Upon what one fact does Paul base the Christian hope?
Answer
"Now if Christ be preached that He rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no
resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: and if Christ
be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses
of God; because we have testified of God that He raised up Christ: whom He raised not up, if so be that the
dead rise not. For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: and if Christ be not raised, your faith is
vain; you are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in this life
only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable." 1 Cor. 15: 12-19.
And what besides a mere belief in the truth is necessary?
1. What report did the officers bring who were sent out by the chief priests and Pharisees to take Jesus?
Who were brought to Him for healing?
Where was the law of God written under the old covenant?
What effect did Christ's answers have upon the people?
What was the object of the church bishops in securing these Sunday laws?
What has God promised His children when passing through trials and afflictions?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle