1 Corinthians 15:23
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
1 Corinthians 15:23
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming. Paul outlines the sequence of resurrection: Christ first, then His own at His coming. The language reflects Jewish festival rhythms and early Christian expectation of a bodily resurrection at the end of time.
This reinforces the eschatological timeline: the believer’s resurrection is tied to Christ’s return. It affirms the hope of a future, bodily, transformative life at the consummation.
Practically, this challenges Christians to live with an eye toward Christ’s return. It motivates perseverance, faithfulness, and a life oriented to eternal realities rather than passing trends. It also informs how we grieve and comfort one another, with the hope of reunion and renewal in the coming King.
Cross-References: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Philippians 3:20-21; Romans 8:18-23; Revelation 20:12-13