And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I die every day–I mean that, brothers–just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord (1 Corinthians 15:30-31). This is a continuation of the argument … Continue reading
Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? (1 Corinthians 15:29) I almost skipped this verse. Seriously. This … Continue reading
Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, for he grants sleep to those he … Continue reading
Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not mean God himself, who put everything under Christ. When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to … Continue reading
The last enemy to be destroyed is death (1 Corinthians 15:26). The older I get The more people I lose The more I rejoice in this verse. How many times have you heard, or read, or said, that someone, “Lost … Continue reading
Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet (1 Corinthians … Continue reading
Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power (1 Corinthians 15:24). Someday, some glorious day, this chapter of eternity will be over. Every person, … Continue reading
But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him (1 Corinthians 15:23). God’s timing–not yours. Annoying, isn’t it? I mean, if I had a solid gold dump truck filled with diamonds … Continue reading
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive (1 Corinthians 15:22). Poor Adam Yeah, you heard me. He gets the credit for the death of humanity–right there in Scripture, for everybody to see. That’s … Continue reading
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man (1 Corinthians 15:21). It makes sense. Man broke his relationship with God. Man should fix it. It’s the “take responsibility for your own … Continue reading