1. Studies in 1 Corinthians (54) Christ, the Firstfruits from the Dead 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

2. Now Christ is Risen (20-23) Christ, the firstfruits Firstfruits, “the first in a set” Found 8 times in NT, Rom. 8:23, 11:16, Jas. 1:18

3. Now Christ is Risen (20-23) Was Jesus first to be raised? NO! He WAS first to be raised, never to die again. He demonstrated what is in store for us.

4. Now Christ is Risen (20-23) In Christ all shall be made alive Adam contrasted with Christ

5. Now Christ is Risen (20-23) Adam contrasted with Christ By man (Adam) death came – (Gen. 3:19) physical death By Man (Christ) resurrection (physical) will come There IS a spiritual resurrection (but not in our text) cf. Rom. 5:12-21

6. Now Christ is Risen (20-23) Jesus conquered death and gives man hope. ALL shall be made alive John 5:28

7. Now Christ is Risen (20-23) Order of the resurrection Christ First Afterwards, those who are Christ’s at His coming - John 5:28, Matt. 25:31-46, 2 Thess. 1:6-10 Then comes the end – no 1000 year reign, separate resurrections, etc.

8. Then comes the end (24-28) There WILL be an end! Τέλος (telos) Final event, conclusion 2 Pet. 3:10-12, 1 Thess. 4:15-18 NO events in between!

9. Then comes the end (24-28) WHEN He delivers the Kingdom to the Father WHEN – in comparison to what? “The end” It must be in existence

10. Then comes the end (24-28) WHEN He puts an end to all rule, authority and power WHEN ? Consider Matt. 28:18 Does Jesus have “all authority” now? Acts 2:36, Eph. 1:20-22

11. Then comes the end (24-28) For He must reign until ALL enemies under His feet He must reign – βασιλεύω (basileuo) one ruling as a king A present tense verb – NOW! Consider Col. 1:13, Matt. 16:19, 28, Mark 9:1 etc.

12. Then comes the end (24-28) For He must reign How long? Until ALL enemies put under His feet! Psa. 110:1 (Acts 2:34, Heb. 1:13). Also Psa. 8:6 – while dealing with all men it demonstrates dominion!

13. Then comes the end (24-28) ONE enemy remains Death! The “last enemy” Friends, people are still dying! John 5:28-29 To deny the resurrection was to deny His power over all things.

14. Then comes the end (24-28) The Father exempted God obviously NOT under Him Implies that ALL other things are! ( cf. Phil. 2:9-11 ) But God is STILL God! Supreme, sovereign, etc.

15. Then comes the end (24-28) Our text… NOTE: This does not deny the deity of Jesus! This text defeats premillenialism This text defeats realized eschatology!

16. Do you believe in the resurrection? Are you ready for that day?