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REVIEW • 1 Cor 15:1-2 - You heard the Gospel, and believed…but your denial of the resurrection may be evidence you believed in vain. • 1 Cor 15:3-10 - Look at the evidence and hundreds of eye witness that the resurrection is true. • 1 Cor 15:11-19 - If you deny the resurrection then you are still in your sin • 1 Cor 15:20-28 - The resurrection is true and it’s the next step in God bringing subjection to the universe

ILLUSTRATIONS (V29-32) Paul Provides Two Examples Example #1 – People Baptizing for the dead (1 Corinthians 15:29) Example #2 – Paul sacrificing his life (1 Corinthians 15:30-32)

BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD (V29) Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

1 CORINTHIANS 15:30-32 1 Corinthians 15:30-32 Why are we also in danger every hour? I affirm, brethren, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. If from human motives I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus, what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised, LET US EAT AND DRINK, FOR TOMORROW WE DIE.

BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD (V29) EXAMPLE #1: Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why then are they baptized for them?

BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD (V29) Otherwise (v20-28), what will those (Unbelievers / Christians / Erring Christians) do (achieve/accomplish) who are baptized for the dead (Believers)? [Title for Living Christians?] If the dead (Believers) are not raised at all, why then are they (Unbelievers / Christians / Erring Christians) baptized for them (Believers)?

BAPTISM FOR THE DEAD (V29) Huh? 200 Interpretations! 1)

Some Corinthians were baptized as a result of the testimony of Christian martyrs

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Some Corinthians were having themselves re-baptized on behalf of deceased Christians who were not baptized before dying.

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No room for Mormon baptism (baptism for unbelievers so they have a second chance)

BOTTOM LINE: Paul is not affirming, but simply using this example for argument sake

ILLUSTRATIONS (V29-32) EXAMPLE #2 Paul sacrificing his life (1 Corinthians 15:30-32)

• Note the progression from ‘danger(risk)…hour’ to ‘die (suffer)daily’ to ‘death implied’ • Who are the wild animals? (wild animals or metaphor for the dangers of ministry, could not be “fed to lions” as Paul was a Roman Citizen)

WHAT IS THE POINT? (V30-32) If No Resurrection…then… No point baptizing for the dead! No Profit in Denying my self, No Profit in taking up the Cross, No Profit in Suffering, No Profit in laying down my life for Christ!

TWO MORE LINKS…

Resurrection = Suffering Resurrection = Hope

IF THE DEAD ARE NOT RAISED…

1 INESCAPABLE CONCLUSION v32 …let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.

IF THE DEAD ARE NOT RAISED…

1 REBUKING PRINCIPLE v33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

IF THE DEAD ARE NOT RAISED…

2 CALLS TO REPENTANCE v34

Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning;

for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. (1 Cor. 6:5 2x) (acting unwise)

ANOTHER IMPORTANT LINK

Resurrection = Holy Behavior

1 CORINTHIANS 15:35

LET’S PRESUME THERE IS A RESURRECTION (some in Corinth really don’t believe there is) ANSWER ME THESE 2 QUESTIONS

TWO KEY QUESTIONS / OBJECTIONS TO THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:35

But someone will say, “How are the dead raised? And with what kind of body do they come?”

YOU FOOL! (V36) You don’t know or understand spiritual truths! You are thinking worldly, like an unbeliever. However, bless their foolishness! Paul reveals amazing truths!

YOU FOOL! (V36) YOU NONSENSE PERSON! Who uses this expression? Jesus / Mat 5:22 Angry (Not quite the same use) Jesus / Mat 23:17 Swearing Jesus / Luke 12:20 Eternity

1 CORINTHIANS 15:36-38

QUESTION #1 But someone will say, “How are the dead raised?”

FOUNDATION (GENERAL REVELATION) That which you sow does not come to life unless it dies; (v36) Principle #1: Death then Resurrection John 12:24 “Truly, truly, I (Jesus) say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.

FOUNDATION (GENERAL REVELATION) and that which you sow, you do not sow the body which is to be, but a bare grain, perhaps of wheat or of something else. (v37)

Principle #2: First form, is not Final Form Transformation! 1 Cor 15:51 …we will all be changed…

FOUNDATION (SPECIAL REVELATION) But God gives it a body just as He wished (sovereignly purposed), and to each of the seeds a body of its own. (v38) Principle #3: Impossible without the Sovereign God 1 Corinthians 12:18 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired.

