2. 1Corinthians 15:1-11 The Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15)

3. The sermon series: 1.Exodus 20.7.Matthew 5. 2.Psalms 1 & 23.8.Romans 8. 3.Psalm 51.9.1Corinthians 13. 4.Psalm 119.10.1Corinthians 15. 5.Proverbs 31.11.Hebrews 11. 6.Isaiah 40.12.James 2. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15)

4. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) 1.The Gospel of the Risen Christ (1Cor. 15:1-11). 2.The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:12-19). 3.The Consequences of Christ’s Resurrection (1Cor. 15:20-28). 4.Answers to Problems of the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:29-49). 5.Events of the Resurrection Day (1Cor. 15:50-58).

5. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) 1.The Gospel of the Risen Christ (1Cor. 15:1-11). 2.The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:12-19). 3.The Consequences of Christ’s Resurrection (1Cor. 15:20-28). 4.Answers to Problems of the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:29-49). 5.Events of the Resurrection Day (1Cor. 15:50-58).

6. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) The Gospel of the Risen Christ (1Cor. 15:1-11). The brethren had received the gospel; they were standing in the gospel; they were being saved by the gospel (1Cor. 15:1,2). Paul had received this gospel by revelation (Gal. 1:12; 1Cor. 2:6-16). Paul felt that of all those who wore the name of apostle he was the least deserving.

7. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) 1.The Gospel of the Risen Christ (1Cor. 15:1-11). 2.The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:12-19). 3.The Consequences of Christ’s Resurrection (1Cor. 15:20-28). 4.Answers to Problems of the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:29-49). 5.Events of the Resurrection Day (1Cor. 15:50-58).

8. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:12-19). Some of the brethren in Corinth were saying that there was no resurrection of the dead. Paul now argues that if there is no resurrection from the dead that even Christ has not been raised. If there is no resurrection of the dead then there is no hope for those who have already died.

9. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) 1.The Gospel of the Risen Christ (1Cor. 15:1-11). 2.The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:12-19). 3.The Consequences of Christ’s Resurrection (1Cor. 15:20-28). 4.Answers to Problems of the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:29-49). 5.Events of the Resurrection Day (1Cor. 15:50-58).

10. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) The Consequences of Christ’s Resurrection (1Cor. 15:20-28). Christ’s resurrection is a pledge that on the final day, when the end comes, that those who are asleep, physically dead, may be resurrected also. Here is what is to happen on the final day, the resurrection day.

11. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) 1.The Gospel of the Risen Christ (1Cor. 15:1-11). 2.The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:12-19). 3.The Consequences of Christ’s Resurrection (1Cor. 15:20-28). 4.Answers to Problems of the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:29-49). 5.Events of the Resurrection Day (1Cor. 15:50-58).

12. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) Answers to Problems of the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:29-49). This is a difficult verse, no doubt (1Cor. 15:29). The apostle asks two questions here: 1.“How can God raise the dead?” The answer is in 1Cor. 15:36-38. 2.“What kind of body will the resurrected body be?” The answer is in 1Cor. 15:39-49.

13. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) 1.The Gospel of the Risen Christ (1Cor. 15:1-11). 2.The Consequences of Denying the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:12-19). 3.The Consequences of Christ’s Resurrection (1Cor. 15:20-28). 4.Answers to Problems of the Resurrection (1Cor. 15:29-49). 5.Events of the Resurrection Day (1Cor. 15:50-58).

14. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) Events of the Resurrection Day (1Cor. 15:50-58). A mystery is something yet to be revealed. Some will be alive at the second coming of Christ. But everyone, whether physically alive or dead will be changed. Physical death is swallowed up victoriously! The final enemy has been overcome!

15. Greatest Chapters in the Bible (1Corinthians 15) Conclusion… As is always the case with prophecy, the admonition is to those living in the present. Two basic requirements: 1.Conviction (steadfast, immovable). 2.Zeal (always abounding). Are you ready for the great resurrection?