I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now

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Session 19Resurrection

Chapter 15: 1-58

 

I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now

Resurrection

v1-11 Jesus Resurrected

v12-34 Defence Arguments

v35-50 Glorified Body

v51-58 Victory Proclamation

Discussion Groups Process

• Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic.

• For this session, complete questions 1 to 5.

• Use various Bible versions to clarify text.• Share your answers.• Note any points remaining unclear after group

review.

• Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

 

I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now

Resurrection

v1-11 Jesus Resurrected

v12-34 Defence Arguments

v35-50 Glorified Body

v51-58 Victory Proclamation

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

He was buried, and He rose again the third day

according to the Scriptures.I Corinthians 15:3-4

The Gospel

 

I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now

Doctrine of Resurrection

v12-19 The Risen Christ, Our Hope

v20-28 The Last Enemy Destroyed

v29-34 Effects of Denying the Resurrection

C = ChristT = Truth

R = Resurrection

1) Given C = T

2) And Given C = R

3) Then, R = T, and T = R

4) And, if C ≠ R, then C ≠ T, and R ≠ T

 

I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now

The Last Enemy Destroyed

V 20, 23 Firstfruit

V 21-22 Adam

V 23-28 Kingdom

Firstfruit

Adam & Jesus

Adam Jesus made of earth   came from heaven disobeyed God   obedient even to die sin    righteousness death   life

 

I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now

The Last Enemy Destroyed

V 20, 23 Firstfruit

V 21-22 Adam

V 23-28 Kingdom

Christ’s Eternal Kingdom

1 Christ resurrected

2 Christ returns to earth

3 Christ reigns on earth

4 Christ returns to heaven

5 Christ destroys death

6 Christ’s eternal kingdom

Effects of Denying the Resurrection

If there is no resurrection, 3 things have no value:v29 Baptism for dead

v30-32 Suffering

v33-34 Living holy

Glorified Body

1 Seed dies before the new plant grows

2 Earthly body is humble, heavenly body is glorious

3 Earthly body is like Adam, heavenly body is like Jesus

Resurrection to Life

O death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin;

and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God,

which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:55-57 KJV

Victory Proclamation

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable,

always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know

that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV

Mission Statement

 

I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now

Resurrection

v1-11 Jesus Resurrected

v12-34 Defence Arguments

v35-50 Glorified Body

v51-58 Victory Proclamation

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now

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Closing Instructions Chapter 16: 1 – 24