1 Corinthians 15: Spiritual Bodies
In a sentence or two, how would you summarize the most important aspects of the gospel that Paul preached?
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If we are saved by grace, not works, why are our actions important?
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When Paul talked to people for the first time about Jesus, what do you think he said?
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If Peter saw Jesus before the other disciples, why do you think the disciples didn’t believe when Jesus appeared to all of them except Thomas?
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More than 500 people saw Jesus. Do you think [this one time] refers to a single moment, one large gathering, a period of days in a single place, or something else? Why?
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Why would it have been important for Paul to say most of the eyewitnesses were still alive?
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The Greek apostolos simply means “messenger,” referring to more than the twelve, which explains why Paul included himself among the special messengers. Who else might be included from the early church?
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Paul claimed to be the least of all the messengers. What can be said to support or question that claim?
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What is most important, preparing the message, delivering the message, hearing the message, or doing what the message says? What is the least important? Why?
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Whenever Paul addresses an issue in his letters, we can be sure he’s aware that the issue exists. Who do you think was saying that there was no resurrection of the dead?
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What does Jesus’ resurrection from the dead have to do with others being raised?
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How important to Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead?
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What makes eyewitness testimony of Jesus’ resurrection most credible?
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Why would Christians in the early church have to believe in the resurrection and reject the idea that they could still be remaining in sin?
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What makes it absurd to think that believers had died without hope?
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Why would having life on Earth and nothing beyond be a cause for pity?
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Why do you think Paul was convinced that Jesus was only the first of a host of people who would rise from the dead?
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What are the similarities and differences between Jesus Son of God and Adam, who was also a son of God?
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If God knew Adam and Eve would sin, leading to a world full of sinful people condemned to death, why didn’t he intervene and prevent their disobedience?
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How would you describe the resurrection of the dead in the last days?
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When does the Bible say that death will be defeated?
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Where does the power over death come from?
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What does baptism have to do with the resurrection of the dead?
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What does the willingness of people to die for their faith say about their sincerity?
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What did Paul have to gain my risking his life (Mark 10:29–30; 1 Corinthians 15:31–32)?
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What or who are the greatest influencers in life?
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How can people know the difference between right and wrong?
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How completely must we understand before we can believe?
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In what ways do you think Jesus’ body was different before and after the resurrection)?
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Why do you think Paul refers to Jesus as the “last Adam”?
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Why are our flesh-and-blood bodies not suitable for living with God in his Kingdom?
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How do you think all the cremated, buried, and live bodies will be transformed at the blowing of the last trumpet?
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In what ways do you think our immortal bodies will differ from the mortal bodies we have now?
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How much does our passion for the Lord depend on our perception of the reward?