Questions Regarding the Resurrection 1Corinthians 15:35- 49
Introduction The Resurrection is an essential element of the Gospel Christ is the firstfruits of the resurrection There are severe consequences to denying the resurrection
Questions How are the dead raised? With what body do they come?
What the Creation Teaches about the Resurrection The same, but different - vs. 36-37 A body suitable - vs. 38-41 The Genesis allusion
Application to the Resurrection “it is sown” - the body that has died “it is raised” - that which is sown is raised Just as the corn kernel is sown and corn stalk is raised, so my body is buried in one state and raised in another
Application to the Resurrection SOWN RAISED perishable imperishable dishonor glory weakness power natural spiritual
“Earthy” to “Heavenly” Vs. 45-49 offers commentary on vs. 42-44 and context for vs. 50 Adam is portrayed as a body animated by a soul Christ as a spirit which gives life
“Earthy” to “Heavenly” vs. 47 - suitability is again under discussion Adam was “earthy” i.e. formed in a manner suitable for life in this realm Christ is “heavenly” i.e. from heaven thus in the resurrection we are formed in a way suitable for existence in heaven
Conclusion God’s creation has been made suitable for God’s purpose God created man to have fellowship with him, but with a provision for failure In the resurrection that perfect fellowship is restored with none of the weakness that led to our separation.