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Romans 10:9
- Christ’s resurrection is an essential aspect of the gospel and our Christian faith. In Romans 10:9, Paul said, “… if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
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14 But if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain. 15 And also we are found to be false witnesses of God, because we testified against God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if after all, then, the dead are not raised.
Paul emphasizes that the message of the Gospel hinges on the resurrection. Preaching, or "κήρυγμα" (kerygma), in the early church was the proclamation of Jesus' death and resurrection. If Christ has not been raised, then the apostles' message is devoid of power and truth.
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be ...
Paul makes it clear in verses 1-3a, that the Resurrection is at the heart of the Gospel. He had received the Good News, and all that it meant, from others (see Acts 9) and after his conversion went on to share this revelation with those in Corinth and elsewhere.
Paul underscores that without the resurrection, Christian faith lacks substance and efficacy. Faith, in this context, is not just belief but trust in the living Christ. The resurrection validates Jesus' promises and teachings, giving believers assurance of salvation and eternal life.
Aug 23, 2022 · The resurrection of Jesus (alongside his crucifixion) is the central historical event in the Christian faith. Without the Resurrection, there would be no Christianity. “If Christ has not been raised,” wrote St. Paul, “then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14).
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Mar 31, 2024 · In fact, in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Paul gives a detailed list of those who saw Jesus after his resurrection, which included over 500 people. These men and women not only saw him, but they also went on to preach the risen Lord at great peril.
