1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. Whether, then, it is I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (NIV)
Paul’s words to the Corinthians are a powerful reminder of the unshakable foundation of our faith—the gospel of Jesus Christ. He urges believers to hold firmly to the truth that saves, the message that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. It is this truth that transforms lives, just as it transformed Paul’s.
I think about how easy it is to get distracted by the noise of life—the worries, the expectations, and even our own shortcomings. But Paul’s testimony is one of hope: God’s grace is greater than our past, our failures, and our doubts.
I’ve seen this in my own life. There have been moments when I felt unworthy or incapable, thinking my mistakes had disqualified me from God’s purpose. But then I remember Paul—once a persecutor of the church, yet called to be an apostle. His story is proof that God’s grace reaches beyond what we deserve. It reminds me that no matter where we’ve been, we are called to stand firm in the gospel, knowing that our identity is rooted in Christ, not in our failures.
The gospel isn’t just something we believe—it’s something we live. As we stand on this truth, we reflect God’s grace to those around us, inviting them to experience His love and redemption.
Questions for Reflection:
- In what areas of your life do you need to stand more firmly in the gospel? How has God’s grace shaped your story?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gospel—the good news that saves and sustains me. Help me to stand firm in Your truth, holding tightly to the grace that transforms. Remind me that my past does not define me, but Your love does. Use my life as a testimony of Your power and faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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