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1 Corinthians 15:12–34
Key Verse 15:22 “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”
- Why might some people say that there is no bodily resurrection of the dead even though they believe in life after death? (12)
- What would be the consequences if there would be no resurrection of the dead: (a) for our faith? (14,17) (b) for our hope in Christ (18,19). What does Christ’s resurrection have to do with our sin problem? (17)
- Why is Jesus’ resurrection described as the “firstfruits”? (20,23) What does it mean to be “in Adam” or “in Christ”? (21-22) How did Christ’s resurrection begin a new humanity and a new history? (cf. Romans 5:17)
- What else will the Risen Christ do with his resurrection power, and how does this faith help us live in this world? (24–26; cf. Hebrews 2:15)
- How did Paul and his company live with resurrection faith? (30-32, Luke 9:23) What would be our philosophy and lifestyle if we didn’t have resurrection faith? (32b-34) How does having resurrection faith shape and guide everything in our present lives?