Reflection Questions
What question (concern, objection) is Paul anticipating and addressing in this passage? (15:35) Why does he call the person asking it a fool? (15:36)
How does Paul answer this question? What illustrations and analogies does he use to support his argument? (15:37-41)
How does Paul contrast our current bodies with the bodies that we will inherit in eternity, after the resurrection? (15:42-44)
Who is the last Adam? How does Paul compare and contrast the first Adam with the last Adam? (15:45-47) How are their respective accomplishments similar? How are they different?
The doctrine of federal headship teaches that every person is represented by one of two people – either Adam or Jesus (15:48). The consequences of their actions are imputed to us, and we bear their image, and resemble them (15:49). What does it mean to bear the image of Adam, and to be represented by him? What does it meant to bear the image of Jesus, and be represented by him?
How does the doctrine of resurrection and eternal life give meaning and purpose to our present lives in this world?
How does the doctrine of resurrection and eternal life put our present lives in this world into perspective, and help us to view it rightly?
