1 Corinthians 15:3
1 Corinthians 15:3
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.
Paul reminds the Corinthians, “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.” The death of Jesus was the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, as foretold in the Scriptures. Christ died for our sins, taking our punishment upon Himself. This was the ultimate act of love, and it was necessary for our salvation. But the resurrection affirms that His sacrifice was accepted by God and that death has been defeated. The resurrection completes the work of redemption, showing that Jesus is both the Savior and the conqueror of death. His resurrection is the guarantee that His sacrifice was effective and that we are forgiven. It calls us to respond in faith, trusting in His atoning work and looking forward to the resurrection that awaits us.
Philippians 3:10
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.
Luke 24:2
And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
Romans 1:4
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:.
Matthew 28:5
The angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.