Living in the Hope of Eternal Life

At the heart of 1 Corinthians 15 lies a revolutionary truth that transforms everything: the resurrection of Jesus Christ isn't just a historical event to celebrate—it's the foundation upon which our entire faith stands or falls. Paul confronts the Corinthian church with a penetrating question: if we proclaim Christ has risen, how can some say there's no resurrection of the dead? This isn't merely theological debate; it's about the very essence of our hope. Without the resurrection, our faith becomes futile, our preaching empty, and we remain trapped in our sins. His resurrection is the divine receipt showing that death, sin, and condemnation have been fully defeated. This means every sin—past, present, and future—has been covered. We're not living under a payment plan; we're living in the freedom of a debt already paid in full. The resurrection changes how we face every day, knowing that condemnation has no power over us.