Notes
on 1 Corinthians 15:1-34
The Gospel
False
Teachings had creep into the church At Corinth. Paul has spent this letter
correcting where they have strayed from the faith they once had believed.
1
Cor 15:1-2. Here in this chapter the apostle states the most important
doctrine of the Christian faith. The doctrine of the Gospel is centered
around Christ being raised from
the Grave. All other religions of
the world's leader have died, none have every come back to life. Christ
Died,
was buried, and arose the third
day.
By this length time Jesus’ body
would have been stinking. Cp John 11:39. Remember
Christ hands Would have
holes from the nail ( spikes) in
both His hands and feet. Also his side was pierced, blood And water came
out.
John 14:39.
Jesus Christ is part of the God head co-equal with God. John
5:18; Cp John 10:30.
Many say Jesus was a great man,
or a Prophet. This is what makes Christ being raised from the Grave so
important. It proves He was Emmanuel
“God with us.” Mat 1:23; Cp John 1:1-4.
Christ lives today.
“Religious
truth is captive in a small number of little manuscripts which guard the
common treasures, instead of
expanding them. Let us break the
seal which binds these holy things; let us give wings to truth that it
may fly with
the Word, no longer prepared at
vast expense, but multitudes everlastingly by a machine which never wearies
to
every soul which enters life”.
— Johann Gutenberg
The
King James Version of the Holy Bible (also known as the Authorized Version).
Is the version everybody
defends today. The KJV is used in
this study because more copies have been sold than any version or better
yet
translation of the Bible the inspired
word of God. At this time more commentaries of ancient origin have been
written using the KJV as the basic
text. This makes the KJV the most important of all translation. We must
be
careful in our approach to these
matters.
From the KJV
1 Thes 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.
1 Thes 5:20 Despise not prophesyings.
1 Thes 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1 Thes 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
2 Tim 2:15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that
needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Young's Literal
Translation of the Holy Bible by J.N. Young, 1862, 1898 (Author of
the Young's Analytical
Concordance). YLT is a translation
used to add to the ultimate under of God’s word.
Many Bible students have and still
use His Concordance in preparing both sermon and Sunday school lessons
from the KJV. Every copy we have
in the English language is a translation of the original.
Some use difference text as a basic
of the translation.
YLT here
is used as another prospective in the study of God’s Word. Please to the
Father to give both the
author And reader a greater understanding
of God’s precious word. Jude 1:3,9.
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English Version, A translation of the Bible God’s Holy Word.
“ The translators of the King
James Version said,”… Variety of translations is profitable for finding
out the
sense of the Scriptures” and “We
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forth by men of our profession …
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why the word translated should be denied to be the Word, or Forbidden
to be current, notwithstanding that
some imperfection and blemishes may be noted in the setting forth of it.”
Each English
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serves to meet the needs of
a different audience. In this regard,
the CEV should be considered a companion—the mission arm---of traditional
translations, because it takes seriously
the words of the apostle Paul that “ faith comes by hearing.” Rom 10:17.
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which, with 850 words, is able to
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in more than one way. Any who are familiar with Biblical languages
know that many phrases have several
meanings. Therefore, it is a risky thing to suggest the translators have
erred. In most cases such objections
reflect the shortsightedness of the critics, or else his or her lack of
understanding either the original
or host languages. It is one thing to offer another possible translation
and
another to state that a translation
is in error. More times than not, the one who is mistaken is the critic.
From by
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from
Crowned
With Glory The Bible from Ancient Text to Authorized Version
by Dr. Thomas Holland. Chapter 9: Translational Considerations
This Applies to any Translation
of God’s Word. The Idea is to be open so God through The Holy Ghost
and His word Can speak to
your soul. Please don’t limited this.
The whole wisdom of Salvation and
Bible study is what the Eunuch said to Philip after Philip asked him if
he
understood.
Acts 8:31 KJV And he said, How can I, except some
man should guide me?
And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
Act 8:31 CEV The official answered, "How can I understand unless
someone helps me?"
He then invited Philip to come up and sit beside him.
All that is endeavored here is A
better under standing of God’s original Word.
2Tim 3:16 KJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof,
for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
1Cor 15:1 KJV
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto
you,
which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
1Cor 15:2
KJV By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto
you,
unless ye have believed in vain.
