Scripture Text: 1 Cor 15:20-28
In 1 Corinthians 15, the resurrection of Jesus in verse 20 provides the turning point. When we believe that Jesus died and rose again, are we believing it as a historical event or do we truly believe that Jesus died and rose again for us. In this verse, Paul is saying that none can be resurrected until Jesus be first resurrected. Although Jesus was not the only one who rose from the dead, Paul was implying that Jesus is the firstfruit of them that slept. The others who rose from the dead, died again. But Jesus rose again and He remains alive.
In verses 21 and 22, Adam the first man disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit. This act of disobedience brought sin and death into mankind. But Jesus brings life. Life is only needed for those who are dead. Thus, do you recognize that you are dead in your sins? Jesus promises that He will give life and we will be alive forevermore. Jesus is the only way. Only those who believe in Him are made alive. Therefore, are you in Christ?
Verse 23 can only be applied to those who are in Christ Jesus. When Jesus comes again, those who are dead in Christ will be resurrected. And we who are still alive will be raptured in the twinkling of an eye, and we will meet Jesus in mid-air. We can face death without fear because there is hope and comfort that we will be in heaven for eternity.
Verses 24 to 28 speak of the final victory that Jesus will have. All these will happen in the last day. All those in Christ will be protected, but those outside of Christ will be deemed His enemies and will suffer. Are you for God? Or against God?
In verses 21 and 22, Adam the first man disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit. This act of disobedience brought sin and death into mankind. But Jesus brings life. Life is only needed for those who are dead. Thus, do you recognize that you are dead in your sins? Jesus promises that He will give life and we will be alive forevermore. Jesus is the only way. Only those who believe in Him are made alive. Therefore, are you in Christ?
Verse 23 can only be applied to those who are in Christ Jesus. When Jesus comes again, those who are dead in Christ will be resurrected. And we who are still alive will be raptured in the twinkling of an eye, and we will meet Jesus in mid-air. We can face death without fear because there is hope and comfort that we will be in heaven for eternity.
Verses 24 to 28 speak of the final victory that Jesus will have. All these will happen in the last day. All those in Christ will be protected, but those outside of Christ will be deemed His enemies and will suffer. Are you for God? Or against God?
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