I Corinthians 15:1- 34 The Resurrection & Being Baptized for the Dead

We’ll answer these questions:
1. What does Paul mean by the gospel?
2. What does it mean to “receive” the gospel?
3. What does it mean to “stand” in the gospel?
4.Does the gospel save us or does Jesus save us?
5. And does “IF” mean my salvation may not be secure?

We discuss the Judgment Seat of Christ, the fact that Christianity is falsifiable, Paul’s defense of the resurrection, universal reconciliation, eternal damnation, and Paul’s unique ability to expound on spiritual truths in a manner so sophisticated that he can be difficult to follow without considerable study.

Hear about ancient traditions regarding ceremonial activities “for the dead”, both godly and ungodly. Find out about 6 different kinds of baptism in the Bible, (5 of which do not involve water).

Find out our best understanding of what in means to be baptized for the dead, (and who was baptized for the dead ) according to I Cor 15:29.

We rarely refer to commentaries, but on this one we went to 6 of our “go-to” Bible teachers. Pastors: Bob Enyart, of Denver Bible Church, Justin Johnson at Grace Ambassadors in Indiana, David Reid at Columbus Bible in Ohio, Alex Kurz  with Richard Jordan at Shorewood in Chicago, Paul Lucas at Hillview in West Virginia, and David O’Steen at Hope Bible in Georgia. We recommend all of them.

And finally, we answer the question, “Should Christians expect to, or be expected to stop sinning according to I Cor 15:34?

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