Song # 1020.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. From the Book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, Paul tells us in his letter to the Corinthians in the city of Corinth, of the resurrection of the dead, through the Son, Jesus Christ.
Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:20). For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man (1 Corinthians 15:21). For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive (1 Corinthians 15:22). But each in his own turn, Christ, the first-fruits, then, when He comes, those who belong to Him (1 Corinthians 15:23). Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority and power (1 Corinthians 15:24). For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet (1 Corinthians 15:25). The last enemy to be destroyed is death (1 Corinthians 15:26). For He “has put everything under His feet” -Psalm 8:6. 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 (1 Corinthians 15:27). When He has done this, then the Son Himself will be made subject to God, who put everything under Him, so that God may be all in all (1 Corinthians 15:28).
Thought for today: we all must face Jesus in time. Will He be your Saviour? Or will He be your Judge?
Thought for the future: there’s only one way to heaven. But that’s all we need. Where will you spend your eternity?