Chalmers Church Edinburgh

1. Humbly rejoice in Christ’s increase v22-30 2. Listen to Christ’s Spirit-filled words v31-36

Intro: costly Christian living…is it worth it? Q: How can you talk about bodily resurrection?!? It’s absurd! (35) 1. A different body… just like the creator’s style! (36-41) Look at the plants ? God can do post-death bodies! Look at the animals ? God can do different bodies! Look at the stars ? God can do glorious bodies! 2. An upgraded body… just like Jesus’ resurrection! (42-49) Imperishable, glorious, powerful, spiritual 3. An essential body… just like Old Testament requires! (50-57) Conclusion: FOMO com

1. Getting into the Kingdom of God… 2. ...is utterly impossible - it will take a miracle 3. ...but anyone can get in if only they would believe

Intro: Is there any meaning in life that my inevitable death does not destroy? 1. Jesus’ resurrection means all those who die in him will live again one day (v20-23) 2. Jesus’ resurrection means death itself will be destroyed in the end (v24-28) 3. Jesus’ resurrection means living today in light of the eternal tomorrow (v29-33)

1. The issue: Christ's physical resurrection an isolated event 1 Cor 15:23 First fruits / Rom 8:29 First born / Heb 6:20 Forerunner 2. The implications: If Christ did not rise... (a) Paul & the Apostles' preaching is empty/false (vv.14-15) (b) The Christian's faith is futile - the living are unforgiven and the dead are lost (vv.17-18) Conclusion: If there is no resurrection then Christians are to be pitied (v.19)