1Cor 15:12 | MHM | STEP | The Resurrection of Saints In this section, Paul answers some people in Corinth who said there is no resurrection of the dead. He shows that this idea is not only wrong but also dangerous for Christian faith. Paul explains that if there is no resurrection, then even Christ did not rise, and everything Christians believe and hope for would be useless. He points out the serious problems that come from denying the resurrection, both for faith and for life. v. 12 : Paul challenges the Corinthians by asking, “If Christ is preached that he rose from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?” (1 Corinthians 15:12 ). He is surprised that some Christians would deny something so important, especially since Christ’s resurrection is a proven fact.

‏ 1 Corinthians 15:12

The Resurrection of Saints

In this section, Paul answers some people in Corinth who said there is no resurrection of the dead. He shows that this idea is not only wrong but also dangerous for Christian faith. Paul explains that if there is no resurrection, then even Christ did not rise, and everything Christians believe and hope for would be useless. He points out the serious problems that come from denying the resurrection, both for faith and for life.

v. 12: Paul challenges the Corinthians by asking, “If Christ is preached that he rose from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?” (1 Corinthians 15:12 ^a). He is surprised that some Christians would deny something so important, especially since Christ’s resurrection is a proven fact.