1Cor 15:1 YLT
And I make known to you, brethren, the good news that I proclaimed to you,
which also ye did receive, in which also ye have stood,
1Cor 15:2
YLT through which also ye are being saved, in what words I proclaimed good
news to you,
if ye hold fast, except ye did believe in vain,
Facts
1. Paul constantly reminds the Corinthians what he had presented ( told
them ) to them
earlier.
2. Here he reaffirms it had not been distorted.
3. Believing what the apostle preached, they were saved and preserved.
John
6:27;
Rom 4:11; 2 Cor 1:22; Eph 1:13; Eph 4:30. When a ruler put their
seal it could not be
undone or changed. Seal show the authority. Gen 41:42.
A person
carrying the Ring ( seal ) had the same authority as the one who owned
the Ring.
4. Paul preaches the Good news. Jesus Christ is, not was, the promise
Saviour.
5. Gospel = Christ died, was buried, and rose the third day just like the
Old Testament has
foretold.
6. The apostle Paul is expressing the difference in true believers and
the soul which only have
a head knowledge. Do you know if you died tonight where you would Spend
Eternity.
Heaven or Hell ( the lake of Fire that burns forever. )
1John 5:13 BBE I have put these things in writing for you who have
faith in the name of the Son of God,
so that you may be certain that you have eternal life.
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7. A true believer has had a personal meeting with Christ as their personal
Saviour.
John 10:27; Rev 3:20.
8. The apostle is not saying one could lose God’s work in saving their
soul.
Paul certain did not believe he could lose the salvation his soul. He is
in these verses
pointing out the significant of Christ being risen from the grave.
Christ conquered Death.
If Jesus Christ didn’t raised from the grave then He ( Christ ) could not
be the believers’
Saviour. The believer’s faith in Jesus would be in vain if He had not been
raise from the
dead. God raising Christ from the grave, tell us He ( Christ ) won theVictory
over death.
1 Cor 15:55
1Cor 15:55 YLT where, O Death,
thy sting? where, O Hades, thy victory?'
9. Ecc 3:14 YLT I have known that all that God doth
is to the age, to it nothing is to be added,
and from it nothing is to be withdrawn; and God hath wrought that they
do
fear before Him.
God executes our Salvation. We are to take nothing away from it or add
to it.
These that are trusting that they can lose the salvation of their soul
are not
trusting in God’s finished work. Eph 2:8-9
Eph 2:8 YLT for by grace ye are having
been saved, through faith, and this not of you--of God the gift,
9 not of works, that no one may boast;
God through Jesus Christ His Son saves our soul for the asking ( repentance
).
John 3:16
10. Paul is in these verses is talking about False prophets and False teachers.
2 Cor 4:3-4; 2 Peter 2:1-2. Satan is the one that blinds the lost.
He also oppresses the
Saved. The Devil or demons cannot dwell in the same abode as the Holy Ghost
( Spirit ).
1 Cor 3:16. The Holy Spirit dwells within
every born again believer.
John 3:3-8.
Satan or His demons can not take a way God’s Salvation of a person’s soul.
Rom 8:38; 2 Tim 3:5.
The devil can confuse a Christian to the point they lose the power of God
in their Life.
These verses are not meant to say one is losing the indwelling of the Holy
Spirit.
The power of God come from prayers, righteous living, studying God’s Word,
and letting
God control your life. The devil can lead a christian into believing they
are doing God’s
will. Paul persecuted the church even killing Christians thinking he was
doing God’s will.
11. False teacher start at the core of the Gospel.
A. They deny the Virgin ( Sinless ) birth of Christ. The inheritance comes
Through the
man. Christ father was the Holy Spirit. ( God ). Mat
1:18.
B. They deny the deity of Christ. Christ was God in a man’s body.
I and my Father are one. John 10:30,38
C. The bodily resurrection of Christ is denied. John
20:24-29.
Thomas touched Christ new body. He body was super nature, as a God
should be.
He appeared in close rooms With doors locked.
John 20:19.Mat 27:50-56; Luke 24:12-35.
D. They deny The Personal Premillennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ
for His saints.
Isa 25:8-9; 1 Thess 4:13- 1 Thess 5:2; Mat 24:30-31;Mat
25:31; Mat 26:64.
E. They deny Christ lives today and is seated at the right hand of the
father.
They Deny Christ is coming again. Heb 1:13;2 Peter
3:10; Rev 1:7;
Heb 10:12; Heb 12:2.
