So Rev. Hence terror and anguish. 1. And the body follows the state of the soul. Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. None can answer its demands, endure its curse, or do away his own transgressions. Put on (ἐνδύσασθαι) The metaphor of clothing. Perhaps baptism is used here in a figure, for afflictions, sufferings, and martyrdom, as Matthew 20:22,23. What is, or will become of those who have suffered many and great injuries, and have even lost their lives, for this doctrine of the resurrection, if the dead rise not at all?

Of the apostle's doctrine not a trace can be found in all the teaching of philosophers.

And to abound in the work of the Lord, always doing the Lord's service, and obeying the Lord's commands. that is, by what means? He swallows up all living things.

Worth has no protection against his rancour, nor wisdom against his rules. It must be ignorance of God that leads any to disbelieve the resurrection and future life. This apostle was highly favoured, but he always had a low opinion of himself, and expressed it. And it is as plain to us that Christianity would be a foolish profession, if it proposed advantage to themselves by their faithfulness to God; and to have our fruit to holiness, that our end may be everlasting life. Then let us not sow to the flesh, of which we can only reap corruption. The word resurrection, usually points out our existence beyond the grave. Remove this, and all our hopes for eternity sink at once. Death may seize a believer, but it cannot hold him in its power. Christ himself has been the first-fruits; at his coming, his redeemed people will be raised before others; at the last the wicked will rise also. Of the apostle's doctrine not a trace can be found in all the teaching of philosophers.

It is foolish to question the Almighty power of God to raise the dead, when we see it every day quickening and reviving things that are dead. He, therefore, who neglects the life of the soul, casts away his present good; he who refuses to live to God, squanders all he has. But we must not live like beasts, as we do not die like them. And it is by holding this truth firm, that Christians stand in the day of trial, and are kept faithful to God. As to the bodies which shall rise. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV: "Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" The proof of the resurrection of the body is the resurrection of our Lord. I. All who believe in Christ, have hope in him, as a Redeemer; hope for redemption and salvation by him; but if there is no resurrection, or future recompence, their hope in him can only be as to this life. super, with respect to, about, so far as it concerns; that they may put the dead before them without consideration of the resurrection; that they should account the dead as nonentities; that they should be gathered to the dead for ever: ἀσφόδελον τὸν ὑπὲρ γᾶς, Notwithstanding, though man differs little from an angel, since there is nevertheless, ἘΠΕΙΔῊ ὍΛΩς ἘΣΤΊ ΤΙ ΜΈΣΟΝ. © 2020 Christianity.com. And must not faith in Christ be vain, and of no use, if he is still among the dead? 1 Corinthians 15 - ESV: Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. All true Christians believe that Jesus Christ, and him crucified, and then risen from the dead, is the sun and substance of Christianity. As if pointing to his own body. May Christ give us faith, and increase our faith, that we may not only be safe, but joyful and triumphant.

The correct reading is ἐβαπτίσθητε ye were baptized. Death never shall appear in the regions to which our Lord will bear his risen saints. To God all things are possible. There had been no justification, or salvation, if Christ had not risen. How are the dead raised up?

"No outward initiation of converts entered into his ministry" (Edwards). He ascribes to Divine grace all that was valuable in him. The Resurrection of the Dead.

Read verse in English Standard Version The bodies of the dead, when they rise, will be fitted for the heavenly state; and there will be a variety of glories among them. 1 Corinthians 15:29 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Corinthians 15:29, NIV: "Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead?If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?" They will be then glorious and spiritual bodies, fitted to the heavenly world and state, where they are ever afterwards to dwell.

And hence death is terrible to the unbelieving and the impenitent. Text Commentaries by John MacArthur John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference KJV NKJV NLT NIV ESV CSB NASB NET RSV ASV YLT DBY WEB HNV Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information.

(55-58). The bodies of the dead, when they rise, will be fitted for the heavenly bodies. The former objection is that of those who opposed the doctrine, the latter of curious doubters. Whatever the meaning may be, doubtless the apostle's argument was understood by the Corinthians. Even those who died in the faith, had perished in their sins, if Christ had not risen. None are humble enough to be overlooked and pitied.

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