# 1 Corinthians 15 General Notes # #### Structure and formatting #### ##### Resurrection ##### This chapter includes a very important teaching about the resurrection of Jesus. The Greek people did not believe that a person could live after they died. Paul defends the resurrection of Jesus and its importance for all believers. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/resurrection]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]]) #### Special concepts in this chapter #### ##### Resurrection ##### The resurrection is presented as the ultimate proof that Jesus is God and a central aspect of the gospel. Christ is the first of many who will be raised to life. There are few doctrines as important as this one. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/goodnews]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/raise]]) #### Important figures of speech in this chapter #### This chapter is filled with many different figures of speech. These help Paul to express difficult theological concepts in a way that people can understand. ## Links: ## * __[1 Corinthians 15:01 Notes](./01.md)__ __[<<](../14/intro.md) | [>>](../16/intro.md)__