I Corinthians 15:20-34
The Resurrection of the Dead – Part 2

Today, 06/02/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 15:20-34.

20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?

31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.

33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

[King James Version]

Suggested Questions:

1. What does the noun “firstfruits” mean?

2. What does “in Adam” mean? What does “in Christ” mean? (Verse 22.)

3. Did the saints of the Old Testament and pre-Old Testament times also belong to Christ? If so, why? If not, why?

4. When will Jesus deliver the kingdom to the Father?

5. Does the event mentioned in verse 28 prove that God the Word is not equal to God but under God’s authority?

6. What does baptism for the dead mentioned in verse 29 mean?

7. What do Paul’s words “I die daily” in verse 31 mean? Why did Paul die every day?

8. What were the beasts mentioned in verse 32?

9. Why are there people who do not know God in the Church, as Paul wrote in verse 34?

Suggested Applications:

1. Memorize verse 33.

2. Are you awake or not? Are you sinning or not?