Conquering the Fear of Death: An Exegetical Commentary On First Corinthians Fifteen

by Zodhiates, Spiros

• ISBN13: 9780899574646
• ISBN10: 0899574645
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Lightning Source Inc

Summary

Study the book of Corinthians one chapter at a time and discover all the riches of Scripture that Paul expounded to the Church of Corinth.

Standing up to the Corinthians as a scientist, Paul proves the resurrection with historical data. If Christ arose, then our resurrection must also be real.

Author Biography

Spiros Zodhiates was born to Greek parents on the island of Cyprus. After completing his Greek education, he attended the American University in Cairo, Egypt, The National Bible Institute (now Shelton College), and New York University. He earned his Doctor of Theology degree from Luther Rice Seminary. In addition, Dr. Zodhiates has been the recipient of several honorary doctorates.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Overview of First Corinthlans	p. xi
Outline of First Corinthians	p. xii
Remember the Gospel	p. 1
What Is Saving Faith?	p. 11
First: Christ Died for Our Sins	p. 17
Death and Resurrection	p. 33
The First to See the Risen Lord	p. 51
Five Hundred Witnesses	p. 61
Select Appearances	p. 77
Not Worthy	p. 85
We Exist and Labor by the Grace of God	p. 91
What Is Prior to Who	p. 101
Beliefs Do not Swallow Up Facts	p. 115
The Worst Consequences	p. 135
But Now, Risen Indeed!	p. 147
Death and Resurrection by Man	p. 159
In Adam and in Christ	p. 173
Every Man?	p. 183
The End	p. 197
The Reign of the Mediator	p. 227
The Destruction of Death	p. 251
Subjection to the Lord Jesus	p. 257
The Father Becomes All in All	p. 267
Baptism for the Dead	p. 317
Truth and Consequences	p. 341
Corrupting Ethics	p. 359
Sober Up with Truth	p. 373
A Question from the Skeptic	p. 383
Sowing and Embodying	p. 405
Stars Differ in Glory	p. 417
Natural and Spiritual Bodies	p. 423
The Two Adams	p. 445
The Earthly and the Heavenly	p. 457
No Corruption in the Kingdom	p. 471
The Mystery of the Resurrection	p. 483
Putting on Immortality	p. 503
Swallowing Death in Victory	p. 511
Removing the Stinger and Overpowering Sin	p. 523
Be What You Believe!	p. 543
Bibliography	p. 559
List of Abbreviations	p. 566
Guide to Transliteration	p. 567
Scripture Index	p. 569
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