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 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 = 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, 23Firstfruit V 21-22Adam V 23-28Kingdom

Firstfruit

Adam & Jesus AdamJesus 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, 23Firstfruit V 21-22Adam V 23-28Kingdom

Christ’s Eternal Kingdom 1Christ resurrected 2Christ returns to earth 3Christ reigns on earth 4Christ returns to heaven 5Christ destroys death 6Christ’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 1Seed dies before the new plant grows 2Earthly body is humble, heavenly body is glorious 3Earthly 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

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