true protection is spiritual.
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12. "Flesh and blood won’t inherit God’s kingdom."
Flesh and blood: physical body, lower nature.
Won’t inherit: cannot receive or participate in.
God’s kingdom: divine realm of eternal spirit.
🔹 Insight: The kingdom of God is accessed by the spirit, not by the physical body.
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13. "What is it that won’t inherit? That which is on us."
That which is on us: external self—ego, habits, masks.
🔹 Insight: The outer self must be shed to enter divine reality.
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14. "But what is it, too, that will inherit? It is Jesus’ flesh and blood."
Will inherit: gain eternal life.
Jesus’ flesh and blood: symbolic of His divine nature—Word and Spirit.
🔹 Insight: To inherit eternal life, we must unite with Christ's essence.
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15. "Because of this, he said, ‘Whoever doesn’t eat my flesh and drink my blood doesn’t have life in them.’"
Eat my flesh: absorb the Word.
Drink my blood: receive the Holy Spirit.
Doesn’t have life: lacks spiritual vitality.
🔹 Insight: True life comes through deep communion with Christ’s Word and Spirit.
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16. "What’s his flesh? It’s the Word. His blood is the Holy Spirit."
Flesh = Word: Christ’s teachings and divine wisdom.
Blood = Spirit: inner power and presence of God.
🔹 Insight: Communion is spiritual, not physical—it’s about receiving truth and life force.
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17. "Whoever has received these has food, drink, and clothing."
Received these: fully embraced Christ’s Word and Spirit.
Food, drink, clothing: all spiritual needs are fulfilled.
🔹 Insight: The soul is nourished, sustained, and protected in divine communion.
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18. "It’s necessary to arise in this flesh, since everything exists in it."
Arise in this flesh: awaken while still in the body.
Everything exists in it: the physical body is the testing ground.
🔹 Insight: Spiritual awakening must happen in this life, within this body.
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19. "In this world, people are better than the clothes they wear."
People > clothes: soul is higher than the physical body.
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20. "In the kingdom of heaven, the clothes are better than the people who wear them."
Clothes > people: spiritual garments (virtues, light) reflect God's glory.
🔹 Insight: In heaven, our spiritual state matters more than individual ego.
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21. "Everything is purified by water and fire – the visible by the visible, the hidden by the hidden."
Water: cleansing (baptism, truth).
Fire: transformation (Holy Spirit, divine love).
Visible by visible: rituals, outer purification.
Hidden by hidden: inner purification by spirit.
🔹 Insight: Both outer and inner purification are necessary on the spiritual path.
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22. "There’s water in water, and fire in chrism."
Water in water: divine presence within the ritual.
Fire in chrism: Holy Spirit power hidden in anointing.
🔹 Insight: Spiritual symbols carry deeper energies. Sacred acts transmit divine life.
⛪✝️[Gospel of Phillip]⛪✝️
⛪✝️[Chapter 7]⛪✝️
⛪✝️[The Resurrection]⛪✝️
Those who say that the Lord died first and then arose are wrong, because he arose first and (then) he died. Anyone who doesn't first acquire the resurrection won't die. As God lives, that one would /die!
No one will hide something great and valuable in a great thing, but often someone has put countless thousands into something worth (only) a penny. It's the same with the soul; a valuable thing came to be in a contemptible body.
Some are afraid that they'll arise naked. So they want to arise in the flesh, and [they] don't know that those who wear the [flesh] are naked. Those [...] to strip themselves naked [are] not naked. Flesh [and blood won't] inherit [God's] kingdom. What is it that won't inherit? That which is on us. But what is it, too, that will inherit? It is Jesus' (flesh) and blood. Because of this, he said, Whoever doesn't eat my flesh and drink my blood doesn't have life in them. What's his flesh? It's the Word, and his blood is the Holy Spirit. Whoever has received these have food, drink, and clothing.
(So) I myself disagree with the others who say, It won't arise. Both (sides) are wrong. You who say, the flesh won't arise, tell me what will arise, so that we may honor you. You say, the spirit in the flesh and this other light in the flesh. (But) this saying is in the flesh too, because whatever you say, you can't say apart from the flesh. It's necessary to arise in this flesh, since everything exists in it. In this world, people are better than the clothes they wear. In the kingdom of heaven, the clothes are better than the people who wear them.
Everything is purified by water and fire — the visible by the visible, the hidden by the hidden. Some things are hidden by things that are visible. There's water in water, and fire in chrism.
[Gospel of Phillip]
[The Resurrection] [Completed Text]
Those who say that the Lord died first and then arose are wrong, because he arose first and (then) he died. Anyone who doesn’t first acquire the resurrection won’t die. As God lives, that one would die!
No one will hide something great and valuable in a great thing, but often someone has put countless thousands into something worth (only) a penny. It’s the same with the soul; a valuable thing came to be in a contemptible body.
Some are afraid that they’ll arise naked. So they want to arise in the flesh, and [they] don’t know that those who wear the [flesh] are naked. Those [who are willing] to strip themselves naked [are] not naked. Flesh [and blood] won’t inherit [God’s kingdom]. What is it that won’t inherit? That which is on us. But what is it, too, that will inherit? It is Jesus’ (flesh) and blood. Because of this, he said, Whoever doesn’t eat my flesh and drink my blood doesn’t have life in them. What’s his flesh? It’s the Word, and his blood is the Holy Spirit. Whoever has received these has food, drink, and clothing.
(So) I myself disagree with the others who say, It won’t arise. Both (sides) are wrong. You who say, the flesh won’t arise, tell me what will arise, so that we may honor you. You say, the spirit in the flesh and this other light in the flesh. (But) this saying is in the flesh too, because whatever you say, you can’t say apart from the flesh. It’s necessary to arise in this flesh, since everything exists in it. In this world, people are better than the clothes they wear. In the kingdom of heaven, the clothes are better than the people who wear them.
Everything is purified by water and fire – the visible by the visible, the hidden by the hidden. Some things are hidden by things that are visible. There’s water in water, and fire in chrism.
[The Miraculous Pawan Upadhyay Bible and The Miraculous Prayers by The Miraculous Writer Pawan Upadhyay (Miracles Since Year 2003).]
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