Studies in 1 Corinthians (53)
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Studies in 1 Corinthians (53)
One born out of due season
1 Cor. 15:5-11
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Witnesses of the resurrection• Understanding the resurrection is
key to our salvation (cf. vs. 1-4)• Paul mentions a few of the
resurrection accounts – but why these particular ones?
• Mentioned in chronological order - then…after that…after that…then by…last of all
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Witnesses of the resurrection
• Seen by Cephas (Peter) (cf. 1 Cor. 1:12)
• By “the twelve” – probably that evening. A description of the group of apostles (though number present may not be exactly 12).
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Witnesses of the resurrection
• Over 500 at one time – only record of this. Either in Judea (week after resurrection) or in Galilee (cf. Matt. 28:7, Mk. 16:7)
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Witnesses of the resurrection
• After this by James – probably the Lord’s brother (cf. Jn. 7:5, Ac 1:15, Gal. 1:18-19)
• By all the apostles – possibly when He ascended (cf. Matt. 28:16-17, Mk. 16:14)
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Witnesses of the resurrection• “Last of all” by Paul – the Lord
DID appear to Paul! (Acts 9:3-5, 22:6-8, 26:12-18, cf. 2 Cor. 12:1-5)
• Why this list? Accounts presented as fact! He is about to relate OUR resurrection to the resurrection of Jesus.
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Born out of due season• “Born out of due season”
Paul’s apostleship and calling were DIFFERENT from others.
• BUT, he DID see the resurrected Lord and it changed his life. (Acts 9:3-5, 22:6-8, 26:12-18, cf. 2 Cor. 12:1-5)
Lesson: Results don’t always come from the typical places and ways.Don’t write people off BEFORE you attempt to teach them.Don’t give up after the FIRST rejection!
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Born out of due season• Paul, “the least of the
apostles”
• NOT inferior - 2 Cor. 11:5• Not worthy because of his
past. (cf. Ac. 7:57-8:1, 9:1-2, 1 Tim. 1:13-15
Lesson: Be careful before judging who is worthy to hear the gospel! Sometimes strongest opponents make the best allies when converted(i.e. Lee Strobel, Josh McDowell, C.S. Lewis, ect.)
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Born out of due season• “By the grace of God I am
what I am!” •1 Tim. 1:12-15• God’s grace – the prime factor in
salvation! Eph. 2:8-9, Rom. 3:23-24
• Grace changes through His word – Heb. 4:12, Rom. 1:16
Lesson: YOUR past doesn’t matterAnyone can become a Christian and anyone can returnGod can forgive any sin if we will repent and obey Him!How do we come in contact with His grace?
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Born out of due season• His labors more abundant than
others• A great workload. He endured
much! Phil. 3:7-11, 2 Cor. 11:22-29, etc.
• Why this attitude? Gratitude for God’s gift of salvation! Rom. 1:14
Lesson: Do we have that attitude?How great is our debt? Can we repay? Luke 7:40-42, 47, 12:48, 17:10 Titus 2:11-12, Eph. 2:10
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Does our conduct demonstrate our gratitude to Him?
1 Cor. 11:1