MOTB by itself does not always = LOF ??

[David in NJ]

In terms of the context of 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, only Christ himself is said to be the firstfruits. It should say "firstfruit" since it's only Him. He is the firstfruit of the dead in Christ. It's not saying they are the firstfruits. It's saying Christ is the firstfruit(s) of those who slept (the dead in Christ).


If the dead in Christ are part of the first resurrection, then there is no second resurrection and no order to the resurrections. Yet, Paul said "each in his own order". Without Christ's first resurrection there would be no second resurrection in order at His second coming. A first resurrection implies a second. So, what is the second resurrection in your view?

You made a BIG ERROR my brother in Christ

"CHRIST is the firstfruits of, of, of those who have fallen sleep"

When it says "of" it means Christ is part of = those who have fallen asleep

 

[Spiritual Israelite]

You made a BIG ERROR my brother in Christ

No, I did not. I am going by what the text actually indicates. You are not.

"CHRIST is the firstfruits of, of, of those who have fallen sleep"

When it says "of" it means Christ is part of = those who have fallen asleep

It specifically says Christ Himself is the firstfruits. He is the firstfruits of what? Of those who have fallen asleep. He is their firstfruits. It doesn't say they are the firstfruits. You are twisting the text to make it as if it says Christ AND those who have fallen alseep are the firstfruits. That is NOT what it says. Stop changing the text to make it say what you want it to say.

 

[David in NJ]

No, I did not. I am going by what the text actually indicates. You are not.


It specifically says Christ Himself is the firstfruits. He is the firstfruits of what? Of those who have fallen asleep. He is their firstfruits. It doesn't say they are the firstfruits. You are twisting the text to make it as if it says Christ AND those who have fallen alseep are the firstfruits. That is NOT what it says. Stop changing the text to make it say what you want it to say.

You better go ask a English Teacher about that

EXAMPLES:
1. the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ - 2 Cor 1:3
2. to keep the unity of the Spirit
3. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself?