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The whole way through this chapter I do not even think you would say Jesus is talking of physical death, and physical life. I know even you understand that when he is speaking of everlasting life he is speaking of our spiritual life, even though he never says he is speaking of spiritual rather then physical. Why then do you think that when he speaks of eating his flesh it is literal, and then he says you will live forever it is spiritual life?

#1. Jesus does say that those who eat and drink him will have eternal life. So we know that this is not our life here on earth, but rather a life after we are "raised up on the last day."

#2. When he speaks of eating His flesh He is using very visceral words and is adamant that His flesh is real food and His blood is real drink. It is for that reason that I take Him literally.

#3. When I live forever it will not be just a spiritual life. I don't know about you, Reggie has said otherwise already, but I believe we will have new bodies -- just like Jesus did. Jesus ate fish and bread after He was resurrected. I expect to live forever in a glorified body, incorruptible. But I will not just be a spirit.