Theory question 110
The Second Coming of Christ(a) Explain Paul's teaching on Resurrection
(b) Give two reasons why the Resurrection of Jesus is of great significance to Christians
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(a) Christ died for our sins, was buried and was raised on the third day according to the scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
He appeared to Cephas, the twelve, more than 500 brethren, James, all the apostles and Paul (1 Corinthians 15:5-8).
If there is no resurrection, Christ has not been raised, preaching and faith are in vain and believers are still in their sins (1 Corinthians 15:12-17).
Christ is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep; as in Adam all die, so in Christ shall all be made alive (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).
The dead will be raised with a new, spiritual body, like a seed that dies and grows into a plant (1 Corinthians 15:35-44).
At the last trumpet the dead will be raised imperishable and the living changed (1 Corinthians 15:51-52).
Death will be swallowed up in victory through Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
(b) Any two: it proves Jesus is the Son of God; it assures believers of their own resurrection and eternal life; it shows God accepted Christ's sacrifice for our sins; it gives hope and comfort in the face of death; it makes Christian labour worthwhile (1 Corinthians 15:58).
Follow 1 Corinthians 15, then two points of significance.