The Comfort and Confirmation that Christ is risen
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The comfort for the believer in Christ rising from the dead means our final destination is not the grave but heaven. This was confirmed when Christ arose. Christ’s resurrection guarantees the resurrection of all who trust in Him.
Released on 15 Apr 2023
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What if Christ be not risen?
The Apostle answers some who question Christ’s resurrection, by stating what it would if Christ did not rise from the dead. Paul challenges their thinking so they will understand that Christ is risen and why He arose.
If Christ is not risen then our profession and proof is false
Paul in his defence of Christ’s resurrection teaches if Christ did not rise from the dead as some claim, then the hope we profess about Christ is false. However as Christ is risen our profession, proof and witness is true because its founded on Scripture.
If Christ is not risen then our preaching is vain
Paul in his defence of Christ’s resurrection teaches if Christ did not rise from the dead as some claim, them preaching the gospel is an empty exercise. However since Christ is risen our preaching is not vain, hope for eternal life.