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Part 23 - 1 Corinthians 15:12-34Part 23 - 1 Corinthians 15:12-34““Christ’s Resurrection and the Christ’s Resurrection and the

Resurrection of Believers”Resurrection of Believers”

IntroductionIntroduction

Many people in the Greco-Roman world Many people in the Greco-Roman world believed that death extinguished life believed that death extinguished life completely and thus the Corinthian completely and thus the Corinthian Christians took on much of the cultural Christians took on much of the cultural thinking. Paul argues that the there is a thinking. Paul argues that the there is a direct connection between God’s direct connection between God’s redemption plan and the resurrection of redemption plan and the resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of believers. Christ and the resurrection of believers. 04/21/2304/21/23 EBFC Semon Series: 1 CorinthiansEBFC Semon Series: 1 Corinthians 22

No Resurrection: No Resurrection: The Theological The Theological

Implications Implications (15:12-19)(15:12-19)

Theological Implications Theological Implications (15:12-19)(15:12-19)

““12 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. been raised. 14 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. useless and so is your faith. 15 15 More than that, we are then found to More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. dead are not raised. 16 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. has not been raised either. 17 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. faith is futile; you are still in your sins. 18 18 Then those also who have Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. fallen asleep in Christ are lost. 19 19 If only for this life we have hope in If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” (1 Cor 15:12–19 NIV)Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” (1 Cor 15:12–19 NIV)

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The source of this denial of the resurrection probably had its origin in Greek philosophy, which thought the physical body was the source of evil.

The source of this denial of the resurrection probably had its origin in Greek philosophy, which thought the physical body was the source of evil.


Paul now begins his disputation by use of an Paul now begins his disputation by use of an a a prioripriori argument or reasoning from argument or reasoning from selfself--evidentevident propositions. If no resurrection…propositions. If no resurrection…

Christ has Christ has notnot been raised been raised Preaching is Preaching is uselessuseless and so is your faith and so is your faith We are then found to be We are then found to be falsefalse witnesses witnesses You are still in your You are still in your sinssins Those who have fallen asleep in Christ are Those who have fallen asleep in Christ are lostlost We are to be We are to be pitiedpitied more than all men more than all men



The resurrection was God’s signet ring seal, His The resurrection was God’s signet ring seal, His stamp of approval on the document of stamp of approval on the document of redemption, declaring His redemption, declaring His acceptanceacceptance of the of the sacrifice of His Son, and could now be sacrifice of His Son, and could now be justjust in in declaring righteous all those who come to Christ declaring righteous all those who come to Christ by faith!by faith!


Yes Resurrection: Yes Resurrection: The Blessed The Blessed Implications Implications (15:20-28)(15:20-28)

Blessed Implications Blessed Implications (15:20-28)(15:20-28)

““20 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleepthose who have fallen asleep. . 21 21 For since death came through a man, For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 22 For as in For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 23 But each in his own But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. him. 24 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. power. 25 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. feet. 26 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 27 For he “has put For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. who put everything under Christ. 28 28 When he has done this, then the When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.” him, so that God may be all in all.” 04/21/2304/21/23 EBFC Semon Series: 1 CorinthiansEBFC Semon Series: 1 Corinthians 88

The Greek word for raised (ἐγείρω) is used in the PASSIVE voice, and PERFECT tense. The Triune God raises the dead. The PERFECT tense speaks of Jesus’ past resurrection, which becomes a state of being presently, carrying with it all its blessed implications.

The Greek word for raised (ἐγείρω) is used in the PASSIVE voice, and PERFECT tense. The Triune God raises the dead. The PERFECT tense speaks of Jesus’ past resurrection, which becomes a state of being presently, carrying with it all its blessed implications.


““20 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleepthose who have fallen asleep. . 21 21 For since death came through a man, For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 22 For as in For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 23 But each in his own But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. him. 24 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. power. 25 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. feet. 26 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 27 For he “has put For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. who put everything under Christ. 28 28 When he has done this, then the When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.” him, so that God may be all in all.” 04/21/2304/21/23 EBFC Semon Series: 1 CorinthiansEBFC Semon Series: 1 Corinthians 99

In Hebrew thought, the firstfruits were the best of the first crops of the harvest, which were offered to God in thanksgiving for his goodness in providing for them, and were a foretaste of the greater harvest yet to come.

In Hebrew thought, the firstfruits were the best of the first crops of the harvest, which were offered to God in thanksgiving for his goodness in providing for them, and were a foretaste of the greater harvest yet to come.


““20 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. those who have fallen asleep. 21 21 For since death came through a man, For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 22 For as in For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 23 But each in his own But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. him. 24 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. power. 25 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. feet. 26 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 27 For he “has put For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. who put everything under Christ. 28 28 When he has done this, then the When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.” him, so that God may be all in all.” 04/21/2304/21/23 EBFC Semon Series: 1 CorinthiansEBFC Semon Series: 1 Corinthians 1010

Those in Christ are those who have been born again, given a new nature (spiritual), and someday will have new bodies, thus being totally alive.

