Chapter Summary

The resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of believers resulting from it.

Discussion Questions for 1 Corinthians, Chapter 15

1. Why does Paul tell the Corinthian Church that not all will "fall asleep" (HCSB)? In what ways does this inform us about Paul's view of the return of Christ? How would you interpret the analogy of "sleeping" as it relates to death and the resurrection?
2. What is important about Paul repeatedly using the phrase "according to the Scriptures" (HCSB)? How does this denote a reliance on the Word of God for our beliefs? In what ways do you depend on the Bible to determine what you believe about God?
3. What is the "gospel" (HCSB) that Paul articulated to the Corinthians? How would you both define and share the gospel in your life today?
4. Why is it important that Jesus "appeared" (HCSB) to all of the people Paul lists in this chapter? How does this confirm or verify the resurrection? What is the significance of eyewitness testimony as it relates to the resurrection of Jesus?
5. What are the attributes of our new "resurrection body"? In what ways does the physical nature of the resurrection underscore its reality? What are some aspects of the resurrection that are hard for you to understand?
6. How would you define "death" (HCSB)? In what ways has Jesus had victory over death, and what does that mean?
7. Why is the "splendor" (HCSB) of the "heavenly body" (HCSB) so great as described by Paul? What might this teach you about heaven?
8. What is the relationship between Jesus's resurrection and our resurrection? How does His death bring us life?
9. Why is the resurrection completely essential to our faith? In what ways would we be "pitied" (HCSB) if the resurrection was not true?
10. Why does Paul call himself "the least of the apostles" (HCSB)? What are the ways that Jesus changed Paul's life and character? How did you personally change when Jesus saved you?

Key Words/Phrase

Resurrection, v. 12.

Characters

God, Christ, Paul, Cephas, James, Adam.

Strong Verse(s)

3, 14, 17, 20, 22, 23, 42, 43, 44, 47, 49, 51, 58.