Faith: Worthless or Worthwhile?
“1 Corinthians 15 confronts us with a crucial question: What distinguishes saving faith from believing in vain? ”
Sermon Summary
1 Corinthians 15 confronts us with a crucial question: What distinguishes saving faith from belief in vain?
Paul doesn’t leave this ambiguous. He anchors faith in the historical resurrection of Jesus, framing it as the cornerstone of Christian hope. A vague belief in heaven or a higher power doesn’t save. Saving faith receives the gospel deeply, stands firm in it, finds salvation through it, and holds fast to it.
To receive the gospel means more than agreeing with facts—it means surrendering to the truth and letting it reshape every part of life. To stand firm calls us to remain rooted in Christ through doubt, suffering, and resistance. To be saved highlights our need for ongoing rescue, not a one-time fix—Jesus alone delivers us. To hold fast demands loyalty and obedience, steering life by the truth of Christ’s death and resurrection.
This passage calls us to examine ourselves. Are we clinging to the gospel, or coasting on belief that lacks power? 1 Corinthians 15 urges a faith that endures, transforms, and reflects the risen Christ. As Easter approaches, the text invites us not just to celebrate resurrection but to live like it changes everything.