1 Corinthians 15:21

“For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.”

"For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." - 1 Corinthians 15:21
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What does 1 Corinthians 15:21 mean?

1 Corinthians 15:21 (KJV) says, "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." This verse speaks to the central theme of the Christian faith: the victory over death through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In order to fully understand the depth…

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The Two Adams: A Tale of Death and Life

As we dive into the profound truth encapsulated in 1 Corinthians 15:21, we are confronted with the duality of our existence: death and life. The scripture states, "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." This verse not only affirms the…

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A Prayer for Life through Resurrection

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence, we come before You with hearts full of reverence and gratitude. We stand in awe of the profound truth contained in Your Word, particularly in 1 Corinthians 15:21, where it is written, "For since by man came death, by man came also…

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1 Corinthians 15:21 - "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead."
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1 Corinthians 15:13 - "But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:"
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1 Corinthians 16:21 - "The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand."
1 Corinthians 15:5 - "And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:"
1 Corinthians 15:16 - "For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:"
1 Corinthians 15:26 - "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death."
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1 Corinthians 15:7 - "After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles."
1 Corinthians 1:15 - "Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name."
1 Corinthians 3:21 - "Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's;"
1 Corinthians 15:30 - "And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?"
1 Corinthians 15:48 - "As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly."
1 Corinthians 15:56 - "The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law."
1 Corinthians 15:33 - "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners."
1 Corinthians 15:18 - "Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished."
1 Corinthians 15:36 - "Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:"
1 Corinthians 15:42 - "So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:"
1 Corinthians 1:21 - "For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe."
John 14:15-21
Luke 21:15-19
1 Corinthians 15:43 - "It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:"
1 Corinthians 15:53 - "For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."
1 Corinthians 15:47 - "The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven."
1 Corinthians 15:46 - "Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual."