INTRO
The entire chapter is a doctrinal message on the resurrection
They were doubting the truthfulness of the resurrection.
Evidently, they were questioning the resurrection of believers
Here (vv. 1-11) Paul is reminding/making known to them the GOSPEL.
Their issue was the resurrection, but Paul knew he needed to start first with basics of the Gospel.
Revisit your Decision for Christ – vv. 1-2
Paul reminds them of his ministry and their reception
Preached
Received
Stand
Being Saved
IF you Hold fast
Not in vain
HOLD FAST – NOT IN VAIN
Did you believe in vain?
Paul knew that if they were questioning the resurrection, they were also questioning THE GOSPEL
True believers believe the GOSPEL (all aspects)
Realize the Importance of the Resurrection – v. 3-7
Jesus died for our sins
Buried
Raised
Appeared
The POWER of the resurrection
Cannot be denied
Reflect upon the Gospel Change of Life – vv. 8-11
Paul’s Testimony (The Gospel changed his life). He appeared to me Acts 9:1-8 Damascus
Delivered
What was received
According to Scripture
Luke 24:25-27 – Emmaus
Acts 2:25-31 – Peter at Pentecost. Psalm 16
Unworthy
Grace was not in vain
Worked harder
Grace of God that is with me
So we preach and so you believed
CONCLUSION
Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
Preached it
Gospel, the resurrection of Christ.
His resurrection. Our resurrection
Believed – John 1:12
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