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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. He teaches why it is important to all believers. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/resurrection and rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe)
Special concepts in this chapter
Resurrection
Paul presents the resurrection as the ultimate proof that Jesus is God. Christ is the first of many who God will raise to life. The resurrection is central to the gospel. Few doctrines are as important as this one. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/goodnews and rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/raise)
Important figures of speech in this chapter
Paul uses many different figures of speech in this chapter. He uses them to express difficult theological teachings in a way that people can understand.