Death and Resurrection

[Sue J Love]

The main subject matter in 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, is that of the resurrection from the dead. There were people professing faith in Jesus Christ among them who were being convinced to reject the teaching on the resurrection from the dead, which meant they believed that Jesus Christ was not resurrected from the dead. But the gospel of our salvation rests, not only on Jesus’ death on that cross, but on his resurrection from the dead, his ascension back to heaven, and his sending of the Holy Spirit to indwell his followers. So disbelief in Jesus’ resurrection equals worthless faith.

“Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good morals.’ Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.” (1 Corinthians 15:33-34 NASB1995)

It is important to note here that we cannot “pick and choose” which parts of the gospel message to believe and which parts to reject. But it is also critical to note here that we must study the Scriptures in their full and applicable context. For many people these days teach a false gospel message which they get from taking Scriptures out of context and by twisting them to make them say what they do not say if taught in the correct biblical context. So “bad company” here are those who corrupt the teachings of the Scriptures for whatever they wish to gain, usually having to do with habitual sin.

For the gospel of our salvation teaches us that Jesus Christ (the second person of our triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) gave his life up for us on that cross to put our sins to death with him, and he was resurrected from the dead victorious over sin, death, hell, and Satan, on our behalf, so that by God-gifted faith in Jesus Christ we can now die to sin and live for God in walks of obedience to his commands, in holy living, by his grace, in his power. This is what our water baptism represents, this death to sin and a resurrection to new life in Christ to be lived in obedience to his commands.

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NASB1995)

[Matthew 7:13-14,21-23; Luke 9:23-26; John 10:27-30; Acts 26:18; Romans 1:18-32; Romans 2:5-10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:1-23; Romans 8:1-14; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10,19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-22; 2 Corinthians 5:10,15,21; Galatians 5:16-24; Ephesians 2:8-10; Ephesians 4:17-32; Ephesians 5:3-6; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 3:1-19; Hebrews 4:1-13; Hebrews 10:19-39; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:1-10; 1 John 2:1-6; 1 John 3:4-10; Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22]

As the Deer

By Martin J. Nystrom
Based off Psalm 42:1

As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after You
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship You

You alone are my strength, my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship You

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Death and Resurrection
An Original Work / April 15, 2026
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love

 

[NBTT]

1COR 15:1-4
Agreed. The most concise "believe precisely this and be saved" good news.

After that the Holy Spirit gives you new desires to get to know our wonderful God in the entire bible.

 

[Sue J Love]

1COR 15:1-4
Agreed. The most concise "believe precisely this and be saved" good news.

After that the Holy Spirit gives you new desires to get to know our wonderful God in the entire bible.

NBTT, thank you for your comment. But I don't agree that 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 is the most concise "believe precisely this and be saved" good news. Yes, it covers the subject of his death, his resurrection, and his appearing to many people as proof of his resurrection. And the whole chapter helps us to understand the critical nature of both Jesus' death and resurrection, and what they provided for us who believe in Jesus, but we need the teachings of Jesus and of his New Testament apostles throughout the New Testament writings to complete the picture. Luke 9:23-26 gives a good summary as does 1 Peter 2:24 and Acts 26:18 and many others. For Jesus died and rose from the dead so we might die to sin and live to God and to his righteousness, no longer as slaves to sin, but as servants of our Lord in walks of obedience to his commands.

 

[NBTT]

"I declare unto you the gospel...By which also ye are saved...unless ye have believed in vain"

I think we differ on our definitions of "saved" and "sanctification".

In this true NDE:
A lesbian drug addict died of an overdose and was taken to hell. Jesus snatched her out and she came back to life after so much time that the oxygen deprivation to the brain always leaves severe brain damage. No brain damage occurred. Praise Jesus. She did have severe PTSD from the terrifying experience in hell. The encounter with Jesus saving her gave her instant faith.

It took a few years of bible study and prayer to break the multiple hard drug addictions and get over the PTSD. It took total surrender to Jesus to leave her girlfriend, the only person in the world to ever love her. Her hatred of men took Jesus' help as years of rape trauma had to be overcome.

By Paul's many statements she was saved the moment she believed.
The evidence of true saving faith is the process of surrendering to Jesus and letting Him take over and fix us and transform us into His image. This is sanctification. Jesus is responsible if our faith is deep enough to surrender to Him.

Even later she became attracted to only one man and married him.

When was she saved by your definition?
Which part is sanctification by your definition?