DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday June 15, 2022, Christ appeared to more than 500 brothers at the same time (1 Cor. 15:6).

DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday June 15, 2022

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Christ appeared to more than 500 brothers at one time (1 Cor. 15:6).

Later, Jesus appeared to the apostle Paul himself (1 Cor. 15:8). Paul, also called Saul, was on his way to Damascus when he heard the voice of the risen Jesus and saw him in a vision in heaven (Acts 9:3-5). That experience was further proof of Jesus' resurrection (Acts 26:12-15). Some people would find Paul's testimony very interesting because in the past he had persecuted Christians. When he became convinced that Jesus had risen, he went out of his way to convince others of it. As he carried the message that Jesus had come back to life, he endured beatings, was imprisoned, and suffered shipwrecks (1 Cor. 15:9-11; 2 Cor. 11:23-27). He was so sure that Jesus had risen that he was willing to die to defend what he believed. Isn't it true that these proofs also convince us today that Jesus came back to life? And do they not strengthen our belief in the resurrection? w20.12 3 paras. 8-10

According to 1 Peter 3:18, 22, what was the difference between the resurrection of Jesus and the previous ones?

Paul had seen for himself that Christ had been "raised from the dead." His resurrection was better than that of those who rose before him, for they died again. Paul also called Jesus "the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep in death." In what sense was Jesus the firstfruits or firstfruits? He was the first human to be resurrected as a spirit being and the first to go to heaven (1 Cor. 15:20; Acts 26:23; read 1 Peter 3:18, 22).

How did Paul explain the difference between Adam and Jesus?

How is it possible that by the death of one man millions of people receive life? Paul gave a very logical answer. He explained the difference between what Adam brought about and what Christ's sacrifice makes possible. Referring to Adam, he said that "death came through a man." When Adam sinned, he caused his own death and that of his descendants. Today we continue to suffer the tragic consequences of his disobedience. But the hope we have because God raised his Son from the dead is wonderful. Paul explained: “The resurrection of the dead also comes through a man [Jesus]. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will receive life” (1 Cor. 15:21, 22).

Why do we know that Adam will not be resurrected?

Who was Paul referring to when he said that "in Adam all are dying"? To the descendants of Adam, who have inherited sin and imperfection, and are condemned to die (Rom. 5:12). Adam is not among those who "shall receive life." He cannot benefit from the ransom, for he was a perfect man who knowingly disobeyed God. He received the same thing that those whom “the Son of Man” judges as “goats” will receive: “everlasting destruction” (Matt. 25:31-33, 46; Heb. 5:9).

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