1Cor 15:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Paul explains, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17 ). Without Jesus’ resurrection, there is no forgiveness. We would still be guilty before God, because only his death and resurrection bring us salvation (Ephesians 1:7 ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 15:17

v. 17: Paul explains, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17 ^a). Without Jesus’ resurrection, there is no forgiveness. We would still be guilty before God, because only his death and resurrection bring us salvation (Ephesians 1:7 ^b).