INTRO
The importance of Christ’s resurrection
Apparently, some were doubting the resurrection of the dead
The IMPORTANCE and POWER of the resurrection
No resurrection… Not power in the Gospel
The resurrection of Christ is the grounds of our salvation – vv. 12-19
If Christ has not been raised:
The gospel is useless – v. 14
The apostles are false witnesses – v. 15
Our faith is futile, and we are still living in sin – vv.16-17
Those that have passed in Christ have perished – v. 18
Believers should be pitied, because our belief is in nothing. – v. 19
The resurrection of Christ is the pattern for our resurrection – vv. 20-23
BUT IN FACT… Christ has risen – v. 20a
First fruits of our resurrection – v. 20b-22
Festival of First Fruits – Ex. 23:16First phase of the harvest… the rest is comingIn Adam ALL dieIn Christ ALL believers will live
We are alive now, but not yet complete – v. 23
An order to things
His resurrection and His coming
The resurrection of Christ is the means of our ultimate triumph over evil – vv. 24-28
AT HIS COMING
People will be raised
All opposition is abolished
The Kingdom will be delivered up to the Father
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