Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 15 does more than defend bodily resurrection. It reveals something crucial about how he understood Christ’s kingdom: he believed Christ’s reign would progressively triumph in history until every enemy was subdued. Embedded in Paul’s resurrection argument are two major truths that must shape our prophetic…
1 Corinthians 15
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The Great Commission and Biblical Prophecy
The Resurrection: A Gospel Essential
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersIn 1 Corinthians 15, Paul addresses one of the most serious doctrinal problems in the church at Corinth: some among them were denying the resurrection of the dead. To Paul, this was not a minor theological mistake. It struck at the very heart of the Christian faith. He responds with…
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Book Of 1 CorinthiansProphecy
First Corinthians 15 and Inmillennialism
by Mike Rogersby Mike RogersWe are constructing a model of biblical prophecy that, we hope, will allow Christians to better understand the Bible. We are almost ready to show the usefulness of our model by applying it to extended passages throughout God’s Word. A little tidying up of our reasoning will prepare us to…
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I think all Christians should desire an increase in government’s size and arena of control. More government in health care, more in education, more in environmental issues, more in our personal lives . . . more, more, more! We should not only desire governmental expansion, but we should also do…
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The parodic Babylon Bee recently published an article about the 2016 US presidential election. By 11 PM on election day, according to this “report,” voting results compelled CNN reporter Wolf Blitzer to call the election, which was never in serious doubt, for Jesus Christ. The results ensured Jesus would continue his…
