CHRIST’S RESURRECTION GUARANTEES OURS

20 But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruitsaa of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since deathab came through a man,ac the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man.ad 22 For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.ae

23 But each in his own order:af Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at his coming, those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end,ag when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father,ah when he abolishes all rule and all authority and power.ai 25 For he must reignaj until he puts all his enemies under his feet.ak 26 The last enemy to be abolished is death.al