Our final victory must be studied so that we will be able to be aware.

2. July 16, 2023

4. 58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Consistent and
dedicated
Christianity will be
worth it, an
eternal reward is
awaiting us.

5. We should have a
single mind in
obedience and service
to God with
resurrection in mind.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58

6. “Therefore”
drew a conclusion
from all that Paul
taught about the
resurrection of the
body.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58

7. “Be Steadfast”
is to be fastened
steadily in one place,
fixed or secure in
position, unshaken.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58

8. Paul exhorted the
saints in Corinth to
be always
abounding in the
work of the Lord.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
12 And may the Lord make
you increase and abound in
love to one another and to
all, just as we do to you, 1
Thessalonians 3:12

9. A proper view of the
resurrection should
bring forth great
passion and much
fruit bearing.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
1 But concerning the times and the
seasons, brethren, you have no need
that I should write to you. 2 For you
yourselves know perfectly that the
day of the Lord so comes as a thief in
the night. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

10. Life’s minor
afflictions cannot
compare to the
eternal weight of
glory (II Cor 4:8 –
5:9).
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a
moment, is working for us a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while
we do not look at the things which are seen,
but at the things which are not seen. For the
things which are seen are temporary, but the
things which are not seen are eternal. 2
Corinthians 4:17-18

11. Though you may not
see much reward
here, your labor in the
Lord will be rewarded.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
16 holding fast the word of
life, so that I may rejoice in
the day of Christ that I have
not run in vain or labored in
vain. Philippians 2:16

12. It has been said, “Only
one life, ‘twill soon be
past; only what’s done
for Christ will last.”
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
20 I have been crucified with Christ;
it is no longer I who live, but Christ
lives in me; and the life which I
now live in the flesh I live by faith
in the Son of God, who loved me
and gave Himself for me. Gal 2:20

13. The work of the Lord is
whatever work God
has given to each
reader in his
circumstances.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
9 For we are God's fellow workers; you
are God's field, you are God's building. 10
According to the grace of God which was
given to me, as a wise master builder I
have laid the foundation, and another
builds on it. But let each one take heed
how he builds on it. 1 Corinthians 3:9-10

14. The work of the Lord
is the life of
discipleship and
godliness to which
God has called us.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully
pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work
and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11
strengthened with all might, according to His
glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering
with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has
qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of
the saints in the light. Colossians 1:10-12

15. If you are married, then
there are specific things
God has called you to
work at for Him.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your
own husbands, that even if some do not
obey the word, they, without a word, may be
won by the conduct of their wives, 1 Pet 3:1
7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with
understanding, giving honor to the wife, as
to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs
together of the grace of life, that your
prayers may not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7

16. If you are an
employee, then there
are specific things God
has called you to do
for Him.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
18 Servants, be submissive to your
masters with all fear, not only to the
good and gentle, but also to the harsh.
19 For this is commendable, if because
of conscience toward God one
endures grief, suffering wrongfully.
1 Peter 2:18-19

17. The basis on which
any man can know he
will be in the
resurrection is faithful
good works.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
10 that I may know Him and the power
of His resurrection, and the
fellowship of His sufferings, being
conformed to His death, 11 if, by any
means, I may attain to the
resurrection from the dead.
Philippians 3:10-11

18. Paul consider all
things as a “loss” in
order to make it to
the resurrection
(Phil 3:7-8).
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
7 But what things were gain to me, these I
have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed
I also count all things loss for the
excellence of the knowledge of Christ
Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered
the loss of all things, and count them as
rubbish, that I may gain Christ Phil 3:7-8

19. It is by abounding in
fruit a person makes
his calling and election
sure (II Peter 1:8-11).
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will
be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of
our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these
things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has
forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make
your call and election sure, for if you do these
things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance
will be supplied to you abundantly into the
everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. 2 Peter 1:8-11

20. Many will claim
Jesus in that day,
but He will only
accept the obedient
(Matt 7:21-23).
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,'
shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who
does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will
say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not
prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in
Your name, and done many wonders in Your
name?' 23 And then I will declare to them, 'I never
knew you; depart from Me, you who practice
lawlessness!' Matthew 7:21-23

21. By faithfulness in
works we lay hold
of eternal life (I
Tim 6:17-19).
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
17 Command those who are rich in this present
age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain
riches but in the living God, who gives us richly
all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that
they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing
to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good
foundation for the time to come, that they may
lay hold on eternal life. 1 Timothy 6:17-19

22. There is little value
in the intellectual
understanding of the
resurrection without
fruitfulness.
58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58

23. 58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
This great theme, the
hope of the believer,
should be a regular
topic of comforting
conversation among us.

24. 58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
It is only the body
that dies and is
resurrected, for the
soul goes
immediately to the
Lord (Luke 23:43).

25. 58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
The Christian
religion is one of
great hope in the face
of the greatest
enemies of man –
death and the grave.

26. 58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Does death scare
you? Paul wrote,
“We are more than
conquerors through
him that loved us”
(Rom 8:28-39).

27. 58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Read this chapter
again slowly and look
for all the facts and
promises that are
unknown to every
natural man.

28. 58 Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always
abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your
labor is not in vain in the
Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58
If you are not certain
of your place in the
resurrection, believe
and obey our Lord
Jesus Christ and live
for Him!