I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Welcome
Session 19
Resurrection
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
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Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same
demographic.
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For this session, complete questions 1 to 5.
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Use various Bible versions to clarify text.
Share your answers.
Note any points remaining unclear after group
review.
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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
The Gospel
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
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 = Christ
T = 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
made of earth
disobeyed God
sin
death
Jesus
came from heaven
obedient even to die
righteousness
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
2
3
4
Christ
Christ
Christ
Christ
resurrected
returns to earth
reigns on earth
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
Victory Proclamation
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
Mission Statement
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
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