1 Corinthians 15:1–2: Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
Paul had come to Corinth and preached the message of the Gospel, and their faith had transformed their lives. But an integral part of the Gospel message was the fact of Christ’s resurrection. After all, a dead Saviour cannot save anybody. Paul’s readers had received the Word, trusted Christ, been saved, and were now standing on that Word as the assurance of their salvation. The fact that they were standing firm was proof that their faith was genuine and not empty. 1
Application
- Read Matthew 13:18-23. Pray that God will reveal this parable truth to you.
- There is just one seed, and four types of soils. What type of soil best describes you today? In order to bear more fruit, what needs to be cultivated in the soil of your heart? How will you do this, and when will you begin?
Thought to Share
If you hold fast to the Word, the Word will uphold you. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, thank You for giving me Your grace to be saved and Your grace to stand strong, even when I am feeling very weak.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
