Bible Chapter Summary
1 Corinthians 15 Summary
The Resurrection of the Dead
Paul presents the resurrection of Christ as the foundation of the Christian faith, listing eyewitnesses and declaring that if Christ has not been raised, faith is in vain. He explains the order of the resurrection, the nature of the resurrection body, and the ultimate victory over death. The chapter ends with the triumphant declaration that death has been swallowed up in victory.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”
1 Corinthians 15:17
“And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.”
1 Corinthians 15:20
“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.”
1 Corinthians 15:55-57
“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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