Read in context
Paul addresses a church in which some deny the resurrection of the dead. He connects the gospel he received and proclaimed to Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and appearances. His argument is about the stakes of resurrection, not simply the survival of a soul.
What this passage teaches
Paul distinguishes present mortal life from a transformed life God gives. His seed illustration describes continuity and transformation without reducing the risen body to our present limitations. Christian hope is embodied and rooted in Christ’s victory over death.
What it does not establish
A spiritual body should not casually be equated with a ghost. The chapter does not specify the exact age, appearance, or abilities of each risen person. A testimony about a body cannot substitute for Paul’s argument or supply missing details as doctrine.
What difference does bodily resurrection make to how you care for your life and the lives of others now?