Thematic Bible: Firstfruits of our resurrection
Thematic Bible
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Firstfruits of our resurrection
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].
Verse Concepts
But each one [is raised up] in his own turn: Christ as the firstfruits [See verse 20]; then those who are Christ's [i.e., believers], when He returns.
Verse Concepts
namely, that the Christ must suffer and be the first to rise from the dead [i.e., never to die again] and then proclaim the light [of the Gospel] to the [Jewish] people and to the Gentiles."
Verse Concepts
Related Topics
- Christ Is Risen
- Christ The Beginning
- Christ Would Rise
- Christ, Names For
- First fruits
- Light As A Symbol Of Salvation
- Light, Spiritual
- Metaphorical Firstfruits