This document discusses the resurrection of Christ and humanity based on 1 Corinthians 15:20-49. It outlines some basics of the resurrection, including that Christ was the first to be resurrected and that there is an order to the resurrection. It then addresses three questions about the resurrection, using analogies like sowing seeds. Finally, it contrasts our natural mortal bodies with our future resurrected spiritual bodies, saying the details of the resurrection strengthen our faith and detachment from this life.

1. I CORINTHIANS
15:20-49
RESURRECTION
REALITIES

2. Basics Of The Resurrection
The Resurrection Centers on Christ!
There is an Order to the
Resurrection
Death, Itself, Will be Abolished
Christ will still be in submission to
the Father.

3. Questions Concerning The
Resurrection, 29-49
1. What about “baptism for the
dead?”, 29.
2. “Why bother serving the Lord?”,
30-34.

4. Questions Concerning The
Resurrection, 29-49
3. “How are the dead raised?”, 35-
49.
Analogies: Sowing Seed
Different Flesh
Different Glories
First & Last “Adam”s

5. Comparing the Natural Body and
the Resurrection Body, 42-49

6. OUR NATURAL OUR
BODY: RESURRECTION
BODY:
Perishable Imperishable
Dishonor Glory
Weakness Strength
“Soulish” “Spiritual”
In Adam In Christ!
From Earth From Heaven
“Earthly” “Heavenly”
Bears the image of the Bears the Image of the
earthly Heavenly

7. WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT???
• The details of the resurrection
confirm its reality!
• The details of the resurrection
should strengthen our anticipation!
• The details of the resurrection
should “wean” us from so strong
an attachment to this life!

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