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1 Corinthians 15:20

Verse 20 36

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

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Ephesians 1:20

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1 Peter 1:3

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Jesus Christ

1 Peter 1:3

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resurrection

2 Nephi 2:8

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Alma 40:2

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slept;

Doctrine and Covenants 137:5

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- **Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2016) · Alludes to
  Some of the most magnificent scriptural accounts of the Savior and His mission are set forth in 1 Corinthians.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/valiant-in-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **The Living Christ** — Joseph Anderson (October 1971) · Alludes to
  He appeared to his apostles on several different occasions following his resurrection, and, according to Apostle Paul, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/the-living-christ?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Thou Art the Christ** — Amy A. Wright (April 2025) · Reference
  We need to infuse the Light of Jesus Christ into every corner of our lives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/32wright?lang=eng&id=p_xruuX#p_xruuX

- **Eternal Truth** — John C. Pingree Jr. (October 2023) · Reference
  As part of that plan, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to help us.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/52pingree?lang=eng&id=p60#p60

- **The Atonement of Jesus Christ** — Tad R. Callister (April 2019) · Reference
  1.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/45callister?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus** — Quentin L. Cook (October 2016) · Reference
  “But thanks be to God, [who] giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/valiant-in-the-testimony-of-jesus?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **And There Shall Be No More Death** — Paul V. Johnson (April 2016) · Reference
  We can replace the word cancer with any of the other physical, mental, or emotional ailments we may face.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/and-there-shall-be-no-more-death?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Eternal Life through Jesus Christ** — John M. Madsen (April 2002) · Alludes to
  “He rose from the grave to ‘become the firstfruits of them that slept’ (1 Corinthians 15:20).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/eternal-life-through-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p14#p14

- **“He Is Not Here, but Is Risen”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1999) · Alludes to
  But Jesus the Christ changed all that.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/04/he-is-not-here-but-is-risen?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1993) · Alludes to
  First, “we believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (A of F 1:1).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1993/10/combatting-spiritual-drift-our-global-pandemic?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **Our Lord and Savior** — David B. Haight (April 1988) · Alludes to
  Tomorrow is Easter!
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/04/our-lord-and-savior?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **An Apostle’s Witness of the Resurrection** — Howard W. Hunter (April 1986) · Quote
  > “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
  “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/an-apostles-witness-of-the-resurrection?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Come and Partake** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1986) · Alludes to
  Such knowledge is the very foundation of spiritual strength.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/04/come-and-partake?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **The Victory over Death** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1985) · Alludes to
  “If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14.) This is the great universal question framed by Job.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1985/04/the-victory-over-death?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **The Cornerstones of Our Faith** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1984) · Alludes to
  He was buried in a borrowed tomb and on the third day rose from the grave.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/the-cornerstones-of-our-faith?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1983) · Alludes to
  Our great, basic message to the world is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God; that he gave his life as a sacrifice for all mankind; that he rose from the grave that first Easter morning, “the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1983/04/he-slumbers-not-nor-sleeps?lang=eng&id=p32#p32

- **What This Work Is All About** — Gordon B. Hinckley (October 1982) · Alludes to
  Thank you, President Kimball, for your counsel, and particularly for your testimony of God our Eternal Father and his Beloved Son, our Savior and Redeemer.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/what-this-work-is-all-about?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1982) · Alludes to
  The gospel for me is not complex.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/04/five-million-members-a-milestone-and-not-a-summit?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **“What Hath God Wrought through His Servant Joseph!”** — Gordon B. Hinckley (April 1980) · Alludes to
  Secondly, as the instrumentality through which came the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith has borne witness of the Savior to all who have read and will read that volume.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/what-hath-god-wrought-through-his-servant-joseph?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **An Eternal Hope in Christ** — Spencer W. Kimball (October 1978) · Quote
  > “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept”
  “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1978/10/an-eternal-hope-in-christ?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

- **Salvation and Exaltation** — Theodore M. Burton (April 1972) · Alludes to
  “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (1 Cor.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/salvation-and-exaltation?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Quentin L. Cook October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

Some of the most magnificent scriptural accounts of the Savior and His mission are set forth in 1 Corinthians.

