2. 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

3. 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!

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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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