The Glory of Christ’s Resurrection

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 15 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2013

Northwest Bible Church – March 31, 2013 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
1 Corinthians 15
The Glory of Christ’s Resurrection
               Intro

               1. PRIORITY OF THE RESURRECTION (1 Cor 15:1-4).

               2. PROOF OF THE RESURRECTION (1 Cor 15:5-11).  

               3. PERILS OF NO RESURRECTION (1 Cor 15:12-19).

a) We are false witnesses (1 Cor 15:15).

b) Your faith is worthless and in vain (1 Cor 15:14, 17).

c) You are still in your sins (1 Cor 15:17).

d) Our hope is foolish and the dead perish (1 Cor 15:18-19).

               4. PROGRESSION OF THE RESURRECTION (1 Cor 15:20-34).   

a) Christ was the first fruits of those who are asleep (1 Cor 15:20).

b) Christ’s resurrection guarantees our future resurrection (1 Cor 15:22-23).

c) Paul’s motivation to sacrifice (1 Cor 15:30-32).

               5. PROPERTIES OF THE RESURRECTION (1 Cor 15:35-49).  

a) Illustrated in nature (1 Cor 15:37-41).

b) Applied to the resurrection body (1 Cor 15:42-49).

               6. PURPOSE OF THE RESURRECTION (1 Cor 15:50-58).  

a) The perishable cannot inherit the imperishable (1 Cor 15:50).

b) The last trumpet announces the moment of victory (1 Cor 15:51-57).

               7. PROPER RESPONSE TO THE RESURRECTION (1 Cor 15:58).  

Conclusion