1st CorinthiansSolving Church Problems

Lesson 22

Section19First Corinthians 15:29-58

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1Co 15:29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?

why are they then baptized for the dead?

Facts:1We are responsible for our own salvation Phil 2:122Judgment is based on our own works Rom 14:123Baptism follows faith and repentance Acts 2:36-384There is no 2nd chance after death Heb 9:275Baptism compared to Christ death, burial, and resurrection Rom 6:3-56Baptized have hope of happy resurrection Rom 6:8

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Baptism “for the dead”

Conclusions:1One person cannot act for another2Any action for the dead is fruitless3Our fate is sealed in this present world Titus 2:124Baptism is in preparation for Christ return 1 Thess 4:13,145Baptism is essential to hope at resurrection Jn 5:296Baptism is pointless without hope of resurrection Rom 6:8

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Baptism “for the dead”

Was Paul baptized for a person who is now dead?

Was Apollos baptized for a person who is now dead?

At the resurrections will we have been baptized for a person that had died?

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Baptism “for the dead”

a. If we deny baptism, are we not foolish?b. Paul’s life confirmed his conviction of resurrectionc. Deprivations were as foolish as baptism if this

life is all there isd. Corinthian’s hope had been corrupted by false

teacherse. Some may have discontinued preparation for

their death

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How can the effects of physical death be overcome?

a. The concept of resurrection was contrary to expectationsb. Planting a dead seed to produce a harvest was

acceptedc. Man’s body will be similar to a seed with superior productiond. Will our identity be in tact?e. God’s order and continuity will remainf. Bodies will be subject to a new spiritual lawg. Understanding of changed bodies is crucial

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How can there be a resurrection if all have not died?

a. Corruption will be unknown is heaven

b. How will the transformation occur?

c. We shall all be changed

d. Corruptible must become incorruptible

e. Death is swallowed up in victory

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Will death be no more after the resurrection?

a. O, death, where is your punishment

b. God will have destroyed the grave

c. Death is the natural consequence of man’s sin

d. Victory is the free gift of God purchased by the blood of Calvary’s Lamb

e. Therefore, abound in the work of the Lord8