Those in Christ are those who have been born again, given a new nature (spiritual), and someday will have new bodies, thus being totally alive.

Those who are in Adam have inherited his sinful nature, and die both spiritually and physically.Those who are in Adam have inherited his sinful nature, and die both spiritually and physically.


““20 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. those who have fallen asleep. 21 21 For since death came through a man, For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 22 For as in For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 23 But each in his own But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. him. 24 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. power. 25 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. feet. 26 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 27 For he “has put For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. who put everything under Christ. 28 28 When he has done this, then the When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.” him, so that God may be all in all.” 04/21/2304/21/23 EBFC Semon Series: 1 CorinthiansEBFC Semon Series: 1 Corinthians 1111

Paul now reminds us of the order in which the resurrections will happen, Paul now reminds us of the order in which the resurrections will happen,


““24 24 Then the end will come, when he hands over Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 25 25

For he must reign until he has put all his enemies For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. under his feet. 26 26 The last enemy to be destroyed The last enemy to be destroyed is deathl.” is deathl.”


Jesus Christ, as the resurrected King, as a final act of obedience, presents to His Father a trophy which radiates with the glory of God, the ingathering of His great harvest, our resurrection, His Kingdom, having destroyed all Kingdom enemies, including the final enemy, death!

Jesus Christ, as the resurrected King, as a final act of obedience, presents to His Father a trophy which radiates with the glory of God, the ingathering of His great harvest, our resurrection, His Kingdom, having destroyed all Kingdom enemies, including the final enemy, death!


““27 27 For he “has put everything under his feet.” For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28 28

When he has done this, then the Son himself will When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.” under him, so that God may be all in all.”


The end result is that God’s supreme authority over everything will be eternally established and will never again be threatened!

The end result is that God’s supreme authority over everything will be eternally established and will never again be threatened!

No Resurrection: No Resurrection: The Practical The Practical Implications Implications (15:29-34)(15:29-34)

No Resurrection: The No Resurrection: The Practical Implications Practical Implications

(15:29-34)(15:29-34)

““29 29 Now if there is no resurrection, what will those Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? 30 30 And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? every hour? 31 31 I die every day—I mean that, brothersI die every day—I mean that, brothers—just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus —just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord. our Lord. 32 32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”tomorrow we die.”04/21/2304/21/23 EBFC Semon Series: 1 CorinthiansEBFC Semon Series: 1 Corinthians 1515

He is not saying that this practice of being baptized for the dead should take place, but that in fact it does, and if you are one who believes in such a thing, it is ludicrous if there is no resurrection.

He is not saying that this practice of being baptized for the dead should take place, but that in fact it does, and if you are one who believes in such a thing, it is ludicrous if there is no resurrection.


(15:29-34)(15:29-34)

““29 29 Now if there is no resurrection, what will those Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? 30 30 And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? every hour? 31 31 I die every day—I mean that, brothersI die every day—I mean that, brothers—just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus —just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord. our Lord. 32 32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”tomorrow we die.”04/21/2304/21/23 EBFC Semon Series: 1 CorinthiansEBFC Semon Series: 1 Corinthians 1616

It absolutely makes no sense to endure the hardships that we do, or embrace our spiritual disciplines, if there is nothing else ahead.

It absolutely makes no sense to endure the hardships that we do, or embrace our spiritual disciplines, if there is nothing else ahead.


(15:29-34)(15:29-34)

““33 33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” character.” 34 34 Come back to your senses as you Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.”ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.”


How we live truly defines whether our belief in the resurrection is intellectual, superficial, hypocritical, or deeply personal.

How we live truly defines whether our belief in the resurrection is intellectual, superficial, hypocritical, or deeply personal.

SummarySummary

SummarySummary

1.1. Do I recognize that the resurrection was God the Do I recognize that the resurrection was God the Father’s seal of approval upon the redemptive Father’s seal of approval upon the redemptive work of Christ, and do I therefore see it as the work of Christ, and do I therefore see it as the very foundation upon which the gospel stands?very foundation upon which the gospel stands?

2.2. Do I understand that my belief in the Do I understand that my belief in the resurrection is gauged by the life I know live in resurrection is gauged by the life I know live in the flesh?the flesh?

3.3. If I knew for sure that Jesus Christ was returning If I knew for sure that Jesus Christ was returning today, would my life and plans change?today, would my life and plans change?


SummarySummary

4.4. What is it that I would want the Lord Jesus What is it that I would want the Lord Jesus Christ to catch me doing if He were to Christ to catch me doing if He were to suddenly appear?suddenly appear?
