July 15, 2017 / by Enduring Word 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 - Diversity and Unity in the Gifts of the Spirit. . The point is plain: There is no wise man, no scribe, and no debater who can do what Jesus Christ has done. We dont find freedom by focusing on ourselves, because Jesus became for us redemption. for the Christians destiny. c. You do not sow that body that shall be God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body: When you plant a wheat seed, a big wheat seed does not come up. For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister (Hebrews 6:10). ii. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. : This probably refers to the first meeting Jesus had with His assembled disciples, mentioned in Mark 16:14, Luke 24:36-43, and John 20:19-25. Their problem with the resurrection also indicated the source of many of their moral problems. I am, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, ? enduring word 1 corinthians 15 Best Selling Author and International Speaker. On all counts, the resurrection body wins! Is made a "making alive spirit," a spirit that makes alive. Mans flesh only is informed by a reasonable and immortal soul, not so the flesh of other creatures: and hence the difference. (Trapp). All rights reserved worldwide. The Gospel of Matthew; The Gospel of Mark; The Gospel of Luke; The Gospel of John; The Book of Acts; The Book of Romans; The Book of 1 Corinthians . Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. At its narrowest part the isthmus was crossed by a level track called the diolcus, over which vessels were dragged on rollers from one port to the other. Death is a defeated enemy because of the work of Jesus, an enemy that will one day. Grace, by definition, is given freely. Death has no power over the person found in Jesus Christ. Paul made it clear that to be, ? do not mean Paul actually considered the message and God foolish. This the church of Corinth was famous for. For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where, : In this quotation from Isaiah 29:14, Paul shows that in spiritual matters, God opposes the wisdom of man. Surely, Paul remembered his converts, but the issue of baptism, though important, was not as important to Paul. 3. (20-23) The resurrection of Jesus was the firstfruit of our resurrection. If Jesus cannot offer a complete sacrifice for sins, our sins are not completely paid for before God. He recognizes that the gifts were not the problem, but wrong attitudes and beliefs about the gifts. Yes, but only broken that it may be re-formed. Probably, Sosthenes was Pauls scribe (or, more technically, his amanuensis). I am of Paul: There was the Paul Party, who declared We are following in the footsteps of the man who founded our church, the apostle Paul. c. He who glories, let him glory in the LORD: Paul uses this reference to Jeremiah 9:23-24 to show that God did it all this way so that God would get the glory. Paul was in Athens a day or two; he stayed in Corinth for a year and a half. : A resurrected body is not a resuscitated corpse. He writes of the constant imminent danger to his physical life. iv. Conceivably, if Paul had not worked as hard as he did, the grace of God would still have been given to him, but in some measure it would be given. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Session 1: The God of All Comfort. When you bury the body of a believer, you are sowing a seed that will come out of the earth as a resurrection body. e. If the dead do not rise, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. Pauls third proof for the resurrection in this section is also compelling. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Called to be an apostle: At the outset of the letter indeed, the very first few words Paul fearlessly declares his apostolic credentials. They are not lost; they are sown. (Spurgeon). The ancient Egyptians, at the end of a big banquet, often escorted a wooden image of a man in a coffin around the tables, telling people to have a good time now, because youll be dead sooner than you think. i. That Paul did not regard baptism as essential to salvation is also seen by the fact that he did not keep careful track of those he baptized: Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other, . The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. So when he says we he means we believers. (Morris). to travel between Ephesus and Corinth. Paul knows that he is not one of the twelve apostles, but he is on par with them because, like them, he is chosen by God. (Robertson), An apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, : With this, Paul emphasizes his point and already begins contending with the Christians of Corinth. Lady Huntington, the rich and influential friend of Whitfield and Wesley, said she was going to heaven by an m: it isnt any noble; instead it is not many noble. It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is a new order of life that will never die again. Paul always remembered how he had sinned against Jesus church. Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits. Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. v. Those who thus veil an unwelcome truth imagine that they make disciples, whereas they are only paying homage to unbelief, and comforting men in their rejection of divine propitiation for sin. ? This is the sting of death to you, unconverted ones, not that you are dying, but that after death is the judgment, and that you must stand before the Judge of the quick and dead to receive a sentence for the sins which you have committed in your body against him. (Spurgeon). Jesus also made a special appearance to Peter (Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5). "THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS" Chapter Fifteen OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER 1) To see how the resurrection of Jesus is the basis of our faith 2) To determine why we believe that Jesus was indeed raised from the dead 3) To notice the sequence of events which will occur at the end of time as presented in this chapter 4) To understand He kept to His gospel, because for those who believed it (both Jews and Greeks), Christ crucified is the power of God and the wisdom of God. after His death. No one will stand before God and declare, I figured You out or You did it just like I thought You should. Gods ways are greater and higher, and nothing of the flesh will glory in His presence. b. v. It is possible there was not an actual Paul Party or Apollos Party or Peter Party or Jesus Party at Corinth. Christ crucified was the ultimate oxymoron, and this was what Paul preached! I know thou art no more able to destroy me, but thou art sent as a messenger to conduct me to the golden gate wherein I shall enter and see my Saviours unveiled face for ever. While therefore it is unscriptural to make baptism essential to salvation or a certain means of regeneration, it is nevertheless a dangerous act of disobedience to undervalue or neglect it. (Hodge). The actual Corinthian factions may have centered around people in the congregation, not the different apostles who ministered to them. And so it is written, The first man Adam became a living being. The last Adam, , gave us one kind of body. They got this bad thinking by associating either with Jews who did not believe in the resurrection (such as the Sadducees) or by associating with pagan, Greek philosophical types, who did not believe in the resurrection (Acts 17:31-32). e. