- 耶穌復活，乃基督信仰的基石
14 如果基督沒有從死裡復活，我們就沒有什麼好傳的，你們也沒有什麼好信的。15 這樣，我們顯然在為上帝作假證；因為我們見證，說他使基督從死裡復活了。如果真的沒有死人復活的事，上帝就沒有使基督復活了。16 死人若沒有復活，那等於說，基督沒有復活了。17 基督若沒有復活，你們的信仰就是幻想，你們仍然迷失在罪中。（歌林多前書 15: 14-17）現中
- 耶穌復活，讓我們面對逆境有盼望
19 如果我們信基督的人只在今生有希望，我們就比世界上任何人更可憐了。20 然而，事實上基督已經從死裡復活；這是要保證已經死了的人也要復活。21 因為死亡是從一人來的，死人的復活也是從一人來的。22 正如眾人的死亡是因為他們跟亞當連結，同樣，眾人的復活是因為他們跟基督連結。（歌林多前書 15: 19-22）現中
39 這些人都是因信獲得了讚許，卻仍未得着所應許的，40 因為上帝給我們預備了更美好的事，若沒有我們，他們就不能達到完全。（希伯來書 11: 39-40）和修
人子要在他父的榮耀裏與他的眾使者一起來臨，那時候，他要照各人的行為報應各人。（馬太福音 16: 27）和合
3.耶穌復活，改變了我們對死亡的看法
24 基督要消滅一切靈界的執政者、掌權者，和有能者，把王權交還給父上帝。25 因為基督必須統治，直到上帝打敗一切仇敵，使他們都屈服在他腳下。26 他所要毀滅的最後仇敵就是死亡。（歌林多前書 15: 24-26）現中
4.耶穌復活，激勵我們過有意義的生活
所以，我親愛的弟兄們，你們務要堅固，不可搖動，常常竭力多做主工，因為知道你們的勞苦在主裡不是徒然的。（歌林多前書15：58）和合
反思及討論問題：
- 我們自己對死人復活有甚麼看法？
- 我們相信耶穌真的已從死裡復活嗎？為甚麼？
- 如果我們真的相信耶穌已從死裡復活，這對我來說有甚麼意義？
- 我需要在那方面調整自己對死亡和生活的態度？
Will people be resurrected after death?
Rev. Abraham Chiu
- Jesus’ resurrection is the cornerstone of Christianity
14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. (1 Corinthians 15: 14-17) ESV
- Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope in facing adversity
19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But in fact Christ
has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. (1 Corinthians 15: 19-22) ESV
39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. (Hebrews 11: 39-40) ESV
27 For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. (Matthew 16: 27) ESV
- Jesus’ Resurrection Changes Our View of Death
24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. (1 Corinthians 15: 24-26) ESV
- Jesus’ resurrection inspires us to live a meaningful life
58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15: 58) ESV
Questions for reflection and discussion:
1. How do we ourselves view the resurrection of the dead?
2. Do we believe that Jesus really rose from the dead? Why?
3. If we truly believe that Jesus rose from the dead, what does this mean to me?
4. In what ways do I need to adjust my attitude toward death and life?