Heb 12:2 YLT looking to the author and perfecter of faith--Jesus,
who,
over-against the joy set before him—
did endure a cross, shame having despised,
on the right hand also of the throne of God did sit down;
Heb 12:3 YLT for consider again him who endured such
gainsaying from the sinners to himself,
that ye may not be wearied in your souls --being faint.
12. All believers are chosen or predestined to conform to the images of
Christ Rom 8:28-29.
13. Christ is risen and is a living God. Acts 14:15.
1Cor 15:3
KJV For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how
that Christ died for
our sins according to the Scriptures;
1Cor 15:4
KJV And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according
to the Scriptures:
1Cor 15:3
YLT for I delivered to you first, what also I did receive, that Christ
died for our sins,
according to the Writings,
1Cor 15:4
YLT and that he was buried, and that he hath risen on the third day, according
to the Writings,
Facts:
1. The Apostle to the Gentile proceeds to repeat the Gospel, the message
he first delivered
to them. Rom 10:9-13.
2. Christ died for our sins, Past, Present, and Future.
Notice the word sin is plural, sins. More than one – All sin
Prov 10:12; Rom 4:8; Rom 5:21; Rom 6:10; Rom 6:14;
Rom 6:18-23; 2 Cor 5:21;
Gal 1:14; Eph 1:7; Eph 2:1-5; Col 1:14; Col 2:13; Heb 1:13; Heb 2:17; Heb
5:1-3;
Heb 10:12; Heb 12:2: 1 John 1:7.
1 John 1:7 KJV But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light,
we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of
Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
1 John 3:9 KJV Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin;
for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born
of God.
3. Many religions and Life Styles follow the teachings of a dead leader.
Christ, the son of God The Father John 3:16;1 John 5:13, is the only one
which came back
to life in a new body. A spiritual body that could be touched and could
enter room with locked
closed doors. John 20:24-29.
Christ is in Heaven today. Acts 1:10-11.
At the Father’s right Hand. Mark 14:62;Acts 7:55-56;
Heb 1:3; 1 Peter 3:22.
4. God had His Salvation (redemption of the Human Race) planned from the
beginning.
John 1:1-13; John 1:29
5. Jesus was Crucified on the Cross ( a tree ). John
19:16-30.
He was buried John 19:38-42.
God raised him from the dead ( resurrection ) John 20:1-10
Christ appeared John 20:11-31
6. Rom 8:31-39 YLT
31 What, then, shall we say unto these things? if God is
for us, who is against us?
32 He who indeed His own Son did not spare, but for us all did deliver
him up,
how shall He not also with him the all things grant to us?
33 Who shall lay a charge against the choice ones of God? God is He that
is declaring righteous,
34 who is he that is condemning? Christ is He that died, yea, rather also,
was raised up;
who is also on the right hand of God--who also doth intercede for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of the Christ? tribulation, or distress,
or persecution, or famine,
or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 (according as it hath been written--`For Thy sake we are put to death
all the day long,
we were reckoned as sheep of slaughter,')
37 but in all these we more than conquer, through him who loved us;
38 for I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor messengers, nor
principalities, nor powers,
nor things present,
39 nor things about to be, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created
thing,
shall be able to separate us from the love of god, that is in Christ Jesus
our Lord.
Who can be against the believer if Christ, God son died for our sins?
If Christ is for us who can do anything toward us?
Christ died, was buried, and rose the third day to a new body.
Today He is seated at the Fathers right hand. There He makes intercession
for the one that have made Christ Lord and master of their lives.
Christ is our advocate. 1 John 2:1.
All of this tells us Christ is alive today.
Alive, alive. Alive forevermore.
My Jesus is alive.
Alive forevermore. Alive, alive. Alive forevermore.
My Jesus is alive.
Sing alleluia. Sing alleluia. My Jesus is alive forevermore.
Sing alleluia. Sing alleluia. My Jesus is alive.
1Cor 15:5
KJV And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
1Cor 15:5
YLT and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve,
Facts:
1. Further proof, Christ was seen of Peter and the remaining apostles.
Luke
24:13-23
2. Cephas = Peter, Christ renamed him John 1:42.
According to notes 1Cor 1:12 of the CEV The
Greek text has “Cephas”, which is an
Aramaic name meaning “rock.” Peter is the Greek name with the same meaning.
