Introduction

Introduction-1

• God’s plan for the redemption of man was predestined before the foundation of the world. (Eph. 1)
• Paul had just shown the authority of Christ over all power and authority and even death.
• Jesus being subject to the Father was made head over the church and over all power and authority.

Introduction-2

• Jesus will in the last day, deliver the kingdom to the Father so that God may be all in all.
• In this last section we will see the events of the last coming of Christ

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Preliminary Thoughts

Why Was man Created?

Preliminary Thoughts-1

Why Was Man Created?

• The resurrection of man is the culmination of God's glory and love.
• We were made for the glory of God. (Is. 43:7)
• God's all encompassing goodness is seen in the form of Jesus Christ (John 2:11).
• This glory is shared by Christ with man. (Jn. 16:22)

Isaiah 43:7

Everyone who is called by My name,

Whom I have created for My glory;

I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

Preliminary Thoughts-2

Why Was Man Created?

• The resurrection of man is the culmination of God's glory and love.
• We were made for the glory of God. (Is. 43:7)
• God's all encompassing goodness is seen in the form of Jesus Christ (John 2:11).
• This glory is shared by Christ with man. (Jn. 16:22)

John 2:11

This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.

Preliminary Thoughts-3

Why Was Man Created?

• The resurrection of man is the culmination of God's glory and love.
• We were made for the glory of God. (Is. 43:7)
• God's all encompassing goodness is seen in the form of Jesus Christ (John 2:11).
• This glory is shared by Christ with man. (Jn. 16:22)

John 16:22

Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.

Preliminary Thoughts-5

Why Was Man Created?

• God is the one being glorified through the lives of Christians.
• Christians will be fully glorified at the end of time in God's heavenly presence (Rom 5:2; Col. 3:4) where the glory of God will be seen everywhere (Rev 21:23).
• Believers are visibly seen and represent God's all encompassing goodness to the world. (John 6:28-29; 1 Cor 10:31-33)

Rom. 5:2

through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Col. 3:4

When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Rev. 21:23

The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it.

Preliminary Thoughts-5

Why Was Man Created?

• God is the one being glorified through the lives of Christians.
• Christians will be fully glorified at the end of time in God's heavenly presence (Rom 5:2; Col. 3:4) where the glory of God will be seen everywhere (Rev 21:23).
• Believers are visibly seen and represent God's all encompassing goodness to the world. (John 6:28-29; 1 Cor 10:31-33)

John 6:28-29

Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”

Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.”

1 Cor. 10:31-33

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Preliminary Thoughts-6

Why Was Man Created?

• With an understanding of why man was created, the purpose of man becomes clear.
• Human beings are to "do all to the glory of God"
• That by doing the work of God the world will "believe in Him whom He has sent."

Preliminary Thoughts-7

Why Was Man Created?

• Among all of His creation, God has determined that human beings would be meaningful to Him.
• He chose to delight in His people and to allow us to bring joy to His heart (Isa 62:3-5)

Isaiah 62:3-5

You shall also be a crown of glory In the hand of the Lord, And a royal diademin the hand of your God.

You shall no longer be termed Forsaken, Nor shall your land any more be termed Desolate; But you shall be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; For the Lord delights in you, And your land shall be married.

For as a young man marries a virgin, So shall your sons marry you; And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, So shall your God rejoice over you.

Preliminary Thoughts-7

Why Was Man Created?

• We are to bring glory to God - 1 Cor. 10:31-33
• God has determined that human beings would be meaningful to Him. - John 16:22
• To have delight in His people and to allow us to bring joy to His heart - Isa 62:3-5

Chapter Section Synopsis

Chapter Section Synopsis

• Vs. 35-38 – The body must die so that it may live.
• Vs. 39-40 – Different bodies have different glories.
• Vs. 42-49 – What is sown in corruption is raised in incorruption.
• Vs. 50-58 – We will be raised incorruptible by Christ’s victorious conquest over death

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1 Corinthians 15:35-38

The Body Must Die So That It May Live

We Must Die To Live - Vs. 35-38

• Paul makes a comparison between the body and that of a planted seed.
• As a seed decays, it begins growth as a new plant by the work of God.
• The human body decays and it will be given a new body by God.
• The design of the body of the seed, the body of the plant is determined by God.
• God gives it as He pleases.

1 Corinthians 39-40

Different Bodies - Different Glories

Different Bodies - Different Glories-1

Paul further illustrates the differences in the bodies given by God

• All flesh is not the same and differs between man and the animal world..
• There is one kind of flesh for man, another of animals, another of fish, and another of birds.
• From a scientific viewpoint. (Has God Spoken. By A. O. Schnabel)
• It was thought for years that all humans and animals shared common cell structure.
• It was only in 1930 A. D. With the invention of the electron microscope That this was proven wrong.
• It was proven that Paul was right when he said that all flesh was different.

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Different Bodies - Different Glories-2

Paul further illustrates the differences in the bodies given by God

• From a scientific viewpoint*.

*(Has God Spoken. By A. O. Schnabel)

• It was thought for years that all humans and animals shared common cell structure.
• In 1930 A. D. with the invention of the electron microscope this was proven wrong.
• It was proven that Paul was right when he said that all flesh was different.

