Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.

1 Corinthians 15: 1-2

We receive many conflicting messages every day – especially as it relates to our faith. Just before the Easter weekend, a prominent Christian publication shared a link to an online article that attempted to plant a seed of doubt regarding the details of Jesus’ crucifixion.

It’s difficult to understand why a Christian organization would try to undermine the resurrection, but it points to just how critical it is that we comprehend the basis for our faith which is simply Jesus Christ and His resurrection because without the resurrection there is no Gospel. It is for this reason, that I consider 1 Corinthians 15, to be one of the most critical chapters relating to our faith.

In these opening verses, Paul reminds the church that it is the Gospel of Christ that was preached, and received and is the foundation of the faith that is in the process of saving the church and us! Notice that we are being saved – not by our efforts, but by the Gospel which is based on the death and resurrection of Christ.

Paul encourages his readers to “hold fast to the word I preached to you.” What is the basis for your faith?