1. I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Welcome Session 19 Resurrection Chapter 15: 1-58

2. I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now Resurrection v1-11 Jesus Resurrected v12-34 Defence Arguments v35-50 Glorified Body v51-58 Victory Proclamation

3. Discussion Groups Process Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic. For this session, complete questions 1 to 5. Use various Bible versions to clarify text. Share your answers. Note any points remaining unclear after group review. Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

4. I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now Resurrection v1-11 Jesus Resurrected v12-34 Defence Arguments v35-50 Glorified Body v51-58 Victory Proclamation

5. Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, He was buried, and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. I Corinthians 15:3-4 The Gospel

7. I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now Doctrine of Resurrection v12-19 The Risen Christ, Our Hope v20-28 The Last Enemy Destroyed v29-34 Effects of Denying the Resurrection

8. C = Christ T = Truth R = Resurrection 1) Given C = T 2) And Given C = R 3) Then, R = T, and T = R 4) And, if C ≠ R, then C ≠ T, and R ≠ T

10. I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now The Last Enemy Destroyed V 20, 23Firstfruit V 21-22Adam V 23-28Kingdom

11. Firstfruit

12. Adam & Jesus AdamJesus made of earth came from heaven disobeyed God obedient even to die sin righteousness death life

13. I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now The Last Enemy Destroyed V 20, 23Firstfruit V 21-22Adam V 23-28Kingdom

14. Christ’s Eternal Kingdom 1Christ resurrected 2Christ returns to earth 3Christ reigns on earth 4Christ returns to heaven 5Christ destroys death 6Christ’s eternal kingdom

16. Effects of Denying the Resurrection If there is no resurrection, 3 things have no value: v29 Baptism for dead v30-32 Suffering v33-34 Living holy

17. Glorified Body 1Seed dies before the new plant grows 2Earthly body is humble, heavenly body is glorious 3Earthly body is like Adam, heavenly body is like Jesus

19. Resurrection to Life

20. O death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 KJV Victory Proclamation

21. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV Mission Statement

22. I Corinthians 15:1-58 The Church, Then and Now Resurrection v1-11 Jesus Resurrected v12-34 Defence Arguments v35-50 Glorified Body v51-58 Victory Proclamation

23. I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Next Session: Closing Instructions Chapter 16: 1 – 24