1Cor 15:1 | MHM | STEP | The Resurrection of Christ In this section, Paul explains and defends the truth that the dead will rise again. Some people in Corinth were denying this important teaching. Paul shows that belief in Jesus’ death and resurrection is the foundation of Christianity. He reminds the believers that the gospel he preached is based on eyewitness accounts and fulfills Old Testament prophecies. He also shares his own experience with Jesus to prove the truth of the resurrection. v. 1–2 : Paul reminds the Corinthians about the gospel he preached to them. He says, “I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which you also received, and in which you stand” (1 Corinthians 15:1 ). This gospel is the foundation of their faith and hope of salvation. If they do not hold firmly to these truths, their faith will be empty. Believing in Jesus’ death and resurrection is necessary for salvation. Without it, Christianity has no meaning or hope (1 Corinthians 15:2 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 15:1

The Resurrection of Christ

In this section, Paul explains and defends the truth that the dead will rise again. Some people in Corinth were denying this important teaching. Paul shows that belief in Jesus’ death and resurrection is the foundation of Christianity. He reminds the believers that the gospel he preached is based on eyewitness accounts and fulfills Old Testament prophecies. He also shares his own experience with Jesus to prove the truth of the resurrection.

v. 1–2: Paul reminds the Corinthians about the gospel he preached to them. He says, “I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which you also received, and in which you stand” (1 Corinthians 15:1 ^a). This gospel is the foundation of their faith and hope of salvation. If they do not hold firmly to these truths, their faith will be empty. Believing in Jesus’ death and resurrection is necessary for salvation. Without it, Christianity has no meaning or hope (1 Corinthians 15:2 ^b).