"He Must Reign" (1 Corinthians 15:20-28)

"He Must Reign"

(1 Corinthians 15:20-28)

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead...

Jesus Christ, Risen from the Dead

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead...

Jesus Christ, the Head of His People

20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. 

Jesus Christ, the King of All

24 Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, 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. 27 For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 28 When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.

Main Idea: By rising from the dead, Jesus Christ secured eternal life for his people and earned his right to sit on the throne of the universe forever.