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Confusion over Resurrection: Understanding Past and Future Impact on Present

This article addresses the confusion within the Corinthian church regarding the resurrection. It explores the nature of the resurrection, refutes the error propagated, and emphasizes the importance of the resurrection in shaping our beliefs and actions.

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Confusion over Resurrection: Understanding Past and Future Impact on Present

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  1. Man has been confused as he looks to the past and the future Past How Life Began Future How Life Ends Both affect Present

  2. 1 Corinthians 15 Corinthians had some within church that believed & taught error 1 Cor. 15:12 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead

  3. 1 Cor. 15:12 Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead • What was this error? • Believed in resurrection of Christ • But denied general resurrection at end of time • Where originate? • Not Sadducees – for denied resurrection of Christ • Probably pagan Greeks – viewed the body as evil (Gnostic thought) • Thus, the resurrection impossible • Thus, the resurrection undesirable! • In the end – origin matters little – error that needed refuting!

  4. 1 Corinthians 15 Addresses the Confusion over Resurrection The Resurrection of Christ - An Established Fact (vv. 1-11) All Men Shall Be Raised (vv. 12-34) The Nature Of The Resurrection (vv. 35-53) Victorious Over Death Through Christ (vv. 54-57) Must Live In View Of The Resurrection (v. 58) • How error spreads • The danger of error • The nature of the Resurrection • The Hope we have • How our views affect our living Learn:

  5. Confusion Over the Resurrection

  6. Confusion Over the Resurrection The Problem

  7. The Problem Moved from the Foundation • Doctrine said: no resurrection from the dead (v. 12, 13, 16) • To accept – had to move from foundation: resurrection of Christ (vv. 1-4) • Gospel was preached, received & you stood (v. 1) • Should have (but didn’t) hold fast to foundation (v. 2) • Possible to believe in vain (v. 2) • Is a connection between foundation & error (v. 13)

  8. Confusion Over the Resurrection The Problem The Argument / Reasoning

  9. The Argument / Reasoning It can’t be It is impossible • Influenced by others • This error didn’t come from the word of God (cf. v. 34). • This error didn’t come from the apostles! • It had to come from the influence of others • Shouldn’t have been easily moved (v. 12; Gal. 1:6-ff) • Should have held to what they knew to be true!

  10. The Argument / Reasoning It can’t be It is impossible • Influenced by others • Reasoned: How can it be? (v. 35) • Based upon human reasoning – how can it be - impossible • Based upon assumption (i.e. body is evil) • Based upon misunderstanding of basics (cf. v. 34): • Earthly –vs- heavenly (vv. 35-ff) • Resurrected body will be changed (v. 51) • Accept what wanted – reject what can’t explain (vv. 12-19, 29)

  11. Confusion Over the Resurrection The Problem The Argument / Reasoning The Danger

  12. The Danger Corrupting The problem grows • Influence of error is among you (v. 12) • Association with advocates of error is corrupting (v. 33) • Lack of knowledge (though the claim of superiority) made them ripe for influence (vv. 33-34) • Are susceptible to leave other principles (vv. 12-19; 29) • If moved once – could move again • Other principles are tied to the resurrection: • Resurrection of Christ • Forgiveness of sins • Hope for future • Practice of baptism

  13. Confusion Over the Resurrection The Problem The Argument / Reasoning The Danger The Response

  14. The Response How Error Is Refuted • Evidence of the foundation • An apostle received – by inspiration (v. 3) • Witnesses (vv. 5-11)

  15. The Response How Error Is Refuted • Evidence of the foundation • Consequence of the error (vv. 12-19) • If no resurrection – Christ not raised (v. 13) • If Christ not raised – preaching vain (v. 14) • If preaching is vain – faith is vain (v. 14) • Those teach resurrection of Christ – liars (v. 15) • If Christ is not raised – no forgiveness (v. 17) • If no resurrection – no hope (vv. 18-19) • If no resurrection – no need to be baptized (v. 29)

  16. The Response How Error Is Refuted • Evidence of the foundation • Consequence of the error (vv. 12-19) • Shows consistence & inconsistency (vv. 12-19; 20-28) • If reject general resurrection – must reject resurrection of Christ (vv. 12-19) • If accept resurrection of Christ – must accept general resurrection (vv. 20-28)

  17. The Response How Error Is Refuted • Evidence of the foundation • Consequence of the error (vv. 12-19) • Shows consistence & inconsistency (vv. 12-19; 20-28) • Show basic misunderstanding / assumptions • Error is built upon assumption & misunderstandings • Shows difference in physical & spiritual body (vv. 35-49) • Shows flesh and blood can’t inherit heaven – thus a change takes place (vv. 50-53)

  18. Confusion Over the Resurrection The Problem The Argument / Reasoning The Danger The Response The Meaning to Us

  19. The Meaning to Us What the Res. means Hope for the faithful who died (v. 18) Hope for something better (v. 19) Enemy “death” will be finally destroyed (vv. 26, 54) Reason to endure hardships (vv. 30-32) Look forward to a superior body (vv. 42, 44, 51-53) Know our steadfast labor is not in vain (v. 58)

  20. Confusion Over the Resurrection The Problem The Argument / Reasoning The Danger The Response The Meaning to Us

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