1- Inseparable Connection - v12-13,16-The bodily resurrection of Christ guarantees the future resurrection of the dead.-2- Devastating Consequences -if Christ has not been raised--- Christian preaching and faith are pointless - v14-- The Bible is full of lies - vv15-16-- We are still in our sins - v17-- Believers who have died are in torment - v18-- Our whole lives have been staked on a sham - v19--Preparing your heart for the sermon---What are the essential components of the Gospel---What is the connection between Christ's resurrection and our future resurrection---Is it that big of deal is someone denies the resurrection of the dead- What is at stake---Other passages to consider- Ps 19-7-11- Rom 4-25- 1 Cor 6-14- 15-1-20- 2 Cor 4-14- 5-8- Phil 1-21,23- 1 Thess 4-13-18--Digging Deeper---Why is it so important that the Bible is w-o error---How does our salvation depend on Christ's resurrection---How does our sure hope of a future resurrection impact our lives in the present-