
Death's Guarantee
Message Notes and Questions
February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
John Harris
Death’s Guarantee
1 Corinthians 15:20-34
Christ’s resurrection isn’t only a
- Christ’s resurrection guarantees our
- Christ’s resurrection guarantees God’s
- Therefore, let us
- Where did Paul’s confidence come from that Christ was in fact resurrected?
- What does Paul mean by “the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (v. 20, 23)? What does Paul say about the order of the resurrection? How can this be an encouragement to you?
- How does Paul use the analogy of Adam and Christ to explain death and resurrection (vv. 21-22)? -Romans 5:14, 17, 21
- What is the significance of the statement “the last enemy to be destroyed is death” (v. 26)?
- Do you find the idea of a bodily resurrection comforting, challenging, or hard to believe? Why or why not?
- How did Paul describe the correlation between the resurrection and his personal suffering (v. 30-32)?
- How can you apply the doctrine of bodily resurrection to your understanding of suffering and perseverance in the face of challenges?
- In light of the hope of resurrection, how can we live more meaningful and Christ-centered lives (v. 34)? How can the promise of resurrection help you in times of temptation?
- This passage is often used to comfort those who are grieving. How does the concept of the resurrection offer hope and peace in the face of death? How should this passage influence the way we interact with others and the world around us?
- What are some practical ways to share the hope of the gospel with others based on this passage?