CELESTIAL
Death & Afterlife • New Testament
Celestial means heavenly or belonging above the earth. Paul contrasts celestial and earthly bodies when describing resurrection and the heavenly state of those who are in Christ.
Biblical Usage
Paul uses the term in discussing resurrection and the distinction between celestial and terrestrial bodies. It includes the resurrection body of Jesus and of the saints, and indicates the redeemed soul’s continued life and immortality in heaven.