Message & Sermon Notes
Resurrection Hope
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Pastor Jason Carlson
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
As followers of Jesus we have resurrection hope rooted in:
1. The transformation of the resurrection (v. 50-53)
“twinkling” = rhipe (quickly or suddenly)
1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
2 Corinthians 5:1-4
1 John 3:2
2 Corinthians 5:8
Philippians 1:21-23
Luke 23:43
Hebrews 11:1-3
2 Peter 3:10-13
Revelation 20:11
Revelation 21:1
“new” = kainos (newly made, previously unknown, unheard of)
New heavens and a new earth = New bodies!
2. The triumph of the resurrection (v. 54-57)
Isaiah 25:8-9
Hosea 13:14
“If I were a twin in a womb, I doubt that I could prove the existence of earth to my mate. He would probably object that the idea of an earth beyond the womb was ridiculous, that the womb was the only earth we’d ever know.
If I tried to explain that earthlings live in a greatly expanded environment and breathe air, he would only be more skeptical. After all, a fetus lives in water; who could imagine its being able to live in a universe of air? To him such a transition would seem impossible.
It would take birth to prove the existence of earth to a fetus. A little pain, a dark tunnel, a gasp of air- and then the wide world! Green grass, a parent’s lap, lakes, the ocean, horses. With enough room that you don’t have to shove, and a universe beyond.” – Joseph Bayly, The View From A Hearse
John 11:25-26
Romans 3:19-20
Romans 3:21-25a
3. The task of the resurrection (v. 58)
What is “the work of the Lord”?
• Pursuing unity with other Christians
• Embracing spiritual wisdom instead of earthly wisdom
• Growing in humility
• Repenting of sin
• Resolving disputes
• Fleeing immorality
• Forsaking idolatry
• Faithfulness to our marriage vows
• Purposeful and contented singleness
• Living daily life in communion with Christ
• Sacrificing your rights for the sake of others
• Exercising spiritual gifts for the benefit of the church
• Loving one another with Christ-like love
• Worshiping together in an orderly manner
• Sharing the gospel with unbelievers
1 Corinthians 15:51-52
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. What hope do you find in the resurrection of Jesus?
2. What might it look like for you to live in light of our resurrection hope?
Questions for discussion:
1. How would you summarize Paul’s argument in chapter 15?
2. What interests you or excites you most when you think about the reality of the Christian’s future resurrection?
3. Why can a Christian be confident that our work on behalf of Jesus is never in vain?
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