1 Corinthians Chapter 15 — The Resurrection Chapter Quiz Flashcards

#1

According to Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, what are the essential truths about Christ's death and resurrection that he received and passed on?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

#2

In 1 Corinthians 15:5-8, Paul lists appearances of the risen Christ. Which group did Christ appear to after appearing to Peter and the Twelve?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:5-8

#3

What does Paul call himself in 1 Corinthians 15:8 regarding his encounter with the risen Christ?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:8

#4

According to 1 Corinthians 15:12-18, what serious problem does Paul say exists if there is no resurrection of the dead?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:12-18

#5

In 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Paul describes Christ as 'the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.' What does this image signify?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

#6

What does Paul describe in 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 regarding the difference between the natural body and the resurrection body?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

#7

According to 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, what will happen to living believers at Christ's coming that Paul describes as a 'mystery'?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

#8

What specific order does Paul establish in 1 Corinthians 15:23-24 for resurrection and the end of Christ's earthly rule?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:23-24

#2

More than five hundred believers at one time

Paul specifically states that Christ appeared to more than five hundred believers at one time, most of whom were still alive at the time of writing and could serve as witnesses (1 Corinthians 15:6, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:5-8

#1

Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day according to the Scriptures

Paul presents these three foundational truths as the core gospel message: Christ's death for sins, his burial, and his resurrection on the third day, all according to Scripture (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

#4

Christ has not been raised, and believers' faith is futile and they are still in their sins

Paul presents a logical argument: if there is no resurrection, then Christ has not been raised, which means Christian faith is futile, sins are not forgiven, and believers have no hope (1 Corinthians 15:12-18, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:12-18

#3

One abnormally born

Paul describes himself as 'one abnormally born' (ektroma in Greek), indicating his unique circumstance as an apostle who encountered the risen Christ after his ascension rather than during his earthly ministry (1 Corinthians 15:8, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:8

#6

The resurrection body is spiritual, imperishable, and glorious, not natural, perishable, and weak

Paul uses botanical imagery to explain that just as a seed transforms into a different kind of plant, the natural body (perishable, weak, earthly) is raised as a spiritual body (imperishable, powerful, heavenly) (1 Corinthians 15:35-49, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:35-49

#5

Christ is the first and pattern of believers' future resurrection

The firstfruits metaphor (from Leviticus harvest terminology) indicates that Christ's resurrection guarantees and precedes the future resurrection of all believers—He is both first and the pattern they will follow (1 Corinthians 15:20-23, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:20-28

#8

Christ first, then believers at his coming, then the end when he delivers the kingdom to God

Paul establishes three phases: Christ as firstfruits, then believers who belong to Christ at his coming, then the end when Christ delivers the kingdom to God the Father (1 Corinthians 15:23-24, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:23-24

#7

They will be changed in an instant and given immortal bodies without experiencing death

Paul reveals the mystery that believers who are alive at Christ's coming will not experience death but will be 'changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye'—receiving immortal, imperishable bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51-52, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:50-58

#9

In 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Paul contrasts Adam and Christ regarding what consequence?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

#10

What rhetorical question does Paul ask in 1 Corinthians 15:55 that emphasizes victory over death through the resurrection?

📖 1 Corinthians 15:55

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#10

'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?'

Paul triumphantly quotes from Hosea 13:14, declaring that through Christ's resurrection, death has lost its power and sting, and therefore believers can face death without fear (1 Corinthians 15:55, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:55

#9

As in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive

Paul establishes a theological parallel: just as death came through Adam's sin to all humanity, so the resurrection and life comes through Christ to all who belong to him (1 Corinthians 15:21-22, NIV).

1 Corinthians 15:21-22

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