What doctrine does 1 Corinthians 15 deal with?
The doctrine of resurrection from the dead is the theme. Paul gives the most detailed description of what resurrection is going to entail, far beyond the vague Old Testament hints, Job’s testimony, or Jesus’ words in John 5. Scripture calls it the resurrection chapter.
Les explains that Paul has just come out of correcting the various problems in the local church, and then he shifts gears into the greatest chapter in all of Scripture dealing with the resurrection. Les notes that the Old Testament was vague on the subject; they knew about resurrection and a life hereafter, and Job spoke of seeing his Redeemer and God in his flesh. Jesus also spoke of resurrection in John’s Gospel chapter 5, saying a day is coming when everyone in the grave will be resurrected. But none of those portions give the detailed description Paul gives here in 1 Corinthians 15. Les says to always remember it as the resurrection chapter, because the whole chapter deals with the doctrine of resurrection from the dead. Paul then begins verse 1 by declaring the gospel he preached, which the Corinthians received, wherein they stand, and by which they are saved.
More Questions
How is 1 Corinthians 15 different from other Bible passages about resurrection?
Unlike other portions of Scripture, 1 Corinthians 15 gives a detailed description of what resurrection will entail.
What deep topic does Paul suddenly take up in 1 Corinthians chapter 15?
After dealing with the Corinthians' problems, Paul suddenly turns in chapter 15 to some of the deepest aspects of the Christian faith, namely resurrection.