3. The original number of the first apostles was Twelve, Luke
24:33-43, ever one knew who
Paul was talking about when he mention the twelve.
1Cor 15:6
KJV After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of
whom the greater part remain
unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
1Cor 15:6
YLT afterwards he appeared to above five hundred brethren at once, of whom
the greater part remain
till now, and certain also did fall asleep;
Facts:
1. Christ was seen of over 500 Disciples or brethren all at the same time.
2. Many believe this happen on the mount in Galilee. It is probable that
it took place in
Galilee where Christ repeatedly directed the disciples to gather.
Mat 28:10,16;Mat 26:32;Mat 28:7,10,16;Mark 16:7
3. Some have died but for the most part some are still living.
4. Sleep in the N.T. refers to physical death. The separation of the Soul
and Spirit from
the body. The word of God is powerful enough. Heb
4:12.
5. Paul is not talking about soul sleep. A Christian doesn’t Just go to
the Grave,
only his or her body is buried. Christ won the Victory over death. When
a believer passes
over to the other side, there is sweet peace like a restful sleep. We as
believer though will
be wide awake praising God from the awe of the Greatness of Heaven in the
present of the Lord.
The words “are fallen asleep” come from [Grk. 2837] koimao
(koy-mah'-o)
to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to slumber; figuratively,
to decease:
--(be a-, fall a-, fall on) sleep, be dead.
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2Cor 5:5 KJV
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also
hath given unto us the earnest of theSpirit
2Cor 5:6 KJV
Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at
home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
2Cor 5:7 KJV
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
2Cor 5:8 KJV
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the
body, and to be present with the Lord.
2Cor 5:7 CEV But we live by faith, not by what we see.
2Cor 5:8 CEV We should be cheerful, because we would rather leave
these bodies and be at home with the Lord.
2Cor 5:7 YLT for through faith we walk, not through sight--
2Cor 5:8 YLT we have courage, and are well pleased rather to be away from
the home of the body,
and to be at home with the Lord.
Here are
Three Translations that tell us
A. The human soul is save by Faith and Faith along.
B. That the Soul and Spirit of man goes straightly to the presents of The
Lord.
1Cor 15:7
KJV After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
1Cor 15:7
YLT afterwards he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
Facts:
1. Jesus Christ is seen after His resurrection By His earthly brother.
Gal
1:19.
2. apostle == G652 apostolos ap-os'-tol-os
From G649;
a delegate; specifically an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a
commissioner of Christ (“apostle”), (with miraculous powers): - apostle,
messenger, he that is sent.
3. Basically the meaning of Apostle is one sent forth by another.
In the Bible case they were sent forth by Christ.
4. There was possible more than the twelve. The Twelve were the inner circle
so to speak.
Eph 4:11.
1Cor 15:8
KJV And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
1Cor 15:8
YLT And last of all--as to the untimely birth--he appeared also to me,
Fact:
1. Christ sent Saul to the Gentile. Even Changed his name to Paul after
he came face to face
with His saviour Jesus Christ. Acts 9:4-7.
2. Paul kill Christians and persecuted Christians All in the name of God
and Legally.
See religious can be wrong. Even the hard working ones.
3. He said he was born out of due time.
Due time == [Grk. 1626] ektroma (ek'-tro-mah)
from a comparative of 1537 and titrosko (to wound); a miscarriage (abortion),
i.e.
(by analogy) untimely birth:--born out of due time.
Strong’s From e-sword.net
A better translation could be “Born before Time” ( prematurely birth ).
Paul states many times it is only by the Grace of God he is where he is.
Eph 3:7
4. If it had not been for Paul meeting the Lord on the road he would still
have been persecuting
Christian. Many a well-meaning religious person has hindered the work of
the
Lord Jesus Christ.
5. There has been preachers, teachers which have come to realize they only
had a head
knowledge of Jesus Christ. Maybe they were only trying to live the life.
You can not get there
by Living the life Your life will be empty. Rom 10:10. One belief has to
be with theHeart.
The Heart in the bible denotes the whole being of a person. Body, soul,
and spirit.
Rom 10:10 BBE For with the heart man
has faith to get righteousness, and with
the mouth he says that Jesus is Lord to get salvation.
