Part of 2022 Q2 - Kingdom Culture1 Corinthians
August 28, 2022
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. —1 Corinthians 15:3-8
Cephas - Peter
The Twelve - Disciples (Title Of Office)
James - Jesus’ brother
All the apostles - Different than the 12
Me - Paul
More than 500 = Many More
There is evidence for the resurrection
Gilbert West - Observations On The History And Evidences of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ
Lew Wallice - Ben Hurr
Frank Morrison - Who Moved The Stone?
Josh McDowell - Evidence that demands a verdict
Lee Strobel - Case for
20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For “God has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. 28 When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all. —1 Corinthians 15:20-28
Death is subject to Jesus
Resurrection is imperishable and eternal
Our hope is complete
Vs 2 - Unless you believed in vain
Vs 14 - Our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain
Vs 17 - Your faith is futile and you are still in your sins
Vs 19 - We are of all people most to be pitied
Vs 32 - Let us eat and drink for tomorrow we die
Vs 58 - Knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Dealt with division
Following different Spiritual Leaders (Brands of Christianity)
Dealt with immorality they were not addressing
Spiritual Immaturity
Wrong Motives
Lawsuits against believers
Weaker/Stronger brother issues (Idols)
Idolatry
Selfishnesss (communion)
Misunderstandings of issues surrounding Spiritual Gifts
58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. —1 Corinthians 15:58
TAKEAWAY: My service is never in vain
