1. Questions Regarding the Resurrection
1Corinthians 15:35- 49

2. 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

3. Questions
How are the dead raised?
With what body do they come?

4. What the Creation Teaches about the Resurrection
The same, but different - vs
A body suitable - vs
The Genesis allusion

5. 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

6. Application to the Resurrection
SOWN
RAISED
perishable
imperishable
dishonor
glory
weakness
power
natural
spiritual

7. “Earthy” to “Heavenly”
Vs offers commentary on vs and context for vs. 50
Adam is portrayed as a body animated by a soul
Christ as a spirit which gives life

8. “Earthy” to “Heavenly”
vs 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

9. 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.