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1 Corinthians 15:50-58
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1 Corinthians 15:35-49
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1 Corinthians 15:20-28
IN CHRIST ALL WILL BE MADE ALIVE - Apr 06, 2023 -
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
IF CHRIST HAS NOT BEEN RAISED… - Apr 05, 2023 -
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
REMEMBER THE GOSPEL, BY WHICH WE ARE SAVED - Apr 04, 2023 -
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
THE MYSTERY AND VICTORY - Aug 29, 2021 -
1 Corinthians 15:35-49
SO SHALL WE BEAR HIS LIKENESS - Aug 28, 2021 -
1 Corinthians 15:20-34
GOD MAY BE ALL IN ALL - Aug 27, 2021 -
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
WHAT IF CHRIST HAS NOT BEEN RAISED? - Aug 26, 2021 -
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
BY THIS GOSPEL YOU ARE SAVED - Aug 25, 2021 -
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
VICTORY THROUGH JESUS! - Apr 12, 2020 -
1 Corinthians 15:35-49
SO SHALL WE BEAR THE IMAGE OF THE HEAVENLY MAN - Apr 11, 2020 -
1 Corinthians 15:29-34
BECAUSE THERE IS RESURRECTION… - Apr 10, 2020 -
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
JESUS, THE FIRSTFRUITS - Apr 09, 2020 -
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION - Apr 08, 2020 -
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
THE LIFE-GIVING GOSPEL - Apr 07, 2020 -
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
VICTORY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST - Apr 29, 2019 -
1 Corinthians 15:35-49
RESURRECTION BODIES - Apr 28, 2019 -
1 Corinthians 15:29-34
THE RESURRECTION SHAPES OUR LIVES - Apr 27, 2019 -
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
THE FIRSTFRUITS OF THE RESURRECTION - Apr 26, 2019 -
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD - Apr 25, 2019 -
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST IS TRUE! - Apr 24, 2019 -
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
THE ESSENCE OF THE GOSPEL - Jan 01, 2000 -
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
VICTORY THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST - Jan 01, 2000 -
1 Corinthians 15:35-49
SO WE SHALL BEAR HIS LIKENESS - Jan 01, 2000 -
1 Corinthians 15:29-34
I DIE EVERY DAY - Jan 01, 2000 -
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
IN CHRIST ALL WILL BE MADE ALIVE - Jan 01, 2000 -
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
IF CHRIST HAS NOT BEEN RAISED - Jan 01, 2000 -
1 Corinthians 15:5-11
RESURRECTION WITNESSES - Jan 01, 2000
DON’T BE IGNORANT OF GOD, LIVE WITH RESURRECTION FAITH
Key verse: 34
NIV
29 Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? 30 And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour?(A) 31 I face death every day(B)—yes, just as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord. 32 If I fought wild beasts(C) in Ephesus(D) with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised,
33 Do not be misled:(F) “Bad company corrupts good character.”[b](G) 34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God(H)—I say this to your shame.(I)
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 15:32 Isaiah 22:13
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 From the Greek poet Menander
Cross references
- 1 Corinthians 15:30 : 2Co 11:26
- 1 Corinthians 15:31 : S Ro 8:36
- 1 Corinthians 15:32 : 2Co 1:8
- 1 Corinthians 15:32 : S Ac 18:19
- 1 Corinthians 15:32 : Isa 22:13; Lk 12:19
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 : S 1Co 6:9
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 : Pr 22:24, 25
- 1 Corinthians 15:34 : S Gal 4:8
- 1 Corinthians 15:34 : S 1Co 4:14
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ESV
29 Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? 30 Why are we (A)in danger every hour? 31 I protest, brothers, by (B)my pride in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, (C)I die every day! 32 What do I gain if, humanly speaking, (D)I fought with beasts at Ephesus? If the dead are not raised, (E)“Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” 33 (F)Do not be deceived: (G)“Bad company ruins good morals.”[a] 34 (H)Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For (I)some have no knowledge of God. (J)I say this to your shame.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 Probably from Menander's comedy Thais
Cross references
- 1 Corinthians 15:30 : 2 Cor. 11:26
- 1 Corinthians 15:31 : 1 Thess. 2:19
- 1 Corinthians 15:31 : Luke 9:23; See Rom. 8:36
- 1 Corinthians 15:32 : [2 Cor. 1:8]
- 1 Corinthians 15:32 : Cited from Isa. 22:13; [Isa. 56:12; Luke 12:19]
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 : James 1:16
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 : [ch. 5:6]
- 1 Corinthians 15:34 : See Rom. 13:11
- 1 Corinthians 15:34 : 1 Thess. 4:5
- 1 Corinthians 15:34 : ch. 6:5; [ch. 4:14]
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Christian baptism in the name of Jesus Christ lacks power and purpose if there is no resurrection, for baptism signifies a new life and hope in Jesus that extends beyond this life.
Paul faced many dangers, enemies and sufferings to preach the gospel and live for Christ. That would be foolish if there is no resurrection and heaven. Paul admits we might as well just pursue fun, comfort and entertainment as much as we can, if tomorrow we die and that’s all (Isa 22:13).
Paul quotes a Greek poet, whom the Corinthians would be familiar with: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Bad company rejects the resurrection and lives for here and now. Paul urges them to wake up, come back to their senses, and repent of such ignorant, shameful living. Rather, they should know and live according to God’s truth and power.
Prayer: Father, may I not live like a fool, chasing the things of this world. May I rather live today with true knowledge of God and with living hope in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior.
One Word: Don’t be foolish, but wise; live with faith in Jesus’ resurrection