FOUNDATION: REVIEW Principle #1: Death then Life after death/Resurrection Principle #2: First form, is not Final Form Principle #3: Not Possible without our Sovereign God Q: “How are the dead raised?” A: God

1 CORINTHIANS 15:36-38

QUESTION #2 But someone will say, And with what kind of body do they come?”

1 CORINTHIANS 15:39-57

10 Contrasts

1 CORINTHIANS 15:39-57

Heavenly vs. Earthly (1)

EARTHLY (V39) All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish. (v39) The 4 Genesis 1:20-23 (Day 5) – Fish & Birds Genesis 1: 24-31 (Day 6) – Man and Beasts

HEAVENLY (V40-41) There are also heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one, and the glory of the earthly is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for star differs from star in glory. The Three Genesis 1:14-19 (Day 4) – Sun, Moon, Stars

EARTHLY & HEAVENLY

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OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V42)

#2 Before: Perishable (Corruptible) After: Imperishable (Incorruptible) SIN’S CORRUPTION IS DEFEATED

OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V43A)

#3 Before: Dishonor (Container for Ordinary Use, No Special Value, Does not truly reflect God) After: Glory (Splendor / Truly Reflects God) SIN’S GUILT & SHAME IS DEFEATED

OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V43B)

#4 Before: Weakness (Inadequate, Weak and failing) After: Power (Ability / Strength) SIN’S TEMPTING INFLUENCE IS DEFEATED

OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V44)

#5 Before: Natural Body (of Earth) After: Spiritual Body (of Heaven) SIN’S VESSEL/BODY IS DESTROYED

NATURAL VS SPIRITUAL (V44-45)

#6 Before: First Adam – Living Soul/Death) After: Last Adam (Christ) – Life-Giving Spirit (Romans 5:12-21)

OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V46)

#7 (Chronological) Before: Natural After: Spiritual

OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V47)

#8 Before: Adam’s Origin - Earth After: Christ’s Origin - Heaven

OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V48)

#9 Before: Earthy After: Heavenly

OUR RESURRECTION BODY (V49)

#10 PAST: Image of the earthly (Adam) FUTURE: Image of Heavenly (Christ)

CONCLUSION TO THE CONTRASTS (V50) Flesh & Blood (Earthy/Lost) ≠ Kingdom of God (Heavenly) John 3:5

Perishable (Earthy/Lost) ≠ Imperishable (Heavenly)

MYSTERY: RAPTURE / RESURRECTION (V51-54)

MYSTERY: RAPTURE / RESURRECTION (V51-54) #1 Not all Sleep (die) #2 All (Believers) will be changed 1 Thess 4:13–18, Phil 3:20-21

#3 Moment/Twinkling (Instantly) #4 Perishable Imperishable (subject to decay/corruptible) #5 Mortal  Immortality (subject to death) #6 Death is Swallowed up in Victory (nikos)

DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY

Braham’s Requiem

…then shall be brought to pass Dann wird erfüllet werden das Wort the saying that is written, das geschrieben steht Death is swallowed up in victory. (2x) Der Tod is verschlungen in den Sieg in victory. (2x) in den Sieg O death, where is they sting? (1x) Tod, wo ist dein Stachel? O grave, where is they victory (1x)? Hölle, wo ist dein Sieg?

O death, where is they sting? (2x) Tod, wo ist dein Stachel? O grave, where is they victory (2x)? Hölle, wo ist dein Sieg? O death, where is they sting? (1x) Tod, wo ist dein Stachel? O grave, where is they victory (1x)? Hölle, wo ist dein Sieg?

DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY (V55)

#7 Death, where is your victory (nikos)? Is 25:8, Revelation 20:14-21:4

#8 Death, Where is your Sting (Piercing to Kill)?

DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY (56)

#9 Death  Sin Romans 5:12

#10 Sin  Law Romans 7:8

What are you thinking and feeling in response to these truths?

