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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