5/3/15
Chris Breslin
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
“Resurrection is the necessary outcome of God’s intent to redeem his people.” –Richard B. Hays
The strife is o’er, the battle done;
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun: Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The powers of death have done their worst;
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia!
The three sad days are quickly sped;
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia!
He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heaven’s high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell! Alleluia!
Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee,
From death’s dread sting Thy servants free,
That we may live, and sing to Thee: Alleluia!
(12th century, anonymous)
Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting Godby Lauren F. Winner
Evil is Alive and Well by Jakob Dylan
Further “Of First Importance” Series Reading
Resounding Truth by Jeremy Begbie
NICNT: 1 Corinthians by Gordon Fee
Anchor Bible Commentary: 1 Corinthians by Joseph Fitzmeyer
Interpretation: 1 Corinthians by Richard B. Hays
Miracles by C.S. Lewis
The Corinthian Body by Dale Martin
Prototype by Jonathan Martin
Resurrection & Moral Order by Oliver O’Donovan
Living the Resurrection by Eugene Peterson
Practice Resurrection by Eugene Peterson
Unapologetic by Francis Spufford
Resurrection and the Son of God by N.T. Wright (academic)
Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright (accessible)