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THANKSGIVING (57)

PRAISE!!! God gives the Victory Through Christ Through faith

APPLICATION

BE (NOW) • Steadfast (Adjective) (Persevering) (Col 1:3) • Immovable (Adjective) (Not Wavering) • Abounding in the Work of the Lord (Participle) (Overflow) • Knowing that your toil is not in vain (Participle) (Recall) REWARD (FUTURE)

APPLICATION

Resurrection = Uncompromising Resurrection = Persevering Resurrection = Future Reward

SUMMARY Resurrection = Suffering Resurrection = Hope Resurrection = Holy Behavior Resurrection = Uncompromising Resurrection = Persevering Resurrection = Future Reward

HOW TO STUDY THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS • Use a Harmony and Study Bible • A Harmony of the Gospels by Robertson & Broadus • A Harmony of the Gospels by Thomas & Gundry

• Chronological • Parallel Passages

JESUS AND THE RESURRECTION • Theme 1 – Resurrection unto Eternal Death (~20x) • Theme 2 – Jesus’ Death and Resurrection (~11x) • Theme 3 – Resurrection unto Eternal Life (~20x) Everyone hears the message of the resurrection

BEGINNING OF MINISTRY TO PASSOVER #1

RESURRECTION (2X) • John the Baptist Points to Eternal Death • Wheat (Barn) vs Chaff (Burn) – Matthew 3:11-12, Luke 3:15-18

• Jesus’ First Mention of His own Death & Resurrection (#1) • Money Changers (John 2:13-22)

PASSOVER #1 TO PASSOVER #2 (9X)

RESURRECTION • Jesus & Nicodemus (John 3:14-15) – belief and eternal life • Jesus & Disciple after the Samaritan Woman at the Well– Eternal Life

WHY THE HEALING MIRACLES?

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WHY THE HEALING MIRACLES? A: Authenticate the Message and Messenger • Most of the Healing Miracles Picture/Preview the Millennial Reign • Kingdom of Heaven = Messiah’s Rule = Millennial Kingdom • Long Life/Health (Isaiah 65:20-22) • Future picture of Resurrected Saints who will never get sick or die

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • John 5:21 – God the Father Raises the Dead and gives them life • John 5:25 – Hour is coming (Future time), Dead will hear the voice of the Son of God • John 5:28-29 – Hour is coming (Future time), all who are in the tombs will His voice • Resurrection of Life • Resurrection of Judgment

• Matthew 5:5-10 – Inherit the Earth, Kingdom of Heaven (Beatitude) • Matthew 7:19-23 – “thrown into fire (bad fruit) vs. enter the kingdom of heaven (good fruit)”

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • Luke 7:12-15 – Dead man in coffin, Jesus touches the coffin and speaks, dead man is alive (1/3) • Matthew 11:5, Luke 7:22 – Words to John in imprison “Dead (plural) are Raised” • Matthew 11:20-24 – Implied Resurrection for Judgment (Sodom, Tyre, Sidon)

PASSOVER #2 TO PASSOVER #3 (6X)

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • Matthew 12:38-40 – Jesus links to Jonah regarding his death, but implies resurrection (#2) • Matthew 12:41-42 – Nineveh, Queen of the South: Judgment & Resurrection 2 Eternal Death • Matthew 13:24-43 – Wheat vs. Tares – Resurrection to Life or Death (Parable / Disciples) • Matthew 13:47-50 – Good vs. Bad Fish – Resurrection to Life or Death (Parable / Disciples)

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION (7X) • Matthew 9:23-26/Mark 5:35-43/Luke 8:49-56 – Synagogue Official’s Daughter (2/3) • Matthew 10:5-11:1 – 12 Sent Out (Gospel connected to future judgment) • Day of Judgment greater for those who reject • Do not fear…destroy both soul and body in hell • Denying before the Father • Prophet’s Reward

• Mark 6:14-29 / Matthew 14:1-12 / Luke 9:7-9 – Herod believes in the “resurrection” (wrongly thinking Jesus is John the Baptist) • Other people confused

PASSOVER #3 TO PASSOVER #4 (23X)

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • Mark 6:30-44 / Matthew 14:13-21 / Luke 9:10-17 / John 6:1-13 – Jesus grieves over John’s death • John 6:26-71 – Jesus is the bread of life, faith in Him = Eternal Life • Matthew 16:4 – Sign of Jonah reference “death and resurrection” (#3) (2x) • Mark 8:31-37 / Matthew 16:21-26 / Luke 9:22-25 – Jesus teaches on His death & resurrection (#4) • Gain the whole world, forfeit your soul, what will a man give in exchange • Temporal vs. Eternal

• Mark 8:38-9:1 / Matthew 16:27-28 / Luke 9:96-27 – Judgment coming be not ashamed of Christ • Mark 9:2-13, Matthew 17:1-13, Luke 9:28-36 – The Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah Appear • Silent until after Jesus Resurrection (Mark 9:9)

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • Mark 9:30-32 / Matthew 17:22-23 / Luke 9:43-45 – Death and Resurrection (#5) • Confusion, Grief, Concealment