The Bible In Basic English was printed in 1965 by Cambridge Press in England.Supplied
by sword.net
Heart==[Grk. 2588] kardia (kar-dee'-ah)
prolonged from a primary kar (Latin cor, "heart"); the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind);
also (by analogy) the middle:--(+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries
Dictionaries of Hebrew and Greek Words taken from Strong's
Exhaustive Concordance by James Strong, S.T.D., LL.D., 1890.
One needs to miss the Fires of Eternity in
the Lake of Fire ( Hell
).
Luke
16:24
Rev 20:14 KJV And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This
is the second death.
Rev 20:15 KJV And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was
cast into the lake of fire.
Yes this is meant to scare one into Salvation because God said it. The
most important decision
a Soul can make is where you are going to spend the after life? ( Your
Life in the hereafter ).
Is there life after death? YES. Mark
9:44-48; Luke 16:24.
Are You going to die? YES. Heb 9:27.
Die==[Grk. 599] apothnesko (ap-oth-nace'-ko)
from 575 and 2348; to die off (literally or figuratively):--be dead, death,
die, lie a-dying,
be slain.
Rom 6:4 KJV Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that
like as Christ was raised up from the dead
by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Death==[Grk. 2288] thanatos (than'-at-os)
from 2348; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively):--X deadly, (be...) death.
was raised up==[Grk. 1453] egeiro (eg-i'-ro)
probably akin to the base of 58 (through the idea of collecting one's faculties);
or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity,
ruins, nonexistence):--awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up,
(a-)rise (again, up),stand, take up.
Dead==from an apparently primary nekus (a
corpse);
dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.
The same Words are used in John 11:39 For
dead. The corpse was said to stink.
God's word seems to be very clear on the subject of death and resurrection.
Believe what God's word is saying to you Soul through the Spirit.
Some times when a subject gives one trouble defending it needs another
look.
This may be the Holy Spirit dealing with you.
If you have to rule out A form of God's word to prove something be very
prayerful
your convictions. Don't let anyone tell you how to believe without first
checking the
belief out yourself.
Some Rules.
1. Do they believe the Gospel. The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ?
2. Do they believe God does the saving of one soul or Man has to do a part?
Luke 3:6.
Titus 2:11 KJV For the grace
of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
1Cor 15:9
KJV For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an
apostle,
because I persecuted the church of God.
1Cor 15:9
YLT for I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called
an apostle,
because I did persecute the assembly of God,
Facts:
1. Paul felt as many Christian feel, when they truly are saved and realize,
it is by the Grace of God, we as believer have to accepted Jesus Christ
as doing
God’s finished work on our behalf. Eph 2:8-9.
Eph 2:8 YLT for by grace ye are having been saved,
through faith,
and this not of you--of God the gift,
Eph 2:9 YLT not of works, that no one may boast;
Eph 2:10 YLT for of Him we are workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to
good
works, which God did before prepare, that in them we may walk.
God’s Power is what Saves our soul for Eternity, which means we are kept
by God’s
power. 1 Peter 1:5.
Human nature is sinful by nature ( flesh ) Rom 3:10;
Rom 3:23; Rom 5:12;
Rom 6:23; 1 John 1:7; 1 John 3:6; 1 Cor 2:14; 1 Cor 15:44-46;
Only by Christ death, blood, burial, and living resurrection. Is the Lost
sinner saved.
Heb 9:14; Heb 9:22.
2. Paul persecuted God’s Church. Gal 1:15,23.
1Cor 15:10
KJV But by the grace of God I am what I am:and his grace which was bestowed
upon me was not
in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I,
but the grace of God which was with me.
1Cor 15:10
YLT and by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace that is towards
me came not
in vain, but more abundantly than they all did I labour, yet not I,
but the grace of God that is with me;
Facts:
1. The Apostle in this verse showing the Corinthians that this letter from
beginning
to the end is not of Paul’s doing. It is only by the Grace of God.
The only way anyone can fittingly perform God’s work.
A. First, a soul must be saved, make Christ both Lord and master, By God's
Grace.
B. Second, study to show that you are a workman which need not be ashamed.
John 14:26; 2 Tim 2:15; 2 Tim 3:16.
C. Third, become Spirit filled. Acts 4:8; Eph 5:18:
Philip 1:11.
Yes the believer is fill with the Holy Ghost at the moment of Salvation.
I am not talking about that moment, but letting the Spirit do it's work
through you.
I. The Holy Spirit does an irreversible
process and work of God in the work |