1 Corinthians 15:20-34 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. Observe the contrast between verse 20 & V:13 &16.
  2. Observe the title given to Christ in these verses?
  3. These verses make a comparison between whom? Identify them.
  4. What are the results of Adam's actions, and what are the results of Christ's actions, according to the text?
  5. Observe who will be made alive & when?
  6. What event marks "the end"? (V:24-26)
  7. Observe & list emphatic statements in these texts?
  8. Observe any warnings or cautionary advice in the text?
  9. Observe any commands in the text?
  10. What elements of the gospel message are highlighted in these verses?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. What does it mean for Christ to be the "firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep"? (1 Corinthians 15:20,23)
  2. Discuss the theological contrast between the consequences of Adam's sin and the redemptive work of Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:21-22)
  3. Break down the resurrection sequence in verse 23. How does this specific ordering contribute to our understanding of the end times? (1 Corinthians 15:23-26)
  4. Discuss the theological reasons for Christ's subjection to God the Father, and how it informs our understanding of the Trinity. (1 Corinthians 15:27-28)
  5. Why does Paul connect the denial of resurrection with sinning and a lack of knowledge of God?

APPLICATION

How should it change us?

  1. In what ways does this passage challenge our perspective on death and loss?
  2. Paul warns against bad company. How do you evaluate the influence of the people you spend time with?
  3. Pray inline with the learning from this passage.

1 Corinthians 15:20-34 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. Observe the contrast between verse 20 & V:13 &16.
  2. Observe the title given to Christ in these verses?
  3. These verses make a comparison between whom? Identify them.
  4. What are the results of Adam's actions, and what are the results of Christ's actions, according to the text?
  5. Observe who will be made alive & when?
  6. What event marks "the end"? (V:24-26)
  7. Observe & list emphatic statements in these texts?
  8. Observe any warnings or cautionary advice in the text?
  9. Observe any commands in the text?
  10. What elements of the gospel message are highlighted in these verses?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. What does it mean for Christ to be the "firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep"? (1 Corinthians 15:20,23)
  2. Discuss the theological contrast between the consequences of Adam's sin and the redemptive work of Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:21-22)
  3. Break down the resurrection sequence in verse 23. How does this specific ordering contribute to our understanding of the end times? (1 Corinthians 15:23-26)
  4. Discuss the theological reasons for Christ's subjection to God the Father, and how it informs our understanding of the Trinity. (1 Corinthians 15:27-28)
  5. Why does Paul connect the denial of resurrection with sinning and a lack of knowledge of God?

APPLICATION

How should it change us?

  1. In what ways does this passage challenge our perspective on death and loss?
  2. Paul warns against bad company. How do you evaluate the influence of the people you spend time with?
  3. Pray inline with the learning from this passage.