• Mark 9:38-50 / Matthew 18:6-14 / Luke 9:49-50 – Love, Sin, Judgment, Resurrection • Hand, Foot, Eye

• John 7:34, 8:22 – Where I (Jesus) Go/Come From (Heaven), you (unbelievers) can not go (Heaven) • John 10:1-21 – Sheep (believers), Shepherd (Jesus), Pasture (Heaven/ Resurrection), Shepherd lays down life and take it up again. (#6) • Luke 10:1-24 – Judgment for unbelief in the future, believers names recorded in heaven • Luke 10:25-37 – Lawyer testing Jesus, “Inherit eternal life” • Luke 11:29-32 – Nineveh, Queen of the South condemn this generation (Future Judgment)

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • Luke 12 – (1) Fear the one who has authority to cast in hell, (2) parable of the rich barn builder, (3) Faithful vs Wicked Slave waiting for the master to return • John 10:22-39 – Feast of Dedication, My sheep hear my voice and receive eternal life and they are in the Father’s hand • Luke 13:22-35 – People being thrown out of the kingdom for unbelief (seeing Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Prophets) • Luke 14:15-24 – Wedding Supper Invitation • Luke 16:1-17:10 – properly using wealth for the kingdom, Lazarus and the rich man • John 11:1-44 – Raising Lazarus from the Dead (3/3) • John 11:45-54 – High Priest prophesying Jesus death resulting in one people of God

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • Mark 10:17-31 / Matthew 19:16-20:16 / Luke 18:18-30 – Inherit Eternal Life, Rich man rejects • Mark 10:32-45 / Matthew 20:17-28 / Luke 18:31-34 – Jesus’ Predicts his death and resurrection (#7) • Luke 19:11-28 – Parable of a Nobleman who went to a distant country who later returned to collect

PASSOVER #4 TO CROSS (16X)

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • John 12:20-32 – Jesus predicts his death and resurrection (#8) • John 12:44-50 – Judgment for Rejecting the Message of Christ • Matthew 22:1-14 – Invitation to the wedding rejected, judgment • Mark 12:18-27, Matthew 22:23-33, Luke 20:27-40 – Resurrection question by Sadducees • No marriage, Like the angels, Proof Abraham, Isaac, Jacob alive / referenced the burning bush, Can not die

• Mark 12:35-37, Matthew 22:41-46, Luke 20:41-44 – “Put your enemies beneath your feet” • Matthew 25:30-46 – Kingdom, Separation of the Sheep and Goat Judgment • Matthew 26:1-5 – Jesus predicts his death and resurrection (#9)

JESUS TEACHES ON THE RESURRECTION • Luke 22:14-30 – Last Passover Jesus predicts his death and 2nd coming (resurrection implied) (#10) • Mark 13:22-25 / Matthew 26:26-29 / Luke 22:17-20 - Death and Resurrection presented in the last support (#11) • John 14 – Prepare a place for you • John 15 – Resurrection to judgment…Jesus overcomes the world • John 17 – Great prayer of Christ “Glorify your son” • Mark 14:62 / Matthew 26:64 – Mock trial - Resurrection return to Rule and Reign • Luke 22:66-71 – Resurrected at the Right Hand of God to Rule • John 18:36-38 – Pilate’s discussion with Jesus • Luke 23:43 – Today you will be in Paradise

SOME OF THE REASONS PEOPLE REJECTED CHRIST • Ashamed to be associated with Christ (Mark 8:38-9:1 / Matthew 16:27-28 / Luke 9:96-27 ) • Seeking a sign, rather than seeking Him (Matthew 16:4 ) • Reject full commitment to Christ above all else (John 6:26-71) • Unwilling to deny themselves, take up one’s cross, and follow Christ (Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23) • Unwilling to give up their life for Christ (Mark 8:35, Matthew 16:25-25, Luke 9:24-25) • Reject the Works of Christ being from God, but instead claim the works are of the Devil (Mark 3:22, Matthew 12:24) • Justify Self (Luke 10:29) • Not child-like faith (Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17)

AFTER CHRIST’S DEATH BUT BEFORE THE RESURRECTION • Matthew 27:61-66 – Chief Priest and Pharisees and Pilate discuss the resurrection (secure the tomb) • Luke 23:43 – Jesus in Paradise • 1 Peter 3:19-20 / 2 Peter 2:4 – Made proclamation to the Spirits in Prison