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(I) THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH ITS PICTURES.(II) THE LOCAL CHURCH ITS PEOPLE.(III) THE LOCAL CHURCH IN CORINTH(10.3.13) ITS PROBLEMS: CHAPS. 1-6(17.3.13) ITS PROBLEMS: CHAPS. 7-10III. (07.7.13) ITS PROBLEMS: CHAP. 11:3-16 THE CONTEXT OF THE TEXT.IV. (14.7.13): CHALLENGES TO THE TEXT.V. (06.07.14) ITS PROBLEMS: 11:17-14:40

20.04.14 - Resurrection Sunday: I Cor. Chap. 15

Recapitulation:Problems Posed to Paul: (alternative outline)Fractional Divisions calling for Denunciation. Chs. 1-4Moral Decline calling for Discipline. Chs. 5, 6Social Difficulties calling for Discretion. Chs. 7-104. Ecclesiastical Disorders calling for Decency and order. Chs. 11-14

Problems Posed to Paul:

5. Local Doubts calling for Doctrine. Chs. 15, 16.a. Doubts regarding the Resurrection of those Buried. 15:1-34Now if Christ be preached that He rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:15:12, 13b. Doubts regarding the Resurrection Body. 15:35-58But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?15:35

Solution: Only the Resurrection of Christ could Solve these Problems!

Introduction:

The Corinthian believers believed in the Resurrection of Christ (15:12a)but they were not so sure with regard to the Resurrection of Christians (15:12b ct.16)

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRISTI Cor. 15:1-34A Reminder.15:1-11

The Resurrection of Christ is Vital to the Full Gospel.15:3, 4Subtract or Add to it is Anathema. Gal. 1:6-9To Sideline the Lord Jesus Christ is Anathema. I Cor. 16:22

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRISTI Cor. 15:1-341. A Reminder.15:1-11The Resurrection of Christ is Vital to the Full Gospel.15:3, 4b.The Resurrection of Christ is Valid - it's a Factual Gospel.15:3-11Testified to by the Word.15:3, 4Testified to by many Witnesses.15:5 -7Testified to by the Writer.15:8-11

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-34A Reminder.15:1-112. A Rebuff. [Re: The Problems]15:12-19 Some say, "There is no resurrection of the dead."a. A Rebuke. "Do you know what you are saying?15:12-15To say there is no resurrection of the dead is to say[cp. 15:35]i. Christ was not Raised. (15:12, 13) Consider the Facts. 15:1-11

a. A Rebuke. 15:12-15 i. Christ was not Raised.(15:12, 13) Consider the Facts. 15:1-11

ii.Christianity is not Reliable. (15:14) Consider your Faith because IFChrist was not raised, THEN...* Our Preaching of Christ is Empty. 15:14* Your Part (Faith) in Christ is Empty. 15:14A Conclusion that is Revolting. (15:15) Consider the Falsehood* Not only would they be False Witnesses of God,* they also would be Found Working against God.

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-34A Reminder.15:1-112. A Rebuff.15:12-19 a. A Rebuke. 15:12-15 b. A Repetition (with some additions).15:16-18To say there is no resurrection of the dead, is to say also...Christ is not riseni.Your Faith is Fruitless. (vain)15:17ii. Your Self is not Sinless.15:17The Believing Dead are Hope-less. 15:18

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-341. A Reminder.15:1-112. A Rebuff.15:12-19 a. A Rebuke. 15:12-15 b. A Repetition (with some additions).15:16-18 c. A Regret15:19"Then we are of all men most pitiable, if...i. All our hopes in Christ are confined ONLY to this life.ii. We hope ONLY in Christ without His resurrected life.

