1 Corinthians Class Schedule 11/20/16 1Cor 15:29-34 R. Henderson

Outline (adapted from Mc Calley) A. The Gospel of the Resurrection 15:1-5   B. The Proofs of the Resurrection 15:5-11 C. The Objectors to the Resurrection 15:12-19 D. The Affirmation of the Resurrection 15:20-28 E. The Implications of the Denial of the Resurrection 15:29-34 1. The Implications of Those Baptized for the Dead v:29 2. The Implications for Those Who Suffer v:30-32 3. Obligations of the Doctrine of the Resurrection v:33-34

29 Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead 29  Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them? 30  Why are we also in danger every hour? 31  I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. 32  If from human motives I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, LET US EAT AND DRINK, FOR TOMORROW WE DIE. 33  Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals." 34  Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your

otherwise – this word marks the returns to theme of 29  Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them? otherwise – this word marks the returns to theme of “if there is no resurrection of the dead” What follows will be an examination based on the assumption of no resurrection of the dead: Why be baptized, if there is no resurrection? Why should we suffer, if there is no resurrection? let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die; if there is no resurrection

If the dead are not raised at all 29  Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them? If the dead are not raised at all lit: assuming its actually true dead persons are not raised see 1 Cor 5:1 of how “actually” is used else where Two questions are asked based on this assumption what will those do who are baptized for the dead? will those do – poieō - figuratively of persons to profit, advantage, or gain what do people mean by being [themselves] baptized in behalf of the dead (Amplified) why then are they baptized for them? 11/20/16 1Cor 15:29-34 R. Henderson

What is the purpose of water baptism? 29  Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them? What is the purpose of water baptism? for - huper – on behalf of – John 10:11&15, Rom 5:8, Gal 2:20 First, the word for is a preposition indicating substitution— taking the place of another. Living believers are seen as taking the place of the dead ones. As believers die, new ones come along and fill up the ranks—they are “baptized in the place of dead believers.” McCalley 11/20/16 1Cor 15:29-34 R. Henderson

30 Why are we also in danger every hour? Given that there is no resurrection of the dead: 30  [For that matter], why do I live [dangerously as I do, running such risks that I am] in peril every hour? Amplified example of Paul being in danger: 2 Cor 11:26 I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren;

31  I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. boasting - the matter or cause for glorying or boasting see Rom 15:17 31  [I assure you] by the pride which I have in you in [your fellowship and union with] Christ Jesus our Lord, that I die daily [I face death every day and die to self]. Probably he meant that he boasted in their very existence as Christians rather than that he boasted to other churches about their behavior. Constable see Rom 8:36

32  If from human motives I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. If from human motives I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus If - If, as is the case (Wuest) human motive – lit according to man I fought with wild beasts - Probably he uses the word figuratively of contending with ferocious men. (Vine) what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised without hope why live – Eph 2:12 Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. see Isa 22:13 for quoted verse

33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals." Do not be deceived - Stop being led astray (Wuest) This verse assumes the action is already going on deceived - planaō - "to deceive, by leading into error, to seduce - often it has the sense of "deceiving oneself," e.g., 1 Cor. 6:9; Gal. 6:7; Jas. 1:16 Paul turns to Greek literature and quotes from Menander’s comedy Thais saying, “Bad company corrupts good morals.” McCalley Menander (c. 342/41 – c. 290 BC) was a Greek dramatist and the best-known representative of Athenian New Comedy.

for some have no knowledge of God. 34  Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. Become sober-minded as you ought, Lit: Come to your senses, live righteously! stop sinning - sin no more for some have no knowledge of God. for certain ones possess an ignorance of God I speak this to your shame shame - a turning in upon oneself, producing a recoil from what is unseemly or vile - see 1 Cor 6:5, Ps 35:26