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Great Chapters of the Bible
The Triumph of the Rising: The Believer's Victory Over Death
New book series from bestselling author John MacArthur on the great chapters of the Bible
Taken from the MacArthur New Testament Commentary on 1 Corinthians, this book equips believers with transforming truth by explaining Paul’s treatment of the doctrine of the resurrection. Chapters include:
The Evidence for Christ’s Resurrection
The Importance of Bodily Resurrection
The Resurrection Plan
Resurrection Incentives
Our Resurrection Bodies
Victory Over Death
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul delivers the most extensive treatment of the resurrection in all of Scripture. As the heart pumps life-giving blood to every part of the body, so the truth of the resurrection gives life to every area of gospel truth.
The resurrection is the pivot on which all of Christianity turns and without which none of the other truths would much matter. Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christianity would be mere wishful thinking, taking its place alongside all other systems of human philosophy and religious speculation. Paul, however, declares that Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, therefore all who are in Christ Jesus will also be raised to life.
Taken from the MacArthur New Testament Commentary on 1 Corinthians, this book equips believers with transforming truth by explaining Paul’s treatment of the doctrine of the resurrection. Chapters include:
The Evidence for Christ’s Resurrection
The Importance of Bodily Resurrection
The Resurrection Plan
Resurrection Incentives
Our Resurrection Bodies
Victory Over Death
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul delivers the most extensive treatment of the resurrection in all of Scripture. As the heart pumps life-giving blood to every part of the body, so the truth of the resurrection gives life to every area of gospel truth.
The resurrection is the pivot on which all of Christianity turns and without which none of the other truths would much matter. Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Christianity would be mere wishful thinking, taking its place alongside all other systems of human philosophy and religious speculation. Paul, however, declares that Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, therefore all who are in Christ Jesus will also be raised to life.
- GenresTheology
124 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2024
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John F. MacArthur Jr.
1,344 books1,947 followersJohn F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.
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June 24, 2024
“Just as the heart pumps life-giving blood to every part of the body, so the truth of the resurrection gives life to every other area of gospel truth.” - MacArthur
MacArthur’s “Great Chapters of the Bible” series are basically one-chapter excerpts from his New Testament Commentary Series. His goal is to unleash critical chapters of biblical truth to those who may not have the endurance to sit down and read his commentaries: “give them less to develop the hunger for more.”
This book covers 1 Cor 15, that great chapter on the truth of the resurrection of Christ and its amazing implication for believers.
Because the format and content is almost EXACTLY like his commentary, if you own his 1 Corinthians commentary do not purchase this book. However, if you don’t already own his commentary and would like an appetizer on the amazing power of resurrection that reads just like a commentary, this is a “good” little book.
MacArthur’s “Great Chapters of the Bible” series are basically one-chapter excerpts from his New Testament Commentary Series. His goal is to unleash critical chapters of biblical truth to those who may not have the endurance to sit down and read his commentaries: “give them less to develop the hunger for more.”
This book covers 1 Cor 15, that great chapter on the truth of the resurrection of Christ and its amazing implication for believers.
Because the format and content is almost EXACTLY like his commentary, if you own his 1 Corinthians commentary do not purchase this book. However, if you don’t already own his commentary and would like an appetizer on the amazing power of resurrection that reads just like a commentary, this is a “good” little book.
May 19, 2025
John MacArthur shows his skills to exegete the text of Scripture by bringing forth the fundamental doctrine of the resurrection of Christ from 1 Corinthians 15. Short and sweet, the strength of this book is not just its brevity but it doctrinal depth. MacArthur is a preacher and it shows in this book.
The Triumph of the Rising shows from 1 Cor 15 that the doctrine of the resurrection was under attack from the beginning, but the apostle Paul explained that not only did Christ rise, He rose in order that He might raise all the saints with Him. This is the confidence of the Christian—"when this corruptible puts on the incorruptible, and this mortal puts on immortality, then will come about the word that is written, 'Death is swallowed up in victory.'" (1 Cor 15:54)
The Triumph of the Rising shows from 1 Cor 15 that the doctrine of the resurrection was under attack from the beginning, but the apostle Paul explained that not only did Christ rise, He rose in order that He might raise all the saints with Him. This is the confidence of the Christian—"when this corruptible puts on the incorruptible, and this mortal puts on immortality, then will come about the word that is written, 'Death is swallowed up in victory.'" (1 Cor 15:54)
December 13, 2024
The resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us hope and encouragement in our work here on earth as we eagerly await the transformation of our earthly bodies into heavenly bodies. Believe in the resurrection, for without it we are a people to be most pitied and our faith is in vain. Thanks be to God and our Lord Jesus Christ that the truth of the resurrection was recorded by those who witnessed it and believed by those to whom it is preached. Believe and be saved!
September 15, 2025
A nice, quick read on the resurrection of Christ and of the saints. This book was a good reminder of 2 things for me: 1) that Christ’s work on the cross accomplished for me me everything I could ever want or need and 2) that my ultimate value should not be found here on earth, but in Christ and in the new creation to come.
“If there are no eternal ramifications or consequences of what we do in this life, the motivation for selfless service and holy living is gone. On the other hand, when our hope in the resurrection is clear and certain, we will have great motivation to be abounding in the work of the lord.”
“If there are no eternal ramifications or consequences of what we do in this life, the motivation for selfless service and holy living is gone. On the other hand, when our hope in the resurrection is clear and certain, we will have great motivation to be abounding in the work of the lord.”
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