v.35 How Are The Dead - Paul now states the main arguments that were raised against the resurrection. First, it does not seem possible that the physical matter of a person could be collected after it has decomposed into the earth. Secondly, how could a body be reconstructed with nothing but decomposed dust.
Foolish One - Paul sees this argument against the possibility of a resurrection as a denial of a commonly observed fact in nature which is seen in the process of seeds.
v.36 Unless It Dies - Paul answers the first argument from the function of seeds. A seed placed in the ground must begin to decompose. It dies before it will begin to come alive and start to grow. v.37 Body That Will Be - Paul reminds them that the seed that goes into the ground looks much different then what will eventually grow from the seed. In like fashion the resurrection will produce a new body that will be much more glorious than what went into the grave.

v.38 God Gives - The genetic makeup of each seed that is given by God produces amazing results from a little brown seed.
That Pleases Him - God has ordained the beautiful diversity of plant life which reveals the pleasure He derives from their awesome colors, shapes and functions.
v.39 All Flesh - This answers the second argument against a literal resurrection in regards to what a resurrection of the body would be like. Paul seeks to show that just as there are different physical bodies given in nature that are best suited for their function, so God should be seen as capable of giving a new resurrection body best suited for eternity. Furthermore, even in nature there are examples of something dramatically changing it's bodily form. The caterpillar that becomes a butterfly is an example of this.

v.40 Celestial Bodies - This refers to the various planets, stars etc. of the universe.
Terrestrial Bodies - This refers to the various forms, bodies on earth.
The Glory - Paul points out the difference in form and function of the bodies of heavens and on earth. v.41 One Star Differs - Paul now points out how even among celestial bodies there is a vast difference between them.

v.42 So Also - Now that he's given examples to answer the arguments against the feasibility of the resurrection Paul applies this to the resurrection.
Sown in Corruption - First Paul shows how the human body like a seed is placed in the ground. It is done so in a state of decay as it returns to dust.
Raised In Incorruption - The promise of the resurrection is a new body that knows no form of decay, or imperfection.

v.43 Sown In Dishonor - The process of death is completely out of character with what God originally had desired for mankind. The weakness, the inability to do the simplest of tasks, etc. bring a form of dishonor to even the greatest of men and women as death brings it's claim upon them.
Raised In Glory - The resurrection body will have a glory that will even surpass that of Adam and Eve before the fall. We will be given bodies that share in the likeness of Jesus' resurrection body. (v.49)
Sown In Weakness - This refers to the culmination of the gradual aging process as our bodies begin to wind down towards death.
In Power - The perfect bodies we will receive will have the ability to function at a level of power that is hard to even imagine. However, we do know our bodies will not restrict us in any way from experiencing all God has prepared for us in eternity.

v.44 Sown a Natural Body - This refers to the physical body that is adapted to the environment of earth. Spiritual Body - This refers to the body we will be given that will be adapted to a life in the realm of the spirit for eternity.
v.45 First Adam - Through Adam the human race has been given a life that is said here to enable mankind to exist as a living entity.
Second Adam - This refers to Jesus as the originator of a new race of humanity that is endowed with a life that is not bound to the earth like Adam, but is destined to be lived in the realm of the spirit for all eternity.

v.47 Of the Earth - Adam was literally made from the dust of the ground.
Lord From Heaven - In contrast Jesus is seen as not limited to the earthly realm because for all eternity He has known a life in the heavens. The heavens here is a reference to the spiritual realm.

v.49 Image Of - Having laid out the contrast between the first and second Adam, Paul declares that the resurrection will give us a body that is in the image of Jesus.
Our Final Victory (Verses 50-58)