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed: In a single moment, Jesus will gather His people (both dead and on the earth) to Himself, for resurrection. a. In Ephesians 1:10, Paul reveals Gods eternal purpose in history: When He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power, to men, to Satan, and even to death. Were the ones really right with God!, vi. But most prominent was the worship of the Corinthian Aphrodite, who had more than 1,000 hierodouloi (female prostitutes and priestesses) in her service. i. i. has Old Testament associations, especially in the Septuagint (the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament). are significant. This thought will not only to keep you going, but 1 Corinthians 15:58 also says that it can motivate you to always abound in the work of the Lord.' I believe that God has used this exhortation to encourage the guardians to abound in the work of the Lord. That Paul did not regard baptism as essential to salvation is also seen by the fact that he did not keep careful track of those he baptized: Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. But every man Shall be reanimated, raised, and glorified; in his own order Or in his own band, as more properly signifies, denoting a band of soldiers, a cohort, or legion; the word for order being rather . we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, mean that Paul predicted Jesus would come in his lifetime? He regarded himself as. For those who are not in Jesus Christ, death still has its sting. I am of Cephas: There was the Peter Party, who declared We are following in the footsteps of the man who is first among all the apostles. 1 CORINTHIANS - PROBLEMS OF A LOCAL CHURCH Click chart to enlarge Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission. Surely, Paul remembered his converts, but the issue of baptism, though important, was not, , it is impossible to claim that Paul was a sacramentalist. Declare that His solutions prepares another generation for life. Originally it said strongly, we preach Christ crucified. Now I say this, that each of you says, I am of Paul, or I am of Apollos, or I am of Cephas, or I am of Christ. Is Christ divided? So he was fired from or quit his job as ruler of the synagogue! Pottery and Corinthian brass (a mixture of gold, sliver and copper) from the city were world famous. Jesus did not die as a mere martyr for a cause. i. For the abundance of their spiritual gifts. Not only did they see Jesus after His death, but they saw Him in a manner which revolutionized their faith and trust in Him. Answer: First Corinthians 13:8-10: "Love never fails. The first perfect man, Adam, gave us one kind of body. If there is no resurrection, then there is no future judgment to consider. iii. is simply a thing to be understood by spiritual, rather than by merely human perception. b. I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily, : Paul will boast a little here. e. It pleased God: God takes pleasure in accomplishing our salvation in a way no one would have expected. , and the church also started preaching Jesus the Great Man and Jesus the Moral Example instead of Christ crucified. 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:20-58 - The Glory of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 16 - A Collection and a Conclusion 1 2 Bible Commentary Quick Navigation Start Here! i. a. all the credit for the change in His life. The church also had even lost Jesus in the message, preaching religious platitudes and social graces. The first trumpet meant, strike the tents and prepare to leave; the second trumpet meant, fall into line; the third and last trumpet meant march away. This last trumpet describes the Christians marching orders at the rapture of the Church. Raised in incorruption raised in glory raised in power: Our resurrection body will be glorious! Where is the disputer of this age? When Paul came to Corinth in A.D. 50 the city was famous for hundreds of years before he was born. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. How different for the Christian! How bad was crucifixion? 2. i. Christ (Messiah) meant power, splendor, and triumph. God raises the dead. You dont understand the tension between Christ and crucified. If the cross is the, iv. Paul isnt condemning all learning or education; he merely says that by themselves they are useless for obtaining spiritual wisdom. : We dont often think of the burial of Jesus as part of the gospel, but it is. ii. If, in the manner of men, I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantage. Probably, was Pauls scribe (or, more technically, his, To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called, with a building where Christians meet. Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and, But that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment, perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment, . Crucified meant weakness, defeat, and humiliation. At its narrowest part the isthmus was crossed by a level track called the, iv. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Through much of this book, Paul deals with the moral problems of the Corinthians: envy, divisions, pride, immorality, greed, irreverence, and selfishness. Let a man so consider us: Paul asks that he, and the other apostles ( us) be regarded by the Corinthians as servants. They were not looking for the message of the cross. And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching, If Christ is not risen, then our preaching is in vain, : If there is no resurrection, then Jesus is not risen, and Paul and the other apostles have preached. (24-28) The resurrection of Jesus leads to the resolution of all things. Foolish one, what you sow is not made alive unless it dies. 15:20-34 All that are by faith united to Christ, are by his resurrection assured of their own. The double speaks, as in 2 Corinthians 5:2, Romans 7:24, out of P.'s painful self-consciousness: cf. : The cumulative testimony of these witnesses is overwhelming. First, every day carefully consider the certainty of death. But dont expose Him to the horror and the humiliation of hanging on a cross. But God wanted, , and if we dont embrace the cross, even with all its strange contradictions and demands, then we are.