The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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3. No Christian faith exists without the resurrection!

C. The argument for the centrality of the resurrection, and the resurrection of Christ, 1 Cor. 15.12-20

1. If no resurrection exists, then Christ Jesus himself has not been raised , v.13.

2. And if Christ himself has not been raised:

a. The Apostles’ preaching is in vain (worthless), and our faith in that preaching is in vain (worthless), v.14.

b. The Apostles misrepresented God (i.e., they lied about God ) since they testified that God raised up Jesus from the dead, v.15.

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3. Again, if the dead are not raised, not even Christ Jesus himself has been raised , v. 16.

4. And if Christ has not been raised:

a. Our faith in Jesus is futile (completely meaningless), v.17.

b. We are still in our sins, v. 17.

c. Those who have fallen asleep inMessiah Jesus have perished, v. 18.