What positive declaration does the apostle then make?
Answer
"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept. For since by man
came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall
all be made alive." Verses 20-22.
NOTE - The resurrection of Christ is in many respects the most significant fact in history. It is the
great and impregnable foundation and hope of the Christian church. Every fundamental truth of
Christianity is involved in the resurrection of Christ. If this could be overthrown, every essential doctrine
of Christianity would be invalidated. The resurrection of Christ is the pledge of our resurrection and future
life.
Whom did Jesus pronounce blessed?
How is the love of God supplied to the believer?
Upon what ground did Nicodemus rest his belief that Christ was a teacher from God?
3. Through what experience was the church to pass, and what was to develop in the church, before Christ's second coming?
How much do the dead know of what is going on among men?
How should we sympathize with others in their sorrows?
Is there danger of believers losing their hold on Christ?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle