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    1 Corinthians 15 (KJV)

    Read 1 Corinthians chapter 15 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    1 Corinthians 15

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    1 Corinthians 15:3-4

    "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also rece…"

    1 Corinthians 15:57

    "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through ou…"

    1 Corinthians 15:55

    "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?…"

    1 Corinthians 15:10

    "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which …"

    1 Corinthians 15:55-57

    "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? …"

    1 Corinthians 15:58

    "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, …"

    1 Corinthians 15:20

    "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstf…"

    1 Corinthians 15:52

    "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: …"

    1 Corinthians 15:3

    "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also rece…"

    1 Corinthians 15:4

    "And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day…"

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    1 Corinthians 15 Summary

    First Corinthians 15 is the Bible's most extensive treatment of resurrection — both Christ's and ours. Paul begins by restating the gospel: 'Christ died for our sins... was buried, and rose again the third day.' He lists eyewitnesses including over 500 people at once. If Christ has not been raised, Paul argues, 'then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.'

    Paul then explains the nature of the resurrection body — 'sown in corruption; raised in incorruption; sown in weakness; raised in power.' The 'last Adam' (Christ) is a life-giving spirit. The chapter climaxes with the triumphant declaration: 'O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?... thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'

    Key Themes

    Resurrection of ChristResurrection of BelieversVictory over DeathThe Gospel Defined

    Key Verses in 1 Corinthians 15

    "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day."

    — 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

    The gospel in its most compressed form — Christ's death, burial, and resurrection for our sins.

    "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"

    — 1 Corinthians 15:55

    The believer's triumphant taunt — death has been defeated and stripped of its terror.

    "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

    — 1 Corinthians 15:58

    Because resurrection is real, every effort for God's kingdom has eternal significance.

    Life Application

    Because Jesus rose, everything changes: your sins are forgiven, your death is temporary, your body will be raised, and your labor for God is never wasted. The resurrection is not a footnote to the gospel — it IS the gospel. Live today in light of eternity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why is the resurrection so important?

    Paul says if Christ hasn't been raised, faith is futile and believers are still in their sins (v.17). The resurrection validates Jesus' claims, confirms the atonement, defeats death, and guarantees believers' future resurrection. Without it, Christianity collapses.

    What will the resurrection body be like?

    Paul uses seed-to-plant imagery: the resurrection body is continuous with the current body but gloriously transformed. It will be imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual — freed from decay, weakness, and mortality. Jesus' resurrection body is the model.

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