1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The Church must preach the death and resurrection of Christ because it is the gospel of God’s grace that we have received and believed.

The death and resurrection of Christ shapes the…

1. Breadth of the Gospel (vv. 1-2)

2. Testimony of the Gospel (vv. 3-8)

3. Grace of the Gospel (vv. 8-11)

Discussion Questions

1. Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. What do you think is the main point of this passage?

2. Minato mentioned in the sermon that it does us no good to receive the gospel if we then only apply it to select parts of our salvation. After reading verses. 1-2 again, in what parts of our Christian life can we forget to apply the gospel we once received?

3. The words in verse 2 “unless you believed in vain” communicates the idea of believing in haste or without due consideration. How should the church go about communicating the gospel in light of this warning?

4. In what way does the death and resurrection of Christ shape your ongoing sanctification?

5. Paul calls this part of his letter as being, “of first importance” (v. 3). What is the significance of this phrase? In what way do you prioritize this as the most important part of the Christian faith?

6. When Paul says that Christ’s death and resurrection took place in accordance with the Scriptures (vv. 3-4) he would have been referring to our Old Testament Bibles. What Old Testament passages do you think clearly speak of the Messiah dying and rising again?

7. Paul points to three witnesses to testify to the authenticity of the gospel – the Scriptures, the Church, and a personal encounter with Christ (vv. 3-8). What is the danger of having just one of the three? Only two of the three? What is the significance of having all three sources of witnesses? What comfort and confidence does this bring to you as a Christian?

8. Read verses 9-10. Do you see your past sins in light of the amazing grace that God has lavished upon you?

9. In what way does the death and resurrection of Christ affect the grace you experience as God’s people?

10. How is God calling you to respond to this message on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.?