Faith & Reason Nexus

1 Corinthians 15:1-4

• The Gospel was preached to the people (v. 1).
• They received the Gospel and stood firm in it (v. 1).
• The Gospel saves if they hold fast to the word preached, ensuring their belief is not in vain (v. 2).
• The Gospel is:
• Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures (v. 3).
• He was buried (v. 4).
• He rose again on the third day (v. 4).
• Therefore, obeying the Gospel means obeying the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

How is the Gospel Obeyed?

• Romans 6:3-5 explains how to obey:
• Baptism into Christ means being baptized into His death (Romans 6:3).
• One is buried with Christ in baptism (Romans 6:4).
• Rising from baptism to walk in newness of life symbolizes Christ’s resurrection and a new life in Him (Romans 6:4).
• One dies to sin through repentance (Romans 6:5).
• One must first be buried with Christ (baptism) to be raised with Him (Romans 6:4-5).