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-343. A Revelation.15:20-28 "BUT NOW is Christ raised from the dead. A Resurrected Christ is...a. A Pledge of a Future Resurrection. 15:20-23 - every man in his own order Made possible by the Resurrection...15:23ff * of the Son in Power."Christ, the Firstfruits * of the Saints in Parousia. "They that are Christ's* of the Sinners in Punishment."Then cometh the end"

3. A Revelation.15:20-28A Resurrected Christ is...a. A Pledge of a Future Resurrection. 15:20-23b. Prospect of a Future Reign. 15:24-28i. The Subjugation of All Things by the Son. 15:24-27; cf. Col. 1:16-19The Subjection of the Son to the Father. 15:27, 28; cf. 11:3iii. The Submission of All to the Father as the ALL IN ALL. 15:28

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-34A Reminder.15:1-112. A Rebuff.15:12-19 3. A Revelation.15:20-284. A Rationalization. 15:29-34"If there is no resurrection of the dead,..."a.Why live a pinch-Hitter Life?15:29b. Why live a Hazardous Life?15:30-32a c. Why live a Holy Life?15:32b-34

A. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Cor. 15:1-34B. THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY [The Problem:]I Cor. 15:35-58 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?15:351. The Nature of the Resurrection Body.15:35-50 a. Each creation has its own body and glory. 15:36-41i. The Natural - God givethevery seed his own body.ii. The Terrestrial - All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. iii. The Celestial - the sunthe moonthe starsThe glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.

1. The Nature of the Resurrection Body15:35-50a. Each creation has its own body and glory. 15:36-41b. Death changes the nature of the Body. (in General)15:42-50 (36)i) A Seed dies to become a Seedling15:36, 37-38; cf. Jn. 12:24, 25ii) A Sinner dies to become a Saint.cf. 15:31; Gal. 2:20iii) A Soul (natural life) dies to become (Spirit)ual.15:44, 45

b. Death changes the nature of the Body.15:42-50 (36)(Specific)c. The Fruit takes after its Seed.15:45-50The First Adam | The Last Adam i. Made a Living Soul.|A Life-giving Spirit. 15:45ii.Natural.| Spiritual. 15:46iii.Earthly.| Heavenly15:47 Conclusion: Only death & resurrection can transform the nature of the body. 15:48-50

1. The Nature of the Resurrection Body15:35-50The New Revealed Mystery 15:51-58a. The People Involved15:51 i. "We", i.e. excluding the "flesh and blood" of 15:50ii. "Not all sleep", i.e. the believing living.iii. We shall all be changed", i.e. the believing sleeping.

2. The New Revealed Mystery 15:51-58a. The People Involved15:51

b. The Process Involved.15:52i. A "Moment"-ous Transformation.At the Military Shout from the Lord. I Thes. 4:16At Michael's (? Jude 9) Sound (Gk. phone) At Mighty Gods Trumpet.

2. The New Revealed Mystery.a. The People Involved15:51 b. The Process Involved.15:52

c. The Purifying and its Permanency. 15:53 This corruptible must put on Incorruption, and this mortal must put on Immortality 3. The Notable Royal Victory. a. Death is Defeated.15:54-56 cf. 26b. Resurrection of the Saviour guarantees the Resurrection of Saints. 15:57 That your Work may not be Worthless (Empty).

c. Right Doctrine commands Right Deportment. KNOW - BE - DO15:58

Continue Being (Present imperative)...* Firm and steadfast in your Sureness of the Lord; (as 7:37)* Fixed and unmovable in your Stand in the Lord;* Fervent and Fruitful in your Service for the Lord; and Work to the point of Weariness,

C. THE RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS IN THE CHURCHI Cor. 16:13, 14 (All commands in the present imperative.)1. Watch. No Decline.2. Stand fast in the faith. No Doubts.3. Quit you like men - stop being immature.No Divisions. cf. 3:1, 2 4. Be strong. Lit. Be made strong. No Difficulties.5. Let all your things be done with love. No Disorders. 16:14

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Conclusion:Maranatha - Look, the Lord Cometh. 16:22cAnathema - if you Love not the Lord Jesus Christ 16:22bAgape - Love in the Lord for all Creatures. 16:24Blessed Resurrection Day! He is Risen! Hallelujah!

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