Is the company in 1 Corinthians 15:23 from the Old Testament economy?
The company in 1 Corinthians 15:23 is not from the Old Testament economy. They are not Israel, and they are not connected to the tribulation still ahead. This particular group is distinct, and the teaching builds up to explain where they come from in the resurrection chapter.
Les explains that in 1 Corinthians 15, the great resurrection chapter, he has been spending time on verse 23 and what builds up to it. He asks where this particular company of people comes from and answers that they certainly are not Israel, not out of the Old Testament economy, and not in reference to the tribulation still ahead. Thus the company is a distinct group whose origin the context is clarifying.
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
More Questions
Does 1 Corinthians 15:23 refer to the tribulation saints?
The company of people in view in 1 Corinthians 15:23 are not in reference to the still-future tribulation.
What does 'Christ the firstfruits' refer to in 1 Corinthians 15:23?
In 1 Corinthians 15:23, 'Christ the firstfruits' is the first group of resurrected people.