Introduction—the unbreakable bond (12): “Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?”
I: If there is no resurrection of the dead, then…
• Christ is not raised (13, 16) and therefore …
o Gospel Preaching is useless (14a) o Our faith is useless (14b) o We are liars (15) o We are still in our sins (17) o Believers who have died have perished (18) o We are to be pitied (19)
II: But Christ has been raised! And therefore …
• Christ is the firstfruits (20-23)
• Christ wins! (24-28)
III: If the dead are not raised, then …
• Why are people baptized on their behalf? (29)
• Why do we live as we do? (30-32a)
• Live however you want (32b)
Conclusion (33-34)—Beliefs and Behavior … Benefits and the Benefactor …
“You must first have Christ Himself, before you can partake of those benefits by Him.” Thomas Boston
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
