1 Corinthians 15-16: Resurrection Hope, Collections, Love

Housing in Ancient Corinth
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This is the 8th and final sermon in an 8-part series on the Book of First Corinthians. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each and every verse of the 15th and 16th chapters of the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. He also includes comments from the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God, Herbert W. Armstrong. Subjects covered include death, reincarnation, apostleship, immortality, heaven, Gehenna fire, scriptures, three days and three nights, our appearance after the resurrection, baptism for the hope of the dead, the Son being subordinate to the Father, selfishness, righteousness, the mystery of God's plan, the return of Jesus, sin, Sunday collection, doing the will of God, being a lover of Jesus, need to forsake all, and love.

A written article of related interest is available titled "Comments on the 1st Epistle to the Corinthians"

Book of 1 Corinthians Sermon Series:

Part 1: 1 Corinthians 1-2: God's Spirit & the Ways of the World

Part 2: 1 Corinthians 3-4: Christianity Requires Repentance

Part 3: 1 Corinthians 5-6: The Church and Bad Apples

Part 4: 1 Corinthians 7-8: Sex, Remarriage, and Christian Love

Part 5: 1 Corinthians 9-10: Authority, Idols, and Love

Part 6: 1 Corinthians 11-12: Hair, Veils, & Spiritual Gifts

Part 7: 1 Corinthians 13-14: Love, Prophecy, and Tongues

Part 8: 1 Corinthians 15-16: Resurrection Hope, Collections, Love

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