1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Contents: The resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of believers resulting from it.

Characters: God, Christ, Paul, Cephas, James, Adam.

Conclusion: The resurrection of Christ, together with His atoning work is the cornerstone of all Christian doctrine. It is the evidence that sin has been effectually put away, the ground for saving faith and the promise that all united to the Body of Christ shall be raised at His coming to receive a glorious body like unto His own, and to bear forever the image of the heavenly.

Key Word: Resurrection, 1 Corinthians 15:12.

Strong Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Corinthians 15:14; 1 Corinthians 15:17; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Corinthians 15:22; 1 Corinthians 15:23; 1 Corinthians 15:42; 1 Corinthians 15:43; 1 Corinthians 15:44; 1 Corinthians 15:47; 1 Corinthians 15:49; 1 Corinthians 15:51; 1 Corinthians 15:58.

Striking Facts: If Christ's body lies in some nameless grave, there is no hope for the believer, and the Gospel is nothing but emptiness. How do we know His sacrifice for sin was accepted? How can we hope for our own resurrection and immortality? «In Christ shall all be made alive» (1 Corinthians 15:22), but notice that the word «all» is defined«they that are Christ's» (1 Corinthians 15:23).