ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection There will be a resurrection, Jn. 5:28, 29 Outward man perishing, 2 Cor. 4:16-18 From tent to a building, 2 Cor. 5:1-4 Death is not the end Relief to some Terror to others

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection The resurrection is a basic doctrine, Heb. 6:1, 2 Mature Christian: does not doubt Mature Christian: not anxious If you are fearful, take action today!

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Christ Was Raised Consequences of Denial Consummation of God’s Plan Denial Leads To Immorality Objections Answered

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Christ Was Raised Essential to salvation, 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Died for our sins Raised Prophecy

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Christ Was Raised Verifiable, 1 Cor. 15:5-10 Cephas & the 12 500+ brethren James, the Lord’s brother Apostles Paul Eye witnesses

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Christ Was Raised Believed by the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 15:11

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Consequences of Denial Christ is not risen, 1 Cor. 15:12, 13 Preaching is empty, 1 Cor. 15:14 Faith is empty, 1 Cor. 15:14 Apostles false witnesses, 1 Cor. 15:15, 16 Still in sin, 1 Cor. 15:17 Dead Christians perished, 1 Cor. 15:18 Apostles most pitiable men, 1 Cor. 15:19

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Consummation of God’s Plan Christ is the firstfruits of the resurrection, 1 Cor. 15:20-23 Indicates more to come Resurrection at His coming, 1 Thes. 4:14-17

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Consummation of God’s Plan Christ will put down His rule & power, 1 Cor. 15:24-28 The end Kingdom to God End of Christ’s rule All enemies subdued Death, the last enemy

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Denial Leads To Immorality If nothing after death… Why be baptized, 1 Cor. 15:29 Why risk your life,1 Cor. 15:30-32

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Denial Leads To Immorality Immorality follows denial, 1 Cor. 15:33 Wake up, 1 Cor. 15:34

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Objections Answered How are the dead raised & what body? 1 Cor. 15:35-49 Body like seed Various types of bodies Terrestrial bodies Celestial bodies Heavenly body

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Objections Answered What will happen to the living? 1 Cor. 15:50-53 Current body cannot inherit heaven Living changed Same person in both bodies

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Objections Answered Victory in Christ, 1 Cor. 15:54-57 Over death Over sin

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Resurrection Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. - 1 Cor. 15:58