Apostle Paul logically and completely disproves a “no resurrection” claim made by some in the Corinthian congregation (12, 16). Epicurean and Stoic Greek philosophers discredited the resurrection. (Acts 17:18) Jewish Sadducees also did not believe in the resurrection. (Matthew 22:23; Mark 12:18; Acts 23:8) That is why they were Sad-u-see?
Paul says they are ignorant of God. (33) Jesus said such false belief comes from not knowing the Scriptures or the power of God. (Matthew 22:29; Mark 12:18) It seems that those in Corinth who say there is no resurrection were influenced by these false doctrines. (33)
Perhaps, you still do not believe in life after physical death, even after reading the first 11 verses, previous BDBD, and reading the commentary at FreeBibleStudyHelp.com. Recently, someone who seems to be a believer asked a question to make people think in a group Bible Study, “What about all the people who, after dying and being brought back to life, claim that they have been to heaven or hell?”
My response, perhaps, was not what he expected or wanted to hear. “I know of a person who has been to both heaven and hell. He has given his testimony a few times since, and you would be surprised at the responses. As Jesus concluded the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'” (Luke 16:31)
A vast amount of evidence is in the Bible. Sure, personal testimonies of being in heaven and hell may make someone think. But in my experience, personal witnesses are as Jesus said. Acceptance of the physical resurrection to come, when the current body is replaced, comes by the will and power of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s testimony. Ask with all honesty and sincerity with a humble and repentant heart, and you will know.
