1. The Resurrection of the Dead
“If a man dies, shall he live again?”
(Job 14:14)

2. Christ is Risen from the Dead Jno. 11:25 ; 1 Cor. 15:20-23
Origin and beginning of resurrection
Firstfruits: Pledge of remainder
Why we have living hope, 1 Pet. 1:3-5
Are you ready to die & be raised from the dead?

3. All the Dead will be Raised John 5:28-29 (Rev. 20:13)
Just and the unjust, Acts 24:15
Not only the righteous
Any denial of this is false!

4. 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth
The Last Day
All at same “hour” (fixed time), Jno. 5:28
Not two resurrections with 1,000 years of separation between righteous & wicked
“Last day” Jno. 6:39-40, 54; 12:48
1,000 year reign of Christ on earth
1st
2nd

5. Bodily Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:35-49
A body that God chooses, 15:35, 38
Incorruptible body, 15:42
Glorious body, 15:43
Powerful body, 15:43
Spiritual body, 15:44
This resurrected body is a certainty, 15:44
Divine order: Natural body…Spiritual body 15:46-49

6. Bodily Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:35-49
What will happen? 15:50-54
The mystery has been revealed, 15:51
The dead instantly raised & the living instantly changed, 15:51-52
Death defeated as incorruptible bodies are “put on,” 15:53-54 (Rev. 20:13-14)

7. Bodily Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:35-49
How this affects us now, 15:55-58
Death has lost its painful power, 15:55
Victory in Christ over law…sin…death, 15:56-57
Law brings wrath, Rom. 4:15; Gal. 3:10
Sin brings death, Rom. 6:23
Jesus fulfilled the law, saves from sin & defeated death!
Be steadfast & abound in Lord’s work, 15:58

8. Judgment of All Rev. 20:11-15
All will honor Christ, Phil. 2:9-11; Rom. 14:10-12
Christ will judge all of us according to our lives, Rev. 20:12 (22:12); 2 Cor. 5:10

9. Kingdom Delivered to Father 1 Cor. 15:23-28
Jesus will come at “the end” & destroy death (resurrection), 15:23-26
Jesus will not come to establish a kingdom, 15:24-25 (Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:9)
Jesus will come to deliver the kingdom to God the Father, 15:24
Jesus will not come back to live & reign on the earth, 15:28

10. Kingdom Delivered to Father 1 Cor. 15:23-28
Things NOT in Revelation 20:1-6
Reign of Jesus on earth
Literal throne of David
Jerusalem in Palestine
Christ on earth Us
Premillennial expectations are false

11. What about dead Christians? 1 Thess. 4:13-18
Our knowledge of these things gives us hope & joy, 4:13
Dead saints fully involved in Christ’s return, 4:14; 2 Cor. 4:14
Dead arise, living changed, meet Lord in air…comforted by this, 4:15-18

12. Heaven & Earth Destroyed 2 Peter 3:10-12
Suddenly, 3:10
Heavens will pass away & earth will burn up, 3:10, 12
Should cause us to be holy & godly, 3:11

13. Resurrection of the Dead
God’s power will raise us from the dead, Cor. 6:14
Christians eagerly wait for the coming of Jesus, Phil. 3:20-21 (1 Cor. 1:7; Heb. 9:28)
Those with this hope purify themselves, Jno. 3:2-3
Are you eagerly waiting? (Rev. 22:12, 20)