1 Corinthians 15:1-34
Jesus Christ died for the payment of the penalty for our sins. Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, to live forever in power. This is an established historical fact. We find it transformational. For this reason, we also believe that we will live forever. We should allow this to completely change our lifestyle into one of wholehearted devotion to Jesus. Paul’s letter keeps his direction to them within the context of the Good News of Jesus. He points out that the resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the determining factor for our ability to believe in this hope for our salvation. Our need to be rescued started with Adam. Our understanding of the Good News must include these elements of the redemptive narrative. We must carefully choose how we will live based on this eternal perspective and the right understanding of what is to come beyond any natural death.