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1 Corinthians 15
THE PROMINENCE OF THE RESURRECTION (15:14)
The resurrection of Christ is the focal point in reference to salvation (15:1-2).
The resurrection of Christ is the focal point in reference to the Scriptures (15:3-4).
THE PROOFS OF THE RESURRECTION (15:5-11):
His appearance to Peter (15:5a)
His appearance to the apostles with Thomas absent (15:5b)
His appearance to 500 disciples (15:6)
His appearance to James, the half brother of Christ (15:7a)
His appearance to the apostles with Thomas present (15:7b)
His appearance to Paul (15:8-11)
The unworthiness of Paul (15:8-9):
The unmerited favor of God (15:10-11):
THE PROTEST AGAINST THE RESURRECTION (15:12-19, 29-34):
The charge (15:12):
The conclusion (15:13-19, 29-32):
In regard to Christ (15:13, 16):
In regard to gospel preaching (15:14a):
In regard to gospel preachers (15:15):
In regard to living believers (15:14b, 17, 19, 29-31)
Our trust in God is empty, worthless, and hopeless (15:14b).
We are still in our sin (15:17).
We are the most miserable of all creatures (15:19).
Those who live, suffer, and die for Christ are fools (15:29-31).
In regard to departed believers (15:18):
In regard to this present life (15:32):
The chastening (15:33-34):
THE PROGRAM OF THE RESURRECTION (15:20-28)
The two representatives (15:21-22)
The first Adam brought about ruin and death (15:21a, 22a).
The second Adam (Christ) brings about resurrection and deliverance (15:21b, 22b).
The three resurrections (15:20, 23-24a)
The resurrection of Christ (15:20, 23a):
The Rapture resurrection (15:23b):
The resurrection of Old Testament and Tribulation saints (15:24a)
The 1,000-year reign (15:24b-28)
The final enemy will be destroyed (15:24b, 26):
The future Kingdom will be established (15:25-27).
The Pattern of the Resurrection (15:35-41):
The difference between a planted seed and a harvested seed (15:35-38):
The difference between animal flesh and human flesh (15:39)
The difference between the moon and the sun (15:40-41): They differ from each other in their beauty and brightness.
The Perfection of the Resurrection (15:42-9): Paul describes the new body as superior to the old.
The old body (15:42a, 43a, 43c, 44a, 45a, 46a, 47a, 48a, 49a)
It is sown a perishable body (15:42 a, 45a, 47a).
It is sown in dishonor (15:43a).
It is sown in weakness (15:43c).
It is sown a natural body (15:44a, 46a, 48a).
It is sown bearing the likeness of the first Adam (15:49a).
The new body (15:42b, 43b, 43d, 44b, 45b, 46b, 47b, 48b, 49b)
It will be raised imperishable (15:42b).
It will be raised in glory (15:43b).
It will be raised in power (15:43d).
It will be raised a spiritual body (15:44b, 46b, 48b).
It will be raised giving life (15:45b).
It will come from heaven (15:47b).
It will be raised bearing the likeness of Christ (15:49b).
The Promise of the Resurrection (15:50-58)
The situation requiring this promise (15:50):
The secret associated with this promise (15:51):
The suddenness of this promise (15:52a):
The signal introducing this promise (15:52b):
The schedule of this promise (15:52c, 53)
Departed believers will exchange their corrupted bodies for incorruptible ones (15:52c).
Living believers will exchange their mortal bodies for immortal ones (15:53).
The Scriptures predicting this promise (15:54-57):
The strength derived from this promise (15:58):