1 Corinthians 15:41-49

What is sown in corruption is raised in incorruption

Sown in Corruption - Raised in Incorruption-1

• Our bodies are sown “in corruption”
• But after death Christ keeps us. - 1 Pet. 1:3-5
• Sown in “dishonor,” – The frailties of the flesh
• In contrast it to the flesh will be raised in “glory.”
• Our “vile” bodies will be changed. (Phil. 3:21)
• Sown in “weakness,” unable alter its position,
• It will be raised in “power,” full of strength and vitality, (1 John 3:2)

1 Pet. 1:3-5

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Sown in Corruption - Raised in Incorruption-1

• Our bodies are sown “in corruption”
• But after death Christ keeps us. - 1 Pet. 1:3-5
• Sown in “dishonor,” – The frailties of the flesh
• In contrast it to the flesh will be raised in “glory.”
• Our “vile” bodies will be changed. (Phil. 3:21)
• Sown in “weakness,” unable alter its position,
• It will be raised in “power,” full of strength and vitality, (1 John 3:2)

Phil. 3:21

who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.

Sown in Corruption - Raised in Incorruption-1

• Our bodies are sown “in corruption”
• But after death Christ keeps us. - 1 Pet. 1:3-5
• Sown in “dishonor,” – The frailties of the flesh
• In contrast it to the flesh will be raised in “glory.”
• Our “vile” bodies will be changed. (Phil. 3:21)
• Sown in “weakness,” unable alter its position,
• It will be raised in “power,” full of strength and vitality, (1 John 3:2)

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1 John 3:2

Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

Sown in Corruption - Raised in Incorruption-2

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• We are given a glimpse but all that we will be has not been revealed to us.
• We do know that we will be like Him, incorruptible and full of the glory of God.
• It is sown a “natural body,” physically consisting of flesh and blood.
• In the last day it will be raised a “spiritual body,”equipped to live with God eternally. (2 Cor. 5:1-4)

2 Cor. 5:1-4

For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.

Sown in Corruption - Raised in Incorruption-3

• Paul concludes by saying that there two bodies, the natural and the spiritual.
• Adam was the natural that became a living spirit
• Christ is the spiritual that became a life-giving spirit.
• After death the body is sown and then resurrected,
• Then comes the spiritual body of man that will have though out eternity.
• All men will be resurrected at the second coming. No one will escape or be overlooked. (Jn. 5:28-29)

John 5:28-29

Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.

Sown in Corruption - Raised in Incorruption-4

• Some claim that Eccl. 9:10 teaches that we will not be conscious in the grave.
• Solomon is teaching that we must work while on earth. When death comes our work ceases. Not our consciousness.
• Luke 16:19-31 shows us that we are conscious after death.
• Consider what Jesus said concerning the rich man and Lazarus.
• It is our faith and hope in the resurrection of Jesus that we too will be resurrected. 1 Pet. 1:3

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1 Corinthians 15:50-58

What Will Happen To Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes?

Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-1

• We will be raised incorruptible by Christ’s victorious conquest over death.
• Flesh and blood will not inherit heaven.

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1 Cor. 15:50

... I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable

Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-2

• The L.D.S. teaches that flesh and bone will inherit the kingdom of heaven.
• This is because the father and the son have bodies of flesh and bone. (D&C 130:22)

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Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-2

• The L.D.S. teaches that flesh and bone will inherit the kingdom of heaven.
• This is because the father and the son have bodies of flesh and bone. (D&C 130:22)

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Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-3

• Paul teaches that this is a mystery for man.
• It was not previously revealed until now.
• We will not sleep in the sense that some believe that death ends all things.
• We shall all be changed. That is the mystery
• “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,” the change will occur

Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-4

• “At the last trump” the dead shall be raised.
• All who are dead, both those who have done good as well as those who have done evil.
• All will come forth, John 5:28-29.
• All will be raised incorruptible.
• Both the righteous and wicked.
• The bodies that are given to the wicked will not perish in hell but live there eternally. (Mk. 9:42-48)

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John 5:28-29

Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.

Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-5

• “At the last trump” the dead shall be raised.
• All who are dead, both those who have done good as well as those who have done evil.
• All will come forth, John 5:28-29.
• All will be raised incorruptible.
• Both the righteous and wicked.
• The bodies that are given to the wicked will not perish in hell but live there eternally. (Mk. 9:42-48)

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Mk. 9:47-48

And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire— where ‘Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched.’

Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-5

• Death is swallowed up in victory,” Isa. 25:8.
• God will ultimately win the victory over death.
• We shall be raised no more to die.
• The conquest of death is only for a short time, but when Christ comes, death will be conquered.
• “The sting of death is sin.”
• Sin gets its strength from the law. (Rom. 4:15)
• For “the wages of sin is death,” Rom. 6:23.
• Death is the punishment for sin, Gen. 2:17; 3:19.
• Through Christ we are delivered from sin that plagues mankind. (Rom. 8:1-2)

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• As Paul concludes this discussion on the resurrection he exhorts them to be firm, without wavering or being carried about with “every wind of doctrine,”

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Those Who Are Alive When Christ Comes-6

• As Paul concludes this discussion on the resurrection he exhorts them:

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To be firm, without wavering or being carried about with “every wind of doctrine,”

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Conclusion

Conclusion

1. All men face death. But we should not fear it.
2. Our faith gives us hope for a resurrection to life.
3. There will be consciousness after death and we will be placed according to our works.
4. The eternal body that we will be given will never be destroyed. Not even for the wicked.
5. Knowing man’s two destines:
6. be steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

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