“Because He Lives” is a modern gospel song that grounds Christian courage in a specific event: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Hymns Based on 1 Corinthians 15:20
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 15:20
"But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruit of those who are asleep. For since death came by man, the resurrection of the dead also came by man. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive."
— 1 Corinthians 15:20
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Easter, Resurrection, Praise, Christian hope, Hope. Many worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 15:20 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Easter
- Resurrection
- Praise
- Christian hope
- Hope
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
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Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 15:20
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Sermon Easter
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Response Hymn He Lives
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Reflection Hymn Because He Lives
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Closing Hymn Joy Dawned Again On Easter Day
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Christ Is Risen is a modern Easter hymn that proclaims the triumph of Christ over death and the continuing power of the resurrection in the life of the church.
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today is one of the most enduring Easter hymns in the English speaking church.
In a few musical phrases, “He Is Lord” joins three claims that the New Testament refuses to separate: Jesus was raised from the dead, God exalted him, and the proper response is public confession of his lordship.
He Lives is a twentieth-century gospel hymn centered on a confession that Christianity depends upon a risen and presently living Christ.
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today is a classic Easter hymn of resurrection praise.
Joy Dawned Again On Easter Day is an Easter hymn of resurrection praise.
“Now the Green Blade Riseth” is an Easter hymn that joins the resurrection of Jesus Christ with the biblical image of seed passing through burial into fruitful life.
On the Day of Resurrection is a modern Easter hymn celebrating the triumph of Christ over death.
The Day of Resurrection is one of the great Easter hymns of the Christian church, celebrating the triumph of Christ over death.
This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made is Isaac Watts's 1719 Christian paraphrase of Psalm 118:24-26.
Up from the Grave He Arose, usually indexed as Christ Arose or Low in the Grave He Lay, is Robert Lowry’s dramatic gospel-song proclamation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
We Know That Christ Is Raised is John Brownlow Geyer's 1967 confession of Easter faith interpreted through baptism.
Welcome, Happy Morning is a jubilant Easter hymn that greets the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the decisive turning point of history.