1Cor 15:58 | MHM | STEP | The Obligations of Christians This verse is Paul’s conclusion to his teaching about the resurrection. He gives the Corinthians a strong encouragement based on the hope of eternal life. Because Jesus has conquered death, Christians should stay strong in their faith and live with purpose, knowing that their service to God is never wasted. v. 58 : Paul urges believers to be steadfast and firm in their faith. He says, “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 ). Christians should trust the gospel, especially that Christ died for our sins and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 ). We should not let anyone shake our belief in the resurrection or take away our hope of eternal life. This hope gives us strength to keep serving God with energy and joy, even when life is hard (John 14:19; Colossians 1:23 ; Hebrews 6:19 ). Paul reminds us that our work for the Lord will never be in vain. God sees everything we do for Him and will reward us greatly in the future (Hebrews 6:10; Romans 8:18 ). Even if we suffer or lose things for God, He will give us much more in heaven. Our service, sacrifice, and faithfulness are never wasted when they are done for the Lord .

‏ 1 Corinthians 15:58

The Obligations of Christians

This verse is Paul’s conclusion to his teaching about the resurrection. He gives the Corinthians a strong encouragement based on the hope of eternal life. Because Jesus has conquered death, Christians should stay strong in their faith and live with purpose, knowing that their service to God is never wasted.

v. 58: Paul urges believers to be steadfast and firm in their faith. He says, “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 ^a). Christians should trust the gospel, especially that Christ died for our sins and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 ^b). We should not let anyone shake our belief in the resurrection or take away our hope of eternal life. This hope gives us strength to keep serving God with energy and joy, even when life is hard (John 14:19; Colossians 1:23 ^c; Hebrews 6:19 ^d). Paul reminds us that our work for the Lord will never be in vain. God sees everything we do for Him and will reward us greatly in the future (Hebrews 6:10; Romans 8:18 ^e). Even if we suffer or lose things for God, He will give us much more in heaven. Our service, sacrifice, and faithfulness are never wasted when they are done for the Lord.