* The apostle proves the resurrection of Christ from the dead. (1-11)
Those answered who deny the resurrection of the body. (12-19) The
resurrection of believers to eternal life. (20-34) Objections against
it answered. (35-50) The mystery of the change that will be made on
those living at Christ's s... [ Continue Reading ]
1-11 The word resurrection, usually points out our existence beyond
the grave. Of the apostle's doctrine not a trace can be found in all
the teaching of philosophers. The doctrine of Christ's death and
resurrection, is the foundation of Christianity. Remove this, and all
our hopes for eternity sink... [ Continue Reading ]
12-19 Having shown that Christ was risen, the apostle answers those
who said there would be no resurrection. There had been no
justification, or salvation, if Christ had not risen. And must not
faith in Christ be vain, and of no use, if he is still among the dead?
The proof of the resurrection of th... [ Continue Reading ]
20-34 All that are by faith united to Christ, are by his resurrection
assured of their own. As through the sin of the first Adam, all men
became mortal, because all had from him the same sinful nature, so,
through the resurrection of Christ, shall all who are made to partake
of the Spirit, and the... [ Continue Reading ]
35-50 1. How are the dead raised up? that is, by what means? How can
they be raised? 2. As to the bodies which shall rise. Will it be with
the like shape, and form, and stature, and members, and qualities? The
former objection is that of those who opposed the doctrine, the latter
of curious doubter... [ Continue Reading ]
51-58 All the saints should not die, but all would be changed. In the
gospel, many truths, before hidden in mystery, are made known. Death
never shall appear in the regions to which our Lord will bear his
risen saints. Therefore let us seek the full assurance of faith and
hope, that in the midst of... [ Continue Reading ]