scripture: 1 corinthians 15:1-15:11

The resurrection: what does it mean and does it matter?

The resurrection: what does it mean and does it matter?

Paul picks up a super-important (and timely) topic as we enter 1st Corinthians 15: resurrection! This is a long chapter, and will take us right up to Easter, so we will be well prepared by the time we gather for Resurrection Sunday. The Corinthian issues with bodily resurrection, and the fact that Paul had to set the record straight, has given us the most comprehensive and practical chapter on resurrection in the Bible! It seems that there were some powerful persuaders in the Corinthian church. They were contrary to Paul and his teaching, and were influencing the whole church. One major place they departed was regarding resurrection: they were teaching that there was no bodily resurrection! I find it fascinating to ask people what they think happens when they die. Have you ever asked that? People have so many different ideas on this topic, but for the Christian the clear answer is resurrection! And not just spiritual; it is physical and literal. There is no way around that! Both Jew and Greek would have struggled with this concept. The Sadducees, one branch of Jewish leadership, rejected the resurrection among other things. Paul used this topic to create a split between Sadducees and Pharisees in Acts 23. And if you take a look at Acts 17, you will see that it was the topic of resurrection that caused an abrupt ending to Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill in Athens. Those Stoic and Epicurean philosophers would have none of it! So, what exactly is being taught in Corinth? How important, and how true, is a literal, bodily resurrection from the dead? Does it matter if it is literal or just spiritual? Can we really prove it anyway? These questions just scratch the surface of what lies ahead in chapter 15! Listen in and come and see as we dig into this important chapter!

Awareness of our sinfulness and dependence on God. Awareness of Divine Grace A Call to a purposeful life

Awareness of our sinfulness and dependence on God. Awareness of Divine Grace A Call to a purposeful life

Christ Church, Bayston Hill (UK)

Pastor Dan Bursch speaks on how no matter what you were or have done that now, you are not defined by your past. But rather you are loved and forgiven by God.

Pastor Dan Bursch speaks on how no matter what you were or have done that now, you are not defined by your past. But rather you are loved and forgiven by God.

Pastor Dan Bursch speaks on how no matter what you were or have done that now, you are not defined by your past. But rather you are loved and forgiven by God.

How many different belief systems are there? Considering matters of doctrine, let’s look at a few of the most common worldviews that stand in stark contrast to Biblical Conservative Evangelicalism.

Today is celebrated by many as Easter Sunday. It is a day when the world remembers the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. His death on the cross was a sacrifice and necessary to take away our sins. But why is His resurrection important for us?

Easter Sunday Rev. Scott Johnson, Senior Pastor based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The Resurrection is an important part of the gospel. It is essential to believe the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth Dan McQuillin 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Remember the gospel. No other thing matters. No other thing can bring us together. And no other thing can transform our lives and the lives of those around us. The gospel is central to our lives and experience as a church. To remember the gospel is to recognize its role in forming us individually and corporately as a body. If we believe the gospel, who we are and what we do will be rooted in our confession.

In the first few verses of 1 Corinthians 15 Paul plainly and clearly explains the Gospel itself. Paul starts with the Gospel because Paul knows that the Gospel is of primary importance. If they got the Gospel wrong then it wouldn't matter what else they may get right. The Gospel is and must be the primary message of the church. The central truth we need to understand today is: The Gospel must always be our primary message. In world where there are many competing messages, we as believers must ensure that the Gospel is our primary message. If we want to be the light of Jesus in a darkened culture, we cannot waver on this. While this is easy to say, it's much more difficult to do. This passage shows us three ways to ensure that the Gospel is always our primary message

What the Bible says about the gospel is exactly what we believe about the gospel. In a world where bad news permeates virtually every headline of every news outlet worldwide, the ONLY good news of all time is the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul gives us the glorious truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Life is full of hurt. We feel pain, struggle, fear, and failure. Despite it all, most of us hope. We hope for a better tomorrow. We hope for future success. We hope to be forgiven. We hope our lives will matter. And, we hope that death will not come too soon. But, false hope is no hope at all. The Bible declares that our greatest hopes hang on if Jesus rose.

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