[Full disclosure, I am fully indebted to Randy Alcorn who wrote an article that first gave me this trajectory of possible thought.]
First, what age will we appear in the new heavens and new earth? Well, I think that the fact Jesus was born in space and time is important. Jesus was in his 30’s when he died. Some may argue that is the peak of human life and health (20-30’s?). So, the resurrected Jesus appeared the same way he looked when he went to the cross. His disciples were able to recognize him and there is no observation of him looking significantly younger or older (John 20:16, John 21:12, Luke 24:31)!1
So, I believe this sets the precedent for a principle. If you are a young adult you will appear the age that is reflective of that “peak” humanity. If you are elderly, you will return to that age of “peak humanity” that is true for you (could be 20, 30’s, or 40’s?) but you will not lose any ounce of what made you uniquely you in your earthly elderly life.2
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