1Corinthians 15
Based on this passage what descriptions would you give to the creeds of the early church?
Why did they consider these facts about Jesus to be so vitally important?
Why does Paul list off the witnesses of the resurrection to the Corinthians?
Why do you think Paul mentions his witness of the resurrection even though it is abnormal?
Why is Paul even bothering with rehashing the Christian creed with them?
How would the application of this creed alter your basic ways of thinking?
Read verses 12 – 33.
Describe the error the Corinthians are making in their thinking. Why would this be such a tempting perspective for them?
What are some of the reasons Paul gives as to why bodily resurrection is such an important teaching?
How can Jesus be “made subject” to the Father and still be his equal as the text also teaches?
What in the world is Paul talking about when he is discussing baptism for the dead?
How might an emphasis on immortality without a concept of resurrection negatively effect the ideas, actions, attitudes, etc. of disciples?
What aspects of your world view need to change based on the implications of the gospel?
How do you go about changing worldview?
Read verses 34 – 58.
Compare and contrast our resurrection bodies and our current bodies.
What illustrations does Paul use to describe these realities? How are these particularly good illustrations? What other contemporary illustrations can we think of comparing these?
Why will we need transformed bodies? Why is Paul so excited about these prospects?
Based on this end-times hope, how does Paul say our lives should be different?
How would having a more eternal perspective improve your life for Jesus now?
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