Alludes to High confidence
The Living Christ

Joseph Anderson October 1971 Sunday Afternoon Session

He appeared to his apostles on several different occasions following his resurrection, and, according to Apostle Paul, he was seen by above five hundred brethren at once.

Alludes to High confidence
Thou Art the Christ

Amy A. Wright April 2025 Saturday Evening Session

We need to infuse the Light of Jesus Christ into every corner of our lives.

Reference Verified
Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

As part of that plan, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to help us.

Reference Verified
The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Tad R. Callister April 2019 Sunday Morning Session

1.

Reference Verified
Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Quentin L. Cook October 2016 Saturday Afternoon Session

“But thanks be to God, [who] giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Reference Verified
And There Shall Be No More Death

Paul V. Johnson April 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

We can replace the word cancer with any of the other physical, mental, or emotional ailments we may face.

Reference Verified
Eternal Life through Jesus Christ

John M. Madsen April 2002 Sunday Afternoon Session

“He rose from the grave to ‘become the firstfruits of them that slept’ (1 Corinthians 15:20).

Alludes to High confidence
“He Is Not Here, but Is Risen”

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1999 Sunday Morning Session

But Jesus the Christ changed all that.

Alludes to High confidence
Combatting Spiritual Drift—Our Global Pandemic

Russell M. Nelson October 1993 General Relief Society Meeting

First, “we believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost” (A of F 1:1).

Alludes to High confidence
Our Lord and Savior

David B. Haight April 1988 Saturday Afternoon Session

Tomorrow is Easter!

Alludes to High confidence
An Apostle’s Witness of the Resurrection

Howard W. Hunter April 1986 Saturday Morning Session

“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

Quote High confidence
Come and Partake

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1986 Sunday Morning Session

Such knowledge is the very foundation of spiritual strength.

Alludes to High confidence
The Victory over Death

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1985 Sunday Morning Session

“If a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14.) This is the great universal question framed by Job.

Alludes to High confidence
The Cornerstones of Our Faith

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1984 Sunday Morning Session

He was buried in a borrowed tomb and on the third day rose from the grave.

Alludes to High confidence
He Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1983 Saturday Morning Session

Our great, basic message to the world is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God; that he gave his life as a sacrifice for all mankind; that he rose from the grave that first Easter morning, “the firstfruits of them that slept” (1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence
What This Work Is All About

Gordon B. Hinckley October 1982 Saturday Morning Session

Thank you, President Kimball, for your counsel, and particularly for your testimony of God our Eternal Father and his Beloved Son, our Savior and Redeemer.

Alludes to High confidence
Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1982 Sunday Morning Session

The gospel for me is not complex.

Alludes to High confidence
“What Hath God Wrought through His Servant Joseph!”

Gordon B. Hinckley April 1980 Sunday Morning Session

Secondly, as the instrumentality through which came the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith has borne witness of the Savior to all who have read and will read that volume.

Alludes to High confidence
An Eternal Hope in Christ

Spencer W. Kimball October 1978 Sunday Afternoon Session

“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept”

Quote High confidence
Salvation and Exaltation

Theodore M. Burton April 1972 Saturday Afternoon Session

“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” (1 Cor.

Alludes to High confidence

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Jesus the Christ

Chapter 20: “Peace, Be Still”

James E. Talmage

The vital distinction between a restoration of the dead to a resumption of mortal life, and the resurrection of the body from death to a state of immortality, must be thoughtfully heeded.

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Jesus the Christ

Chapter 3: The Need of a Redeemer

James E. Talmage

The victory over death was made manifest in the resurrection of the crucified Christ; He was the first to pass from death to immortality and so is justly known as “the first fruits of them that slept.”w That the resurrection of the dead so inaugurated is to be extended to every one who has or shall have lived is proved by an abundance of scriptural evidence.

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Jesus the Christ

Chapter 38: The Apostolic Ministry

James E. Talmage

After witnessing the Lord’s ascension from Olivet, the eleven apostles returned to Jerusalem filled with joy and thoroughly suffused with the spirit of adoring worship.

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