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Now if it is preached that Christ was raised from the dead, how can some people among you say that people will not be raised from the dead?
Infidelity » Doubters » Materialism, instances of
Also certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers approached him for discussion. Some asked, "What will this know-it-all have to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating [a belief in] some different gods." [They said this] because he was proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection [of the dead].
Now if it is preached that Christ was raised from the dead, how can some people among you say that people will not be raised from the dead?
Now when the people heard about the resurrection from the dead, some of them made fun of it, but others said, "We would like to hear [more] from you about this again."
Some Sadducees [Note: These were the Jewish party that denied there was a resurrection] came to Jesus that day and asked Him,
For the Sadducees believe there is no resurrection, angels or spirits, but the Pharisees accept all of them [to be true].
Resurrection » Doubts concerning, on the part of worldly men
Also certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers approached him for discussion. Some asked, "What will this know-it-all have to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating [a belief in] some different gods." [They said this] because he was proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection [of the dead].
Now if it is preached that Christ was raised from the dead, how can some people among you say that people will not be raised from the dead?
Now when the people heard about the resurrection from the dead, some of them made fun of it, but others said, "We would like to hear [more] from you about this again."
who have strayed from the truth [by] saying that the resurrection [from the dead] has already happened and are undermining the faith of some people.
[Then] certain Sadducees came to Jesus (they are the ones who say there is no resurrection [of the dead]).
Resurrection » If there is no resurrection
Now if it is preached that Christ was raised from the dead, how can some people among you say that people will not be raised from the dead? But if there is no resurrection from the dead, [then] Christ has not been raised up either. And if Christ has not been raised up, then our preaching is for nothing, and your faith is for nothing too. read more.
And also, we are found to be false witnesses about God because we testified that God raised up Christ [from the dead], when [in reality] He did not raise Him up if, in fact, the dead are not raised up. For if dead people are not raised up, [then] neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised up, [then] your faith is for nothing; you are still condemned by your sins. Then [also], those who have died in [fellowship with] Christ are lost. If we have placed our hope in Christ while in this life only, we are to be pitied more than all [other] people.
And also, we are found to be false witnesses about God because we testified that God raised up Christ [from the dead], when [in reality] He did not raise Him up if, in fact, the dead are not raised up. For if dead people are not raised up, [then] neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised up, [then] your faith is for nothing; you are still condemned by your sins. Then [also], those who have died in [fellowship with] Christ are lost. If we have placed our hope in Christ while in this life only, we are to be pitied more than all [other] people.
The Resurrection » Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of Christ
Now if it is preached that Christ was raised from the dead, how can some people among you say that people will not be raised from the dead? But if there is no resurrection from the dead, [then] Christ has not been raised up either. And if Christ has not been raised up, then our preaching is for nothing, and your faith is for nothing too. read more.
And also, we are found to be false witnesses about God because we testified that God raised up Christ [from the dead], when [in reality] He did not raise Him up if, in fact, the dead are not raised up. For if dead people are not raised up, [then] neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised up, [then] your faith is for nothing; you are still condemned by your sins. Then [also], those who have died in [fellowship with] Christ are lost. If we have placed our hope in Christ while in this life only, we are to be pitied more than all [other] people. But now Christ has been raised up from the dead; [He is] the firstfruits of those who have died. [Note: By "firstfruits" is meant the first installment of the crop which promises the entire harvest eventually].
And also, we are found to be false witnesses about God because we testified that God raised up Christ [from the dead], when [in reality] He did not raise Him up if, in fact, the dead are not raised up. For if dead people are not raised up, [then] neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised up, [then] your faith is for nothing; you are still condemned by your sins. Then [also], those who have died in [fellowship with] Christ are lost. If we have placed our hope in Christ while in this life only, we are to be pitied more than all [other] people. But now Christ has been raised up from the dead; [He is] the firstfruits of those who have died. [Note: By "firstfruits" is meant the first installment of the crop which promises the entire harvest eventually].
The Resurrection » Called in question by some in the primitive church
Now if it is preached that Christ was raised from the dead, how can some people among you say that people will not be raised from the dead?