Christ the Firstfruits

B.I.—The Feast of Firstfruits pictures Christ at the guarantor of the resurrection of all men and the renovation of all things.

INTRODUCTION:
1A. UNDERSTANDING THE FEAST OF 1ST FRUITS.
1B. Its Origin
2B. Its Meaning.
3B. Its Application.
2A. PAUL'S UNDERSTANDING OF JESUS AS 1ST FRUITS. 1 Co. 15
1B. Guarantee of Future Resurrection. 15:20
2B. Necessary Agency of Man. 15:21-22
3B. The Order of Resurrection. 15:23
3A. UNDERSTANDING THE NT USE OF 1ST FRUITS.
1B. The Spirit as 1st Fruits. Ro. 8:23
2B. Israel as 1st Fruits. Ro. 11:16
3B. First Converts of Evangelism. Ro. 16:5; 1 Co. 16:15
4B. First Converts of Tribulation Period. Re. 14:4
CONCLUSION: