But if it has been preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say there is no resurrection of the dead? (1 Corinthians 15:12) The Spanish Inquisition had at least something right. You probably … Continue reading
Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed (1 Corinthians 15:11). Who’s your favorite apostle? Do you go for Peter? Are you Team Paul? Maybe you’re a Bartholomew guy. Personally, … Continue reading
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me (1 … Continue reading
For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to … Continue reading
Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born (1 Corinthians 15:7). Well, I mean, I guess it’s true. It was a bit of a … Continue reading
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things (Philippians 4:8). This would be why I don’t go in for Halloween. … Continue reading
Then he appeared to James… (1 Corinthians 15:7). This is one of those bits that I have read numerous times but only recently stopped to think about. My trusty NIV Study Bible identifies this James as the brother (well, technically … Continue reading
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and … Continue reading
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures… (1 … Continue reading
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried… (1 Corinthians 15:4). Buried Cut off from light and life and hope… Well, … Continue reading