But someone may ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” –How foolish! (1 Corinthians 15:35-36) Yikes, Paul. Pretty harsh reaction to what seem like reasonable questions. But, of course, context is key. Paul … Continue reading
Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God–I say this to your shame (1 Corinthians 15:34). Given the context, the sin Paul is talking about the denial of … Continue reading
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” (1 Corinthians 15:33) I’ve heard that saying since I was a little kid. I didn’t know it was biblical at the time, but it still seemed like a wise thing to … Continue reading
If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” (1 Corinthians 15:32). Wait, so… Did Paul really fight wild … Continue reading
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
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