If Christ rose from the dead then so will his people (1 Corinthians 15:12–19)

1. The issue: Christ's physical resurrection an isolated event 1 Cor 15:23 First fruits / Rom 8:29 First born / Heb 6:20 Forerunner 2. The implications: If Christ did not rise... (a) Paul & the Apostles' preaching is empty/false (vv.14-15) (b) The Christian's faith is futile - the living are unforgiven and the dead are lost (vv.17-18) Conclusion: If there is no resurrection then Christians are to be pitied (v.19)