IN CHRIST ALL WILL BE MADE ALIVE

Passage: 1Corinthians 15:20~28  

Key verse: 22


1. Christ the firstfruits (20-23)

In Adam all die. Adam disobeyed God and brought sin and death to all people. We cannot defeat death with life insurance or savings accounts or by medical science. Our life and death problem is a sin problem. God sent Jesus to die for our sins. He raised Jesus from the dead. When we believe in him, our sins are forgiven and we have eternal life, beginning now. Jesus Christ is the firstfruits. He rose from death and we are made alive in him.

2. He must reign (24-28)

Jesus will come again to destroy all dominion and authority and power. He will put all his enemies under his feet, fulfilling the prophecy of Psalm 8:6. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is destroyed by resurrection. When everything is under Jesus' feet, as God promised, God's creation order will be restored and God will rule over all, forever and ever.


Prayer: Lord, thank you for life and hope. Come quickly and reign forever.

One Word